Follow in the footsteps of ancient explorers and local ranchers on a once-in-a-lifetime game drive and wildlife viewing excursion in the Masai Mara. Stay at Governors' Camp, the first permanent tented camp in Africa, which has remained in its original location since 1972. Visit a Maasai village and mingle with its inhabitants. Watch for the thunderous hooves of the great migration.
Highlights
Spot the Big Nine: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Cheetah, and Hippo
Ride a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser to join game drives and campsite exploration
Stay at Africa's first permanent tent camp, Governors' Camp
Mingle with the Masai locals and learn about their culture
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
When you arrive in Nairobi, you will be met by a travel professional who will provide you with a quick summary of your safari itinerary. Then you'll be driven to Wilson Airport to catch a flight to Masai Mara. Your driver will greet you warmly when you arrive at the local airfield and transfer you to the Governors' Il Moran Camp. You'll be greeted with cold refreshments and escorted to your tent at the camp. After a delicious lunch, take a little rest. Set off on your first game drive around the conservancy. For dinner, return to the tent and relax in the African wilderness.
Get up early for a nice hot coffee to give you energy for your first-morning game drive. Elephants, giraffes, zebras, Thomson's gazelles, and impalas are among the herbivores that frequent the area in search of water and grazing. Bird viewing, guided hill walks, farm activities, cultural trips, and fishing are all options. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in the woods. You can also set up a sundowner for an additional fee. Before dinner, return to the camp for a relaxing bath.
Begin your day with a full breakfast before heading to the Masai Mara National Reserve, where you will spend the day exploring the wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bushes and use the rest of your time to explore the rest of the reserve. Inquire with your tour guide about the famed Mara River, where the legendary wildebeest crossing takes place, which is featured in countless nature documentaries.
Day 4: Return to Nairobi
1 Breakfast
Enjoy a great breakfast while watching the sunrise before your transfer to the airstrip. Take a domestic flight to Nairobi, where your driver will greet you and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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Prices for May 11, 2025 are estimated based on inflation. Contact us to confirm pricing and availability for your desired departure date.
Initial deposit is 25% ($400 minimum), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
Apjeet Singh Button
2 hours ago
Erin seemed to know all about Galapagos locations and travel
Ted Farber
18 hours ago
Working with a company that is in USA and had english speaking helpers.
tamara helland
20 hours ago
Replied quickly
Could understand person clearly.
Dianne
4 days ago
He gave us honest information about different options we were considering, and he made everything happen in our shortened timeframe. We would be happy to work with him again!
Sarah Wilce
6 days ago
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
Apjeet Singh Button
2 hours ago
Erin seemed to know all about Galapagos locations and travel
Ted Farber
18 hours ago
Working with a company that is in USA and had english speaking helpers.
tamara helland
20 hours ago
Replied quickly
Could understand person clearly.
Dianne
4 days ago
He gave us honest information about different options we were considering, and he made everything happen in our shortened timeframe. We would be happy to work with him again!
Sarah Wilce
6 days ago
Everything is streamlined so far. It seems that tour is property planned and there would be no surprises.
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