Maasai Mara Extension

This is a customized extension, and there is no group size limit.

Quality vehicles are an important component of your safari experience. The vehicles provided are designed especially for adventures in East Africa with two goals in mind: comfort during overland drives on sometimes-rough roads, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The camps you visit will use several different sizes of Toyota Land Cruisers and Land Rovers. Vehicles typically have 10 cushioned passenger seats: one in front next to the driver followed by three rows of three seats each, though capacity is typically limited to six to nine travelers depending on each camp. Most camps use open-sided vehicles, either with or without a canopy overhead, and each row is raised slightly higher than the one in front of it, allowing for unobstructed views of scenery and wildlife. All vehicles have 4-wheel-drive and are fitted with high-quality imported tires to enable us to press on through rough spots. These safari trucks are enhanced with specialized suspensions to ensure the most comfortable ride possible.

Airport transfers on Day 1 and the final day in Nairobi, accommodations, meals and drinks as specified in your confirmed proposal (included at safari camps), scheduled daily wildlife drives and activities as described in the itinerary, services of local camp guides and staff at each stop, and all park, camping and conservation area fees and taxes.

Travel to and from start and end point of trip, any meals and drinks not specified in your confirmed proposal, services of a Nat Hab Expedition Leader (this can be booked upon request at an additional cost), private vehicles if required for children ages six to 12, gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, any increase in park, camping or conservancy fees, optional travel insurance, and required medical evacuation insurance.

Easy to Moderate
A safari vehicle frequently offers a bumpy ride. Wildlife drives often involve long hours of sitting and occasionally, bouncing around. While we don't consider this strenuous, it can be uncomfortable and may pose a physical demand on the body. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of raised 4x4 safari trucks. They must also be able to walk to and from the vehicle to our camp accommodations, which sometimes involves walking over uneven ground or on boardwalks. Additionally, while any short walks (if feasible given the conditions) are considered optional, you will get the most out of your safari experience if you can walk a mile or two over uneven ground without assistance. Days spent on safari can be long, as mornings typically start before daybreak and evening meals are served after sundown. We recommend that all travelers have an adventurous spirit, as they will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.

You may arrive anytime on Day 1 and depart anytime on the final day, however, as this is a customizable extension, please check with your Adventure Specialist upon finalizing your itinerary before booking flights.

We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as we are intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.