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Frequently Asked Questions you need to ask before booking your African adventure safari!Get all the most important questions answed here by our expert travel consultants.

Frequently Asked Questions you need to ask before booking your African adventure safari!Get all the most important questions answed here by our expert travel consultants.

In general touring Kenya is safe for visitors. However,travelling to major cities carries some risk. Though safer than surrounding countries, terrorism and violent crimes remain a threat in densley populated areas. Tourists are often the target of carjacking, kidnapping and roberies. Milions of tourists safely visit and travel across Kenya every year without incidents. Stay with your guide, take proper precautions, and do not venture out alone, and you should have a trouble free stay.

Yes you need. all tourists visiting Kenya need an e-Visa to entre. The best eassy way to obtain one is to apply online. The e-Visa allows you to visit Kenya for up to 90 days on a single visit, or 72 hours if you are on transit.

Kenya has good and warm climate year round. visitors travel almost evry time. The best times however to get see country side and wildlife is during the dry season , before the heavy rains which begin to fall between January and March, when the land is warm and dry and the landscape still retains some green. The second, longer dry season is from July to October. During this time the weather is warm and dry, and the lanscape starts to green but becomes drier as it gets closer to October, It is during this season that the great animal movement "" Wildebeest Migration"" takes place with thousands of migrating animals cross over from Serengeti in Tanzania into Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya and are easily observed.

Cost is based on various factors like Length of safari, Type of Vehicle ( Land Cruizer or Mini Van),
Accommodation level, Group size and Season
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The Masai Mara National Game Reserve is located at Narok County in Kenya. It covers approximately 1500sq. kms in size and borders the Serengeti National Park in Tanznia to the south. Masai Mara is globally renowned for its exceptional wildlife and perhaps for the Great Wlidebeest and other Animals Migration.

Masai Mara National Game Reserve is regarded as an all year round safari destination as it offers ideal climate with abundant resident wildlife for excellent game viewing. However, the best time for wildlife viewing in Kenya is during the dry season from late June to October. This is also when the spectacular wildebeest migration occurs.

The Great Migration also known as the Wildebeest Migration is the mass movement of over a million plus animals including wildebeest, antelope, Zebra and the Big Cats such as Lion from Serengeti into Masai Mara. The migration is actually a continuous year long clockwise movement encompassing Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya, influenced by a number of factors including weather, pasture and mating~birthing cycles.

Maasai Mara is one of the most famous and important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, world-renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, African leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant. It also hosts the Great Migration, which secured it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten Wonders of the World.

Yes, children of all ages are allowed to enter Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and enjoy a Safari.

Yes, both Safaricom and Airtel mobile service providers have a wide coverage at the Mara. Some lodges and Camps even have complimentary WI-FI and computers for guest's use. Although there are some areas in Masai Mara where there is no mobile coverage.

Due to the high elevation of Masai Mara, Malaria is very rare since mosquitoes do not live at those elevations. However, although Malaria is sparse in this region, it does exist.

To make most out of your safari, here is a list of thingsto see and do activities.
Safari Game Drives, Hot Air Balloon Ride Safaris, Masai Village Tours, Nature & Bush Walk, Picnics in the wild as well as Bush meals and sundowners.

Masai Mara fall into two general categories the lodges Tented Safari camps which are quite many in Masai Mara National Reserve and at the various conservancies neighboring the Reserve. Some of these accommodations located on non conservancy land near the reserve in areas such as Sekenani or Oloolaimutia the East Gate. NB some of these camps especially the low budget camps / exclusive or luxury ones tend to have few rooms, with fewer beds.

There are several luxury tented camps and lodges which are highly rated internationally and global award winners. Some of these include Olare Mara Kempinski Camp, Olarro Camp, Cottars Camp, Mahali Mzuri Camp by Richard Branson, Mara Bushtops, Little Governors, Porini camp, Elewana, Mara Serena Lodge, Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Angama Camp, keekorok, Mara Sopa, AA Lodges, mong many others.

We offer Budget hotels/ lodges or Campsites, As well as Luxurious Hotels/Lodges and Safari Tented Camps and any other posibility at your destination. Usually the choice is yours based on preferences.

The budget is exclusively allocated for activities and dining purposes.
Low (0 - 100 USD) Medium ( 1000- 3000 USD) High ( 5000 + USD)

*Backpacker *Solo *couple *Couple *family *Group Joining *friends
Which activities are you interested in?
*Beaches *City sightseeing *Hiking *Outdoor Adventures *Festival & Events *Restaurants *Food Exploration *Nightlife * Shopping *Massage *Spa Wellness.

Yes you can, As all our tours are for solo travelers. You will travel with like minded adventureous and fun-loving people who like to explore new destinations and activities of interest like yourself.

Meal preference options include general categories like meat-inclusive, vegetarian, and vegan, alongside more specific dietary needs such as gluten-free, halal, kosher, low-fat, or diabetic meals.

Yes, Travel insuarance is essential and required for all international travel. Insuarance covers( and reimburses you) for things like trip cancellation, trip interruptions incase of political upheavals or natural calamities and trip delay, lost or delayedbaggage, medical coverage, medical evacuation etc.