Mara Explorer

From: €1,089

Located within the boundaries of the Maasai Mara National Park and just a short drive from the Mara River where the annual migration crosses every July and August. This adult only luxurious eco aware tented lodge enjoys a fantastic location where most of the 2004 big cat diaries were filmed. Spaciously scattered overlooking the Talek River affording exclusivity and privacy

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Departure Dates Nts Board Basis Transportation Start - End point Price Extra
night
01Jul11-31Oct11 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,369 €449
01Nov11-23Dec11 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,199 €469
24Dec11-01Jan12 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,519 €639
02Jan12-05Apr12 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,259 €529
06Apr12-30Jun12 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,089 €439
01Jul12-31Oct12 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,459 €619
01Nov12-23Dec12 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,299 €529
24Dec12-01Jan13 2 Full Board + House Drinks Air Nairobi Wilson Airport €1,629 €709
Closed MAY PRICES INCLUDE WILSON – MASAI MARA – WILSON RETURN FLIGHTS, RETURN AIRSTRIP TRANSFERS, 2 NIGHTS FULL BOARD, HOUSE WINE, BEER, SOFT DRINKS, LAUNDRY, BUSH WALKS, SHARED GAME DRIVES & PARK FEES
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.
Day 1
Fly from Wilson Airport straight into Maasai Mara (50 minutes). On arrival you will be transferred to Mara Explorer, approximately 10 minutes drive. Evening game drive for a first view of the wildlife species for which the Maasai Mara National Park is famous
Day 2
A full day in the Maasai Mara National Park with morning game drive followed by lunch at Mara Explorer. The afternoon is to enjoy at your leisure, or visit Mara Intrepids to relax around the swimming pool. Evening game drive and back to the camp for gourmet dinner and overnight
Day 3
An early morning game drive followed by breakfast and then transfer to the airstrip for your Air Kenya flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi

Accommodation

  • 20 luxurious permanently sited safari style tents
  • Bird and safari guide books available with a kikoy for relaxing
  • Outside secluded Victorian bath tub
  • On suite bathrooms with twin basins and shower in adjoining wooden structure
  • Large outside veranda with seating overlooking the river

Facilities

  • A main building overlooking the river contains a very comfortable lounge and bar area as well as the restaurant (all meals plate service)
  • Radio contact from your tent for butler service
  • Seated decking area
  • Medical facilities
  • Swimming pool (at adjacent sister property)
  • Television room (at adjacent sister property)
  • Broadband access (at adjacent sister property)

Activities and Excursions

  • Morning and afternoon Games drives in 4 wheel drive vehicles
  • Sundowners (extra charge)
  • Bush breakfasts and dinners (extra charge)
  • Escorted walking safaris outside the park (extra charge)
  • Balloon Safari (extra charge)

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