How do I book safari for Masai Mara?

How do I book safari for Masai Mara?

Which airport is closest to Masai Mara?

The nearest international airport to Masai Mara is the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, a flying distance of one hour.

Is Masai Mara safari worth it?

Is it still worth visiting? The short answer is yes. The Masai Mara Reserve has an abundance of resident wildlife all year round. It is not true that all the predators disappear once the huge herds of the migration move south toward the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania.

Is Serengeti better than Masai Mara?

In terms of wildlife density, Masai Mara is better for game viewing. Although Serengeti boasts massive wildlife populations the wildlife is spread across a far larger area because the park is so much bigger than Masai Mara.

How do I plan my first safari?

Plan on at least two weeks. That should allow for at least three different camps in different areas, for three nights each. Generally, you get an early morning game drive and a late afternoon game drive each day, so two full days in each camp almost guarantees that you'll see a lot.

Can I wear shorts in Masai Mara?

In general clothes to carry for safari in Masai Mara national reserve include pair of socks, long sleeved shirts, shorts, trousers, chinos and many more.

How much should I budget for safari in Kenya?

There are highly exclusive safaris costing more than $1,000 per person per night, easily arranged mid-range safaris costing from $300 to $600 per person per day. and budget adventures from just $125 per day.

How do I choose a safari in Kenya?

We feel the first thing you should do before you book a safari in Kenya is to choose your locations. The most popular destinations for safaris and game viewing are the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Nairobi National Park, and Hell's Gate National Park together with Lake Naivasha.

Which is the best month to visit Masai Mara?

The long cool-dry season from July to October is considered by most to be the best time of year to visit Masai Mara but also costliest season too. The absence of rain means that the flora is less dense, so animals are easier to observe.

How many days are enough for Masai Mara?

At least, you should plan to spend 4 days 3 nights at the Masai Mara in order to view the good percentage of the variety of wildlife and scrivener in the park. The Masai Mara is a big place and 4 days would give you sufficient time to explore the most interesting parts of the park.

Is it worth going to Masai Mara?

Is it still worth visiting? The short answer is yes. The Masai Mara Reserve has an abundance of resident wildlife all year round. It is not true that all the predators disappear once the huge herds of the migration move south toward the Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania.

What are the negatives of tourism in Masai Mara?

With nearly 200,000 visitors a year, vehicle pollution and erosion can be a problem. Another problem is created when tourists take pictures of the Masai without their permission, which invades their privacy and possibly annoys them. Few tourists stay with the tribe, so the Masai earn very little money from tourism.

How much should I budget for a safari?

For a safari experience, we recommend a safari budget that typically falls between $1,000-$2,000+ per person sharing, per night. This safari budget would include accommodations, meals, internal air and most activities.

Which month is best for Masai Mara safari?

Masai Mara is known to have excellent wildlife viewing all year round. However for those looking for an opportunity to watch as the great wildebeest migration unfolds the best time to visit the Mara is from July to October.

How do you go to the bathroom on safari?

Toilet Stops on Safari This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush.