DAY 1. MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (MARA SERENA LODGE, 4*)
You
will be transferred from your hotel to the airport for
flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve early in the morning.
After
landing at the Masai Mara game reserve airstrip after a
two-hour flight, 4x4-land cruiser will pick you to the
Mara Serena Lodge.
Lunch
will follow then after a rest an afternoon game drive until
in the evening. In the evening, entertainment of Masai
dance and talks on Masai culture will follow in the lounge
(on specific days), dinner and overnight
DAY
2. MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE (MARA SERENA LODGE, 4*)
Early
morning tea or coffee followed by early morning game drive
returning later for breakfast which will be followed by
mid morning game drive until time for lunch in the lodge.
In
the afternoon game drive another game drive until in the
evening. Entertainment of Masai dance and talks on Masai
culture will follow in the lounge (on specific days) the
dinner and overnight.
DAY
3. FLY BACK TO KENYA COAST
Early
morning tea or coffee followed by early morning game drive
returning later for breakfast then another game drive until
time for lunch.
After
transfer to the airstrip for flight to Kenya coast arriving
at about 16.00 hours then transfer to your hotel.
End
of the safari.
ABOUT
THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
An
interpretation of a traditional Masai Manyatta village
of domed huts, Mara Serena Lodge is set on the Saddle of
a hill where it overlooks the 1800 square km of rolling
plains, woodlands, and rivers that makes up the Masai Mara
Triangle one of the worlds richest wildlife sanctuaries.
No
other lodge has such a spectacular view of the surrounding
landscape or the game and birdlife that inhabits it. It
is on this terrain stretching endlessly before the lodge
where the annual migration take place, when millions of
wildebeest, zebras and gazelle traverse the landscape to
feed on the rich grass and give birth to their young.
74
rooms. Breakfast, cocktail parties, and dinner on the terrace
overlooking a waterhole where big game come to feed. Hippo
poll breakfasts, evening entertainment includes musicians,
Masai dancers wildlife films, and talks given by resident
naturist. Game drives in the Masai Triangle, safaris by
balloon or plane.
Generally
Serena hotels are luxury resorts, safari lodges and hotels
in some of the world's most exquisite and remote settings.
Each property is enhanced by its unique surrounding and
expands horizons for travelers while respecting local ways
of life.
Indigenous
design and material are integrated with the most modern
amenities and complemented by exceptional service. An eco
tourism pioneer, Serena Hotels has initiated important
environmental programmes to protect the continent's wildlife
and fragile habitants.
Please
you are advised for your enjoyment and comfort to carry
the following items.
All
weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the
day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved
shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass,
camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent
spray or cream.
Price
per person sharing US$ 740.00
Single
room supplement in both cases per night US$ 91.00
Children
between 03 to 11 years pay 75% of adult price.
The price includes:
Return
flights, full board accommodation, and park fees, all game
drives in 4x4-land cruiser and return transfer to the hotel.
What
is not included.
Drinks,
tips and things of personal use.
1. OPTIONAL
ACTIVITY OF HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI.
Welcome
to a truly memorable balloon safari. You will have a chance
to capture the entire beauty of the Masai Mara for 30 mins
to 1-hour duration depending on weather conditions. Your
flight path is the direction of the wind, each flight an
adventure, each one special.
On
landing you will enjoy a champagne breakfast fit for a
king and the pilot will toast to your accomplishment with
chilled champagne. Also to be served for the only time
on your trip seated in the open plain are sparkling wine,
orange juice, mineral water, coffee and tea. You will get
a souvenir flight certificate too!
Price
per person US$ 425.00.
Please
note that child rate is not applicable.
NOTE:
We
also organise trips to ALL other lodges and camps in Masai
Mara Game Reserve and the programme is the same.
2. OPTIONAL
ACTIVITY OF FISHING IN UNSPOILED PARADISE .
Set
on Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria , the world's second
largest fresh water lake, Rusinga Island Fishing Club is
a delighted small and exclusive lodge very ideal and a
romantic gateway. For a keen fisherman, Lake Victoria is
a sporting paradise.
Nile
parch abound and with frequent catches of over 100LBS.,
world records are constantly broken. Ruling's appeal is
not just restricted to the fisherman; the bird life is
phenomenal and many hours can be spent watching the majestic
fish eagle and the dainty malachite kingfisher. Close
by is the archaeological site, where Dr. Leakey discovered
the proconsul ape. Here amateur geomologists can look for
perfectly formed garnets. The scenery is outstanding with
many of the nearby island inhabited by the hospitable Luo
Basuba tribe who welcome visitors to their villages. Only
forty five minutes (45) flight over ever changing countryside,
Rusinga is easily accessible from the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Day and overnight excursions to the lake depart daily from
the any airstrip in the Masai Mara.
Price
to be confirmed on request.
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