Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Kenya
Upon
arrival at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a vehicle waits
to transfer you to Wilson Airport, where you board a scheduled flight
to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The reserve’s vast plains are dotted with clusters of trees giving rise to the Masai name ‘Maa’, which means ‘spotted’. Affectionately known as the Mara, this reserve protects the northern-most section of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, a magnificent 25 000 square kilometres of natural migration corridor. Your home for two nights is the opulent Bateleur Camp.
Bateleur Camp is located where the iconic final scene of Out of Africa was filmed, set within the shade of an indigenous forest overlooking the grasslands. During the heat of the day, the pool offers a refreshing escape complete with glorious poolside loungers and the subtly attentive service of your personal butler.
Your tented suite is a romantic blend of canvas and polished hardwood, with a generous bathroom and magnificent views from a private deck. You may well find yourself seated at the carved writing desk, pen poised above a postcard, quite lost in the splendid view of faraway rolling plains.
The reserve’s vast plains are dotted with clusters of trees giving rise to the Masai name ‘Maa’, which means ‘spotted’. Affectionately known as the Mara, this reserve protects the northern-most section of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, a magnificent 25 000 square kilometres of natural migration corridor. Your home for two nights is the opulent Bateleur Camp.
Bateleur Camp is located where the iconic final scene of Out of Africa was filmed, set within the shade of an indigenous forest overlooking the grasslands. During the heat of the day, the pool offers a refreshing escape complete with glorious poolside loungers and the subtly attentive service of your personal butler.
Your tented suite is a romantic blend of canvas and polished hardwood, with a generous bathroom and magnificent views from a private deck. You may well find yourself seated at the carved writing desk, pen poised above a postcard, quite lost in the splendid view of faraway rolling plains.
Day 2
The Mara
Bateleur
Camp is located in a private concession in the Western Mara. The plains
are best explored by vehicle on early morning and late afternoon game
drives when wildlife is most active. Guided nature walks provide a more
intimate insight into the natural environment and spotlit night drives
add a thrilling sense of adventure to the possible sighting of nocturnal
species. One of the camp’s delightful traditions is stopping at a
scenic spot for refreshing sundowners during the late afternoon drive.
The Mara has a richly varied resident population of wildlife, including all the Big 5 along with rarer species like cheetah, bat-eared foxes and Roan antelope. The Great Migration occurs when the vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the ecosystem following the rains and fresh grazing.
More than 470 bird species have been recorded here, including 60 raptors. Among the resident species that top the must-see list are vultures, marabou storks, secretary birds and African pygmy falcons. The national bird of Kenya is the aptly named lilac-breasted roller, a whimsical beauty that flashes its jewel colors against the muted tones of the savannah.
The Mara has a richly varied resident population of wildlife, including all the Big 5 along with rarer species like cheetah, bat-eared foxes and Roan antelope. The Great Migration occurs when the vast herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the ecosystem following the rains and fresh grazing.
More than 470 bird species have been recorded here, including 60 raptors. Among the resident species that top the must-see list are vultures, marabou storks, secretary birds and African pygmy falcons. The national bird of Kenya is the aptly named lilac-breasted roller, a whimsical beauty that flashes its jewel colors against the muted tones of the savannah.
Day 3
Tanzania awaits
Day 4
Charming Lake Manyara
Manyara’s
lush forests are alive with skipping blue monkeys and the joyous
honking of hornbills. Where the forest gives way to plains, the eye is
drawn past clouds of flamingo on the lakeshore, up to a line of pale
purple volcanic. Inland from the floodplains lies a narrow belt of
acacia woodland, home to tree-climbing lions, Africa’s graceful giants,
elephants, and the diminutive Kirk’s dik-dik. Clans of banded mongoose
add a comical touch to the panorama.
Manyara is a birder’s delight thanks to the combination of wetlands, woodlands and hot springs. Birds flourish here with over 400 recorded species in the area. While flamingos put on the most ostentatious show, Manyara is a haven for many large, migratory water birds, including pelicans and storks.
The Lodge offers daily game viewing expeditions on foot, safari vehicle or mountain bikes, all led by expert guides, as well as night drives that offer fascinating insights into the rich nocturnal life of the Park, and the chance to spot elusive creatures like aardvark and bat-eared foxes.
Manyara is a birder’s delight thanks to the combination of wetlands, woodlands and hot springs. Birds flourish here with over 400 recorded species in the area. While flamingos put on the most ostentatious show, Manyara is a haven for many large, migratory water birds, including pelicans and storks.
The Lodge offers daily game viewing expeditions on foot, safari vehicle or mountain bikes, all led by expert guides, as well as night drives that offer fascinating insights into the rich nocturnal life of the Park, and the chance to spot elusive creatures like aardvark and bat-eared foxes.
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