Escape Worldwide's Travel Calendar
September - See the Migration on the Masai Mara |
| September is one of the best times to be on safari in Kenya, when wildlife on the Masai Mara is at its prime. Each year, millions of wildebeest, zebra and other grazers join the resident population of big cats, elephant and other game to form perhaps the greatest concentration of wildlife on the planet. It's worth booking well in advance, though, as space is restricted. Follow with a beach break in Kenya, Zanzibar or elsewhere. |
Suggested Itineraries. . . |
 THORN TREE SAFARI
4-night Driving Safari |
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 WINGS OVER THE MASAI MARA SAFARI
3-night Flying Safari |
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| Safari to the Aberdares and stay at the renowned Treetops Lodge, take in the Great Rift Valley at Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, and spend two nights on the Masai Mara - a superb short safari itinerary in Kenya. This is one of our most popular short safaris as it offers a wonderful combination of mountain scenery, lake birds and plains dotted with game. |
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More and more visitors to East Africa are choosing a 'Flying Safari', which includes internal transfers by air, instead of by road. This option is usually more expensive, but there are many benefits from travelling in this way. Most obviously you can save time travelling between parks and increase time relaxing on holiday and enjoying game drives. |
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Day 1: Monday - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2: Tuesday - Aberdares
Transfer to the Safari Lounge, where you can freshen up before departing for lunch at the Outspan Hotel (180 km – approximately 4 hours). Continue onto Treetops with an overnight bag (the remainder of your luggage can be stored at Outspan) (lunch and dinner included).
Day 3: Wednesday - Lake Nakuru–Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Nakuru (180 km – approximately 4 hours). Enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, sanctuary to one of the largest populations of rhinos in Kenya, plus Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards and lions. After lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, continue your journey to Lake Naivasha (80 km – approximately 2 hours). Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4: Thursday - Masai Mara
Drive to the Masai Mara (270 km – approximately 5 hours 30 minutes). Afternoon game drive. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5: Friday - Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, or take an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). A second game drive will take place in the late afternoon. Overnight: Keekorok Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6: Saturday - Extension or Heathrow
Return to Nairobi by road (300 km – approximately 6 hours) then proceed with your chosen beach extension, or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
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Day 1 - Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
Day 2 - Masai Mara
Fly by light aircraft to the Masai Mara Game Reserve (approximately 1 hour) and transfer to your chosen accommodation. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in the reserve which is the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. Overnight at your chosen accommodation, with prices below based on the Ashnil Mara Camp (lunch and dinner included).
Day 3 - Masai Mara
Take an early morning balloon safari over the Mara followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra – £275) or a game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at your chosen accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4 - Masai Mara
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Rest of the morning at leisure. After lunch enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at your chosen accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5 - Extension or Heathrow
Fly by light aircraft to Nairobi (approximately 1 hour). Proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow (breakfast included).
Ashnil Mara Camp
On safari at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Welcome to Ashnil Mara Camp, perfectly positioned at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This new camp offers discerning travellers 30 luxury tents which sit alongside the riverbank and offer luxurious accommodation. This is an unrivalled position for wildlife spotting, and is close to the action during the annual wildebeest migration. The lodge is located within the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers.
Facilities at Ashnil Mara Camp The restaurant serves buffet meals, while the open-air bar serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails and liqueurs. Nearby is a modern lounge decorated with a special African touch. This is a great place to pass time and relax. In the evenings, enjoy the breathtaking sunset and discuss the day's wildlife sightings. There is a beautiful, inviting swimming pool and a souvenir shop. Various charges are payable locally.
Accommodation at Ashnil Mara Camp 30 twin/double tents which are beautifully designed and carefully crafted, with shower, wc and a safe.
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SPECIAL OFFER PRICES
Depart Heathrow |
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THORN TREE SAFARI
Full Board - 4 nights
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SEPTEMBER
Departs every Monday
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£1375 |
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WINGS OVER THE MASAI MARA SAFARI - ASHNIL MARA CAMP
Full Board - 3 nights
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SEPTEMBER
Departs most days |
£1745 |
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Prices are per person based on two sharing.
Flights from Heathrow - other airports
also available, ask for details.
Prices subject to availability and are strictly limited at these prices - when they're gone they're gone. |
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