04 Day Experience the Wild Masai Mara
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farmhouse, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.
The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.
The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and a pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. The historic Grogan/MacMillan Manor House is an additional historic feature that was moved brick by brick from downtown Nairobi to the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden in 2008 to save it from demolition. It is now used for special occasions and dining.
Day 1: Nairobi
You will be met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our representative and transferred to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages for an overnight on Bed and breakfast basis.
Overnight: Karen Blixen Coffee Garden (Meals include: Breakfast,)
Day 2: Masai Mara North Conservancy
After breakfast your driver guide will transfer you to Wilson Airport for your morning flight to Masai Mara game conservation area. On arrival at the airstrip, our professional guide will pick you up, enjoy a game drive enroute as you head to the camp arriving in time for lunch and check in. Later in the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive, spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators till late evening. Dinner and overnight will be at Karen Blixen Tented Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara North Conservancy
After breakfast, proceed on a morning game drive to the world-renowned Leopard Gorge made famous by the BBC Big Cat Diary. Before or after lunch, there is time for a camp eco-walk, a swim, armchair game-viewing with drinks or why not book a spa treatment or a visit to our Maasai Manyatta? In the evening enjoy a night game drive in Mara North Conservancy.
Alternatively enjoy a balloon flight over the Mara Plains at an extra cost
Day 4: End of Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to the nearest airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi – Kenya’s colourful capital city. On arrival at Wilson airport proceed on last minute shopping and lunch will be within the serenity of Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens. Later transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your onward flight back home or proceed with an optional extension to Diani/Zanzibar/Uganda/Rwanda/Tanzania – Please consult your planner for further information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Maximum allowed singles per booking is 03 singles
- Maximum luggage allowance on scheduled flights 15kgs per person
- Easter Supplement on 18th – 21st April 2025 is US$ 45 per person sharing per night
- Christmas Supplement on 24/25/26/31 Dec & 01st Jan US$ 50 per person sharing per night
INCLUDED IN THE RATES
- Accommodation as stated above
- All game drives as per itinerary using 4 x 4 Land Cruiser
- All park entrance fees as per itinerary (Note different charges for camps in the reserve & Camps in Conservancies based on chosen accommodation)
- Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
- Meals as per the itinerary
- All transfers as per the detailed itinerary
- Safe mineral drinking water
- Complimentary gift
- Amref evacuation medical cover
FLIGHTS
Wilson Masai Mara – Wilson return flight. Baggage allowance 15kgs per person
EXCLUDED IN THE RATES
- All International & Domestic Flights.
- All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks during the entire stay.
- Visas, Travel & Personal accident insurance
- Laundry (unless stated), Massage and Personal expenses such as telephone calls…etc.
- Optional activities and excursions
- All tips and porterage
- Any services not mentioned in the program.
GENERAL INFORMATION (ALL TOURS)
- Park Entrance Fees is valid for 24hrs in the Conservancies and 12 hrs in the reserve
- Flying doctors Cover (included) within East Africa (Covers Emergency evacuation to Nairobi only. Hospital Bills will be direct
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Accommodation based on the standard room (max 02 Adults sharing with 01 Child under 12 years)
- Accommodation of similar standard may be offered depending on availability at the time of confirmation
- TOOAE reserves the right to change the programming in accordance to prevailing weather conditions.
LIST OF OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COST
- Entry to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – USD 20
- Entry to Giraffe Centre – USD 20 per person
- Half day use of safari Land cruiser in Nairobi – USD 200 per vehicle (Minivan US$ 100)
- Full day use of Land cruiser in Nairobi – USD 250 per vehicle. (Minivan US$ 170)
- Balloon flight USD 480 per person
- Bush dinner USD 65 per person
- Sun downer at Masai Mara USD 50 per person
- Masai cultural Village tour USD 30 per person
- 01 Overnight stay at Nairobi Tamarind Tree Hotel on bed & breakfast US$ 95 per person sharing per night
- 01 Overnight stay at Nairobi Karen Blixen Camp on Bed & Breakfast US$ 140 per person sharing per night
- Nairobi transfers US$ 60 per van one way
- Lunch or Dinner in Nairobi $ 35 per person
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