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The Basecamp exceeded expectations: very well appointed and comfortable tents, good food, and very friendly staff. For example the waitress serving our table took the trouble to learn the names of everyone in the party. A good general focus - birds, animals, plants - which I thought was great. It is really nice to stay in one place for the whole week, it removes the pressure on the guide to try and deliver everything in a very short space of time and makes the whole experience more relaxed. Davies was excellent, though I guess you already know that as I gather he has been leading Naturetrek parties for many years now. So many highlights it is hard to single one out, but probably the big cats. We saw lions every day, leopard and cheetah two or three times each.
T.F. Oxfordshire, Nov24
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Go Slow in Kenya's Maasai Mara
Tour Code: KEN05A leisurely-paced safari including a 7-night stay at the comfortable Basecamp Masai Mara.
£6,395
£5,695
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Summary
The acacia-dotted grasslands of Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve are home to one of our planet’s greatest concentrations of wildlife. A huge variety of game grazes the grassy plains, and with such an abundance of prey on offer it comes as no surprise that the Mara is also one of the best reserves in Africa to enjoy sightings of predators, especially Lion, Cheetah and Leopard. A kaleidoscope of colourful sunbirds, glossy starlings, bee-eaters, rollers and other bird species offer an interesting supporting cast, whilst no visit to the region is complete without time in the company of the Maasai people themselves. We will be based for seven nights at the small and comfortable Basecamp Masai Mara located on the edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- 7 nights in a comfortable bush camp on the edge of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve
- Fly directly into the Mara from Nairobi and enjoy a relaxed pace throughout
- Lion, Cheetah & Leopard all likely
- Open sided vehicles with opening roof & excellent visibility
- Numerous birds including Secretary Bird, White-throated Bee-eater & many others
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What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
On arrival in Nairobi we spend one night in a comfortable hotel where all rooms are ensuite. The rest of the safari is based at the comfortable Basecamp Masai Mara, where all tents are ensuite (with hot water showers) and equipped with proper beds, linen, bedside tables, luggage racks and rugs.
- Food:
All meal are included from breakfast on Day 2 to lunch on Day 9. Dinner on Day 9, if required, is at your own expense.
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I was thinking that this might be my last safari in Africa. It won't be. I think we all enjoyed staying in one place for a week and visiting the same areas again, always a new perspective. For instance, we watched the lovely crowned cranes one day and found them again the next day having moved about 5 yards (presumably with an overnight roost). This is much more pleasant than rushing around. The highlights included Cheetah and four subadult cubs, a lot of old friends eg crowned cranes, secretary birds, giant eagle owl, lilac breasted roller, superb starling etc. Seven species new to me, thanks to Davies. Probably the pick of the bunch for me was the ground hornbill - ridiculous looking bird. Davies is informative and experienced. We benefited enormously from his knowledge of the Mara and its wildlife. I particularly appreciated hearing about Kenya history and Davies' perspective on current issues. Five star. Camp staff could not do enough for us. All of them quite delightful.
C.C. West Sussex, Nov24 -
We had, after two years of postponement due to Covid, our safari in the Masai Mara. Things were arranged very efficiently by Naturetrek. We arrived at the lodge after flying in from Nairobi and were welcomed by the staff, who did everything to make our stay comfortable. I was even presented with a birthday cake as I celebrated it whilst I was there. Our driver and guide was exceptional. He focused on what we wanted to see, was professional and enthusiastic, as well as being very knowledgeable about all the mammals. We saw all the big five which included four cheetahs walking along the track towards and straight past our vehicle. How incredibly lucky is that! All in all a wonderful time with masses of photos and all the memories. We have been on various safaris with Naturetrek and have never been disappointed. They are always professional, helpful and obliging. As a client you are kept completely up to date with arrangements and all written information and instructions for the journey are clear and concise. I would definitely have no problem in recommending them to others.
V.D. Berkshire, Nov 21
Dates & Prices
2026
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