Description
One of the most exciting ways you might choose to enjoy the African safari is by taking game drives using the 4WD Open-sided Safari Land cruisers.
There a few safari camps in Masai Mara that offer great safari experiences using the open-side safari jeeps. The 3 days Flight safari offers an opportunity to enjoy the Masai Mara Reserve.
A safari using open-side Land cruisers or jeeps, enables you to view wildlife and take photographs from all angles possible. With this type of vehicle on safari, there is no barrier between you and nature.
The safari starts and ends in Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi or Watamu with flights going and returning.
We offer this itinerary with 3 levels of lodgings depending on one’s budget:
Standard Lodging at Kandili Camp in Masai Mara
Deluxe Lodging at Kilima Camp in Masai Mara
Luxury – Lodging at Governors Il Moran Camp in Masai Mara
3 Days Open-Side Jeep Safari Highlights
Game drives in Open-side Land-cruiser or Landrover
Plenty of Wildlife viewing
Possible Masai Village visit
Optional Hot Air balloon Ride
Time -saving flight to and from Masai Mara
Day | Activities | Hotels and Meals |
Day 1 Fly -Masai Mara |
Air Transfer to Masai Mara Afternoon Game drive |
Kandili camp Kilima Camp Il Moran Camp Lunch & Dinner |
Day 2 Masai Mara |
Morning Game Drive Tour – Private – Afternoon Game Drive Park Fees – Masai Mara |
Kandili camp Kilima Camp Il Moran Camp Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 Fly from Masai Mara |
Morning Game drive Afternoon Air Transfer from the Mara |
Breakfast |
Day 1: Flight to Masai Mara
Breakfast at your hotel. This will be followed by a pick up by Hallmark Travel Planners representative for the transfer to the local airport – Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Ukunda in Diani, Moi Airport in Mombasa or Malindi. From the airport, you will fly to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
You touch down at the airstrip in Masai Mara National Reserve. You are met by safari guides from the lodge of your choice. Transfer to the lodge with game drive en route to arrive in time for lunch.
At around 1600 hours, you will go out for a game drive in the Mara, aboard the 4×4 open-side safari jeep. This game drive will run till sunset, when you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
Standard – Kandili Camp
Deluxe – Kilima Camp
Luxury – Il Moran Governors Camp
Day 2: Full Day Open – Jeep Safaris in Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart with packed lunches for a full day exploring the park in search of the Big 5 and other wild game.
You also have the option of taking a hot air balloon safari. If you thought that the African sunrise is awesome from the ground, wait until you see it from the air hot air balloon. At the end of the flight, a champagne breakfast is served. The Hot Air balloon over the Mara is a memorable experience and can be arranged at an extra cost.
If not taking the balloon flight, enjoy another day of safaris on your Open-side safari vehicles.
The Masai Mara Game Reserve offers an amazing opportunity for wildlife viewing. You will see prides of lions, herds of rhino, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephants.
The spectacular annual event takes place in the Mara ,the migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. You return to the lodge just before sunset for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options:
Standard – Kandili Camp
Deluxe – Kilima Camp
Luxury – Ol Moran Governors Camp
Day 3: Flight back from Masai Mara
On the last day at the Mara, you may take an early morning game drive before breakfast. After breakfast, drop off at the airstrip to board your flight to Nairobi, Diani or Malindi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
2023 Tour Rates per person – At Kandili Camp (Standard Category)
Date | From Nairobi | From Mombasa | From Watamu |
01 Jan to 31 Mar 2023 01 Nov to 15 Dec 2023 |
$1150 | $1250 | $1250 |
01 Apr to 30 Jun 2023 | $1118 | $1218 | $1218 |
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2023 16 Dec to 01 Jan 2024 |
$1200 | $1300 | $1300 |
2023 Tour Rates per person – at Kilima Camp (Deluxe Category)
Date | From Nairobi | From Mombasa | From Watamu |
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2023 01 Nov to 15 Dec 2023 |
$1288 | $1288 | $1288 |
01 Apr to 30 Jun 2023 | $1100 | $1200 | $1200 |
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2023 16 Dec to 01 Jan 2024 |
$1325 | $1425 | $1425 |
2023 Tour Rates per person – at Governors Il Moran Camp (Luxury)
Date | From Nairobi | From Mombasa | From Watamu |
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2023 01 Nov to 15 Dec 2023 |
$2065 | $2165 | $2165 |
01 Apr to 30 Jun 2023 | $1695 | $1795 | $1795 |
01 Jul to 31 Oct 2023 16 Dec to 01 Jan 2024 |
$2445 | $2545 | $2545 |
Important to know
- This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Rates in in US Dollars
3 Days From USD 1280 Per Person
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION:
Nairobi, Mombasa, Diani, Malindi, Watamu
DEPARTURES
Daily Departure
WEAR:
Comfortable cotton clothing, safari hat, jacket and sunscreen.
Wild Animals You Would See on Safari
✔ Elephant
✔ Giraffe
✔ Buffalo
✔ Lions
✔ Cheetah
✔ Leopard
✔ Zebra
✔ Hyena
✔ Impala
✔ Hippo
✔ Crocodile
✔ Wildebeest
✔ Warthog
✔ Gazelles
INCLUDED:
- Return hotel to airport transfers
- Return flights to and from Masai Mara
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Park Entrance fees for Masai Mara
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All accommodation as mentioned or similar
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation on the last day
- International flights (from/to home)
- Visa fees into Kenya
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance)
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