Day 6 - MOUNT KENYA – MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
This morning, proceed to the Bush Breakfast site, after breakfast return back to the club to complete check – out formalities. Later proceed to Nanyuki Airstrip for your charter flight to Masai Mara On arrival at Masai Mara, a warm welcome awaits you at the airstrip. Proceed to Elewana Sand River Camp for Welcome drinks and check in procedures. Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border. Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.
Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year, for those wishing to enjoy exceptional game - viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and, of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery.
Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16-tented accommodations - including 1 family tent - each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy.
This afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in ‘’ The World Famous Masai Mara Game Reserve’’
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is often called simply “The Mara” - a Masai word meaning “mottled” - a reference to its patchy landscape.
The Reserve covers 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles) and raises 1,500-2,170 meters above sea level. The terrain of the reserve is primarily grassland and riverine forest with clumps of distinctive acacia trees. The Masai Mara ecosystem holds one of the highest lion densities in the world and this is where over two million wildebeest, zebra and Thompson gazelle migrate annually. It hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds. The wildlife of the Masai Mara is world - renowned, with the so - called “Big Five” - buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhinoceros –
evident throughout the year. The “Big Nine” - including cheetah, zebra, giraffe and hippo - extends this experience.
The Masai Mara also plays host to the ‘Annual Migration’ but whatever the time of year the resident wildlife will surely enthrall and entertain all who visit this wondrous Park. Quench your thirst with traditional Sundowner drinks and canapés in the evening. Later enjoy delicious dinner at the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Elewana Sand River Camp (B, L, D)
