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The Western Mara Explorer

3D / 2N 7 guests per Land Cruiser4×4 JeepMid-range

Parks & Reserves

Maasai Mara National Reserve

reserve · Southwest Kenya

Best time: July – October

Where You'll Stay

Julia's River Camp

Julia's River Camp

Tented Camp · Mid-range

Comfortable tented camp on the banks of the Talek River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering three tent categories from classic to VIP.

Full board — breakfast, lunch and dinnerMineral water, tea and coffee16% VAT and 2% catering levy

What's Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation on the stated meal plan, normally full board
Game drives and transfers described in the itinerary
One bottled drinking-water allowance per guest per safari day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Kisumu → Masai Mara

Masai Mara

Depart Kisumu at 06:00, driving through the tea plantations of Kericho and the rolling plains of Sotik. Arrive at the Masai Mara by midday for a picnic lunch inside the reserve. Afternoon game drive 15:00–18:30.

Kericho tea estate viewsPicnic lunch in the MaraAfternoon game drive
Lunch & Dinner
2

Full Day in the Mara

Full Day in the Mara

Full-day exploration with morning and afternoon game drives. The proximity from Kisumu gives you a fresh perspective entering the Mara from the east.

Big Five game drivesCheetah and lion sightingsMaasai village visit (optional)
Full Board
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Dawn Drive & Return to Kisumu

Dawn Drive & Return to Kisumu

Early morning game drive 06:00–09:00 for the best predator sightings. Breakfast at camp, then depart at 11:00 for Kisumu, arriving 17:00–18:00.

Dawn predator driveArrive Kisumu ~5pm
Breakfast & Lunch

Wildlife Highlights

LionElephantLeopardBuffaloRhinoWildebeestZebraCheetah

Your Safari

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2 nights

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2 adults

Up to 21 guests · 1 Land Cruiser · private safari

0 children

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