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Magical Masai Mara and Mauritius

Duration
12 days
Price
£4,049 pp.
Location
Masai Mara, Kenya
Masai Mara Sunrise

Trip Highlights

  • Game drives in a private conservancy
  • Relax on the beaches of Mauritius
  • Snorkel or dive in vibrant coral reefs

What's Included

  • Luxury tented safari accommodation
  • Sundowner experiences in the Mara
  • 11 nights accommodation

Ultimate safari experience with ultimate beaches

Enjoy four nights of safari and seven of beach relaxation on this idyllic itinerary

Embark on an enchanting 11-day journey, starting with a private car transfer to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. From there, take a mid-morning light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara, where you'll be welcomed by a safari guide and a 4x4 safari vehicle. Enjoy a four-night stay at Basecamp Masai Mara, complete with all meals, drinks, and thrilling game viewing activities, including 4x4 game drives, guided walks, and a captivating hot air balloon ride. Immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife of the Masai Mara, with special attention to the renowned wildebeest migration if visiting between July and November.

Return to Nairobi for a short layover before catching a Kenya Airways flight to Mauritius, where you'll be met and transferred to the luxurious Le Telfair Hotel for a seven-night escape. Days at Le Telfair are filled with rejuvenating spa sessions, picturesque rounds of golf, and aquatic adventures like snorkeling and boat excursions to nearby islets. Explore Chamarel's Seven Colored Earths and cascading waterfalls, savor diverse cuisines at the resort's restaurants, and engage in local culture with dance performances and craft workshops. Unwind on pristine beaches, relishing breathtaking sunsets. Your blissful escape concludes with an evening transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi

Staying at Basecamp Masai Mara

On arrival you will be collected by private car to Nairobi’s domestic airport, Wilson Airport, in time for a light aircraft flight departing mid-morning for the Masai Mara. On arrival at Masai Mara you will be met by your safari guide and 4x4 safari vehicle and transferred to Basecamp Masai Mara to stay for the next four nights including all meals, drinks (soft drinks and alcoholic drinks), and all game viewing activities.

Days 2-4 Safari and hot air ballooning

Three full days to enjoy your safari holiday in the Masai Mara. Year-round, the wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara is some of the best in the world. And the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara, which takes place between July and November, only serves to increase the spectacle. Activities will include 4x4 game drives, as well as guided walks, picnic lunches, and of course, your hot air balloon ride. We would also recommend visiting one of the local villages with one of the guides to learn about local culture.

Day 5 Off to Mauritius

Days 6-11 Blissful escape on Mauritius

Day 12 Last minute relaxation

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When to go to Kenya

Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.

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February

February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.

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March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

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April

April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.

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May

The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.

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June

June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.

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July

July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.

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August

The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.

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September

Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.

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October

October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.

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November

November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.

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December

The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.

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