Magic of the Mara
- 10 Days
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- Kenya
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- Tailormade Journey
Trip summary
- Duration
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10 Days
- Travel Style
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- Tailormade Journey
- Destination
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- Kenya
Step into the heart of the Masai Mara, where the plains stretch endlessly and the wildlife has right of way. Here, in the private conservancies, the Mara feels unhurried and alive. Elephants drift past your veranda, big cats patrol the grasslands, and every sunrise and sunset frames the savannah in golden light.
The camps themselves are small and carefully placed to blend with their surroundings, offering uninterrupted views and a sense of complete immersion. Maasai guides lead you on game drives and walking safaris, their knowledge of the land and its inhabitants learned over an entire lifetime, the tracks of a passing leopard, the calls of nocturnal creatures, and the hidden drama of the Mara unveiled in the quiet of the morning or under a starlit sky.
Understated elegance shapes your experience, and with only a few tents in each camp, you can set your own pace. Observe wildlife from your veranda, follow a lion pride on a dawn drive, or simply lounge by the campfire as the Mara comes alive around you. Luxury here is intentionally pared back, with the real indulgence lying in the setting itself. Hot water showers, elegant furnishings and fire-lit dinners add comfort in a way that complements the wilderness rather than distracting from it. The intimacy of the camps, the expertise of your guides, and the connection to the Maasai create a safari that is personal, immersive, and unforgettable
Inclusions
- Hotel
- Tented Camp
- 10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Local Drinks on Safari
- Game Drives
- Game Walks
- Night Game Drives
- Sundowner Safari
- Return Airport Transfers
- Return Light Aircraft Transfer
- 4X4 Safari Vehicle Game Drives
- Light Aircraft
- Emergency Air Rescue
Trip itinerary
On arrival at Nairobi International Airport you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. The remainder of your day is at your leisure.
2 nights House of WaineHouse of Waine.
Located in the quiet Nairobi suburb of Karen (once home to the famous writer Karen Blixen) the House of Waine is a modern replica of the old colonial houses that were once the norm of this leafy region. This intimate hotel has 11 rooms ranging from the presidential suite to a simple single and it is proud to offer all the services of a large hotel with a heated pool, en-suite bathrooms with mini bar, set amongst 2.5 acres of quiet gardens.
Today enjoy some of the more popular and interesting sights around Nairobi. It includes a visit to the Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust with a lunch stop at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. (BL)
Breakfast and transfer to Wilson Airport for scheduled flight to Mara North. Arrive Masai Mara – Mara North airstrip on the morning flight from Wilson Airport, where your Saruni Basecamp guide will be waiting to meet you. Arrive for lunch and later embark on a thrilling game drive across the expansive wilderness in the late afternoon, guided by your expert Maasai guide. End your day with a scenic sundowner before returning to camp for dinner and a restful night.
3 nights Saruni Wild Camp.
Saruni Wild is located on the world-famous Mara plains, in Lemek Conservancy, it is rich in wildlife and complete privacy. A small and intimate tented camp elegantly and comfortably furnished with all the necessary luxuries of a wild yet classic safari – hot water showers, flushing loos, open safari vehicles, Italian-inspired cuisine and exceptional service. The camp is located right in the heart of the Mara plains in a thicket of trees populated by abundant ‘plains game’ and right in front of the migration hotspots. Enjoy uninterrupted views from your private verandah, fire-lit meals under the vast African sky, guided game drives in complete seclusion led by Maasai warriors. Saruni Wild’s prime location is ideal for game-viewing, birdwatching, stargazing and for being immersed in nature - a truly unique and life-enriching safari experience of the remarkable Masai Mara, off the beaten track.
Day 4 - Set off on an early morning game drive to look for the wildlife endemic to the Lemek conservancy, finishing off the game drive with a bush breakfast. (BLD)
Return to the camp for some relaxing spa treatments in your tent and more relaxation after lunch.
Spend the late afternoon exploring and see a different and less-explored corner of the Mara ecosystem – much more private but still teeming with wildlife.
Conclude the day with dinner and storytelling around the campfire under a starlit sky.
Day 5 - Set off on an early morning game drive to look for the big cats and other predators of the Masai Mara, returning to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural emersion with the Warriors Academy or visit the local weekly market, guided by your Maasai guide. End the day with an evening game drive and a bush dinner. (BLD)
After a relaxed morning and breakfast, enjoy a short game drive as you depart Lemek conservancy enroute to Saruni Eagle View in Naboisho Conservancy. Arrive in time for lunch and later embark on a thrilling game drive to reveal the secrets of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife area.
End your day with a scenic sundowner, weather permitting, before returning to camp for dinner and a restful night.
4 nights Eagle View Camp.
Reworked to make the very most of its commanding position atop an escarpment above the Mara plains, Saruni Eagle View has always offered expansive vistas stretching to the point where the plains meet the canvas of the sky. The elevated position of this eco camp also offers guests front-row seats for the wildlife dramas that unfold around the natural salt lick and watering hole below the main area. The innovative architecture of Saruni Eagle View has been further refined to ensure that nothing comes between the guests and the incredible views, and yet comfort and seclusion are assured.
Saruni Eagle View has ten Viewpoint tents built on elevated platforms: eight are double tents and two are family tents that have two bedrooms each. Each tent offers raised canvas ceilings for a spacious feeling, soothing earth colouring, and a king-size, double or twin beds comfortably fitted with fresh white linen and indulgent duvets. Each tent has a private bathroom area featuring toilets and two showers, one inside and one open-air “safari shower”. All rooms have a private elevated viewing deck offering exceptional views of Mara Naboisho Conservancy.
Day 7 - Start your day with an early morning walking safari led by your Maasai guide, uncovering the hidden details of the Mara ecosystem. (BLD)
Back at camp, relax on your private deck, enjoy the views, or refresh in the plunge pool. Treat yourself to a soothing massage with the sounds of the bush as your backdrop.
In the afternoon, your guide will embark on another thrilling game drive, followed by dinner back at the camp, plus an optional night game drive in search of lesser-known nocturnal creatures.
Day 8 - Set off at 5am for transfer to the balloon safari launch site for a safety briefing as you watch the balloons being inflated. You will then be loaded into your balloon basket for take-off just before sunrise for an hour-long flight, depending on wind conditions. (BLD)
Upon landing, you will then be transported to the bush breakfast site which is set up on the picturesque savannah plains of the Mara. You will sit down to a full bush breakfast, fresh juices and, of course, sparkling wine. After breakfast you will have a game drive in the Mara Game reserve for some interesting wildlife sightings and possible sightings of making a kill – if nature permits.
Choose some rest and relaxation, or a night game drive after dinner to enjoy while you watch passing wildlife.
Day 9 - Start your day with an early morning walking safari led by your Maasai guide, uncovering the hidden details of the Mara ecosystem. (BLD)
Back at camp, relax on your private deck, enjoy the views, or refresh in the plunge pool. Treat yourself to a soothing massage with the sounds of the bush as your backdrop.
In the afternoon, your guide will continue to reveal the secrets of Kenya’s most prolific wildlife area, followed by dinner back at the camp, plus an optional night game drive in search of lesser-known nocturnal creatures.
Depart after breakfast with a short game drive enroute for your morning flight from the Mara Naboisho Airstrip to Wilson Airport Nairobi. (B)
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Disclaimer: The images highlight both included activities and optional experiences, designed to inspire you to tailor your safari. For full details, please refer to the experience inclusions.
Dates & pricing
Disclaimer
Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.
*Special Offer: The discount has already been applied to the website pricing.
Disclaimer
Prices shown are per person based on twin share. Seasonal supplements and minimum night requirement may apply. Solo traveller and extra night prices available on request. Luggage restrictions may apply. International flights not included.
*Special Offer: The discount has already been applied to the website pricing.
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