Maasai Mara Game Reserve & Lake Naivasha

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Maasai Mara Game Reserve & Lake Naivasha
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Maasai Mara Game Reserve is the home to the 7th wonder of the world. Annual wild beast migration attracts tourists all over the world (occurs from July to early October). This particular ecosystem is full of life as there are plenty of wild animals; easy to spot the big five and different bird species.

Lake Naivasha is abound with diverse bird life and is known as a world class birding destination and which draws a great range of game at its shores. Our professional tourist drivers will take you through this exciting safari. Every detail pertaining the safari is highlighted on the itinerary.

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  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Transportation in a chauffeur driven luxurious safari tour van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
  • Services of English speaking driver-guides
  • Game drives as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
  • Unlimited mineral water per day in the safari vehicle

  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot air balloon safari
  • Community visits 
  • Laundry services
  • Visa fees.
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary  

Meal Plan

  • Day 1 :  Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 2 :  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 3 :  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 4:  Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Day 5:  Breakfast.

Head torch

It’s always great to have – African nights are dark!

A good book

For relaxation between the adventures.

Footwear

Comfortable footwear for walking safaris (Incase you choose to do one) (gym shoes/hiking boots) and sandals while in the camp.

Camera

To capture the memories.

Wind jacket / Raincoat

For the cold mornings.

Sweater / Fleece jacket

For chilly nights around the campfire.

Comfortable safari clothes

Avoid white because of the dust from the savannah.

Binoculars

Make sure to not miss a thing!

Sunscreen

To avoid being burned by the sun.

Sun hat & sunglasses

Protection from the strong African sun.

Pack in a solid, soft bag

Easier to stack in safari jeeps and small airplanes. Remember max. 15kg limit for domestic flights.

Face masks & hand sanitizers

We recommend you carry some extra pairs of face masks and hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol as a preventive measure.

An adventurous Spirit

An adventurous spirit and open mind allows you to enjoy and soak in every bit of the safari.

  • ID/Passport
  • Necessary travel documents
  • Visas
  • Balance to be paid 21 days before travel
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About The Host

We are a local tour company offering immersive and insightful travel experiences. We understand our country well and want to share our rich biodiversity, culture and traditions with you and the experiences that tags along. We hope that at the end of the trip you leave inspired and empowered to be part of the global efforts to make our planet a better place and that the result of your trip helps in the protection of these critical habitat as tourism is such a crucial tool for the survival of the same when sustainably carried.

We are looking forward to travelling with you.

Itinerary
DAY 1: NAIROBI-MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Our representative will meet you at the airport in Nairobi or at your hotel. Pick up and head southwards to the view point of the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at the hotel in time for lunch where you will be assisted to check in followed by an afternoon game drive to the reserve from 16:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. (Lunch & Dinner)

OVERNIGHT AND MEALS AT JAMBO  MARA SAFARI CAMP.

DAY 2:FULL DAY GAME DRIVE MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

This particular reserve is full of life with 450 species of animals having been recorded there. On your early morning game drives you might be lucky to see the big cats hunting and other wild animals feeding or in their water holes. Wild animals to see in this reserve include lions, elephants, zebras, wild beasts, giraffes and many more animals including birds of different species. Evening game drive will create a whole new experience as still there is usually a lot of game to view. If time allows later a choice to visit the Maasai community in their homestead where you will learn and experience their authentic cultural practices. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

OVERNIGHT AND MEALS AT JAMBO MARA SAFARI CAMP.

DAY 3: FULL DAY MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE.

An early guided morning game drive. Later an organized bush breakfast and drive back to the hotel. Rest at the hotel and in the evening you can choose to visit the Maasai cultural village and Maasai village market or an evening game drive.(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4: MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE-LAKE NAIVASHA.

After an early breakfast check out from the hotel and depart from Masai Mara. Enjoy a road trip to Lake Naivasha; a famous fresh water lake in the Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch where you will be assisted to check in. Later in the day visit Lake Naivasha. This lake  is a true beauty of nature surrounded by diverse wildlife and bird life from over the world.

Surprisingly the lake is surrounded with a forest which is a home for over 400 bird species. A visit to Lake Naivasha is not a visit without having experienced a guided boat ride in the lake a freshly cooked fish fished right from the lake.  (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

OVERNIGHT AND MEALS AT BURCH RESORT.

DAY 5: LAKE NAIVASHA-NAIROBI

This marks the end of your safari. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to back.   (Breakfast)

“Asante and karibu tena" to our magical Kenya.

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Things to keep in mind
  • Up to 60 days before departure     -    25% (Booking Fee) is forfeited 
  • 34 – 15 days before departure      -    75% of safari cost is forfeited
  • 14 days or less before departure   -    100% of safari cost is forfeited

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd does not provide travel insurance therefore the client must obtain travel insurance from their home country with the minimum recommended medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage covering all applicable dates of any travel with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses. It is strongly recommended that clients also extend their coverage to include cancellation and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client. The cost of the tour does not include any insurance coverage for the client, and that the client is required to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost to the tour price. When obtaining travel insurance the client must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken so that the insurer may properly cover travel on the applicable tour.

PASSPORT AND VISAS

The onus is on the client to ensure that passport and visas are valid for the countries listed.  The company, its staff, and its agents cannot be held liable for any visas etc. not held by the clients.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

All clients are obligated to truthfully provide requested relevant medical information to Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd upon booking their tour. Clients are responsible for assessing their own suitability and capability to participate in a tour with us. All clients should consult their physician regarding their fitness for taking part in the booked tour. Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd recommends all clients to seek their physician’s advice regarding necessary or advisable vaccinations, medical precautions, or other medical concerns regarding the entirety of the client’s travel with Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd. 

Jemu Mwenda Expeditions  Ltd does not provide medical advice.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

In case of any dietary requirements Please alert us in advance, Jemu Mwenda Expeditions  Ltd will strive to accommodate the special requests of clients, including (without limitation) dietary and accommodation requests, but such requests do not form part of these Terms and Conditions or the contract between the client and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd is not liable for any failure to accommodate or fulfill such requests.

RESPONSIBILITY

Travel carries some measure of inherent risk including, but not limited to, the hazards of traveling in underdeveloped areas where road conditions and other facilities may be poor or lacking; the forces of nature; and accident or illness in remote regions without means of rapid evacuation. Expedition  tours and Safaris provided by Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd involve visiting remote or less developed regions of Kenya, where medical facilities may not meet the standards of those found in a client’s home country. The condition of medical facilities in these areas varies and Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd makes no representations and gives no warranties in relation to the standard of such facilities or medical treatment in those regions.

Bookings are accepted on the specific condition that Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd and its teams acts as agents of the passenger hereby also identified as ‘’Client” in all matters relating to hotels, sightseeing tours, restaurants, all forms of transportation and other services which may be included in these tours. Jemu Mwenda Expeditions Ltd may purchase these services from suppliers and other independent contractors, without warranties and representations from them and thus such services are not subject to its control.

  • Child Rate 3 to 12 years