- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Mara to the Swahili Coast

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Arrive in Africa’s incredible natural wonder, the Masai Mara, where thousands of wildebeest follow the rains over the acacia-studded, plains and large predators follow close behind. Come face to face with Kenya's colourful tribe – the Maasai –and learn first-hand about their ancient pastoral customs and local knowledge. Soak up the equatorial sunshine and relax, rejuvenate and unwind on the undiscovered, white-sand of Kenya’s stunning South Coast.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Masai Mara NR & Msambweni

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request changes to this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks, boat trip & beach time

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-4	Saruni Mara Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences	All Meals Included
5-8	The Ocean Spa Lodge Luxury lodge in or near Msambweni	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-4 Game drives in the Masai Mara

Saruni Mara Camp and its sister tented camp, Saruni Wild, lie in the Mara North Conservancy. The sanctuary is a partnership between conservationists, investors and 800-plus Masai landowners, for whom this is the first time they have received income from wildlife. The camps lie in the path of the Great Migration (July to November) and the less well-known Loita Hills migration (December to May), which sees thousands of wildebeest arriving at the conservancy. Animals cover the landscape, so drives across the savanna are hugely rewarding. Take night drives through the Mara Conservancy, investigate the surrounding forest and valleys on foot, with a guide, to see the smaller creatures and some of the Masai Mara's 550-plus bird species. If you're travelling with your children, the Masai-run Warriors Academy offers special courses in bush skills and animal tracking. Hike up Kilelioni, the highest peak in the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and visit the local Masai market, held every Thursday.

Main Destination:	Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Saruni Mara Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-8 Relax in Msambweni at the Ocean Spa Lodge

Finishing off a Mara safari? The Ocean Spa Lodge is a great place to wind down and feast your eyes on the Indian Ocean before heading to the airport. Opened in 2014, this pretty resort offers everything you need and more. Its 14 thatched suites are strung along quiet, white-sand Msambweni beach on Kenya's secluded south coast, just 40 minutes south of populous Diani. It's a great honeymoon destination and a safe place to holiday with your children. When you've had your fill of chilling by the pool, hop onto a boat to any of the local marine reserve islands to snorkel and explore the underwater life or, on Funzi Island, to see some of Kenya's best nesting sites for sea turtles; or go deep-sea fishing to find marlin and sailfish. If you're wanting to swim from the lodge, remember that there's quite a walk to deeper water at low tide (although the rock pools are interesting), and waves at high tide can be rough.

Main Destination:	Msambweni
Accommodation:	The Ocean Spa Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Msambweni
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9 Finish in Nairobi

You will be chartered from The Ocean Spa Lodge to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Nairobi Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020	$6520	$5045
Mar 1, 2020 - May 29, 2020	$6209	$4734
May 30, 2020 - Jun 11, 2020	$6520	$5045

Jun 12, 2020 - Oct 20, 2020	$6830	$5355
Oct 21, 2020 - Nov 3, 2020	$6442	$4967
Nov 4, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020	$6209	$4734

Dec 21, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$6830	$5355