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Do you love spending your time outdoors, becoming one with nature and discovering the beauty of the wilderness? If so, we have the perfect trip lined up just for you. During your short and sweet Kenyan safari experience at the captivating Mara Plains Camp, you will get the opportunity to explore the famous Maasai Mara, filled with elusive and iconic wildlife residents. There will also be a chance to capture some amazing photographs of both the wildlife and their stunningly beautiful habitats.
So, don’t miss out on this amazing adventure. Take a leap of faith and create some magical memories that you can reminisce about forever.
Mara Plains Camp, Narok, Kenya
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When you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, an andBeyond representative will be waiting for you. They will then drive you to Wilson airport in time for your scheduled flight to the Maasai Mara.
Day 1 – 3
After breakfast, you will embark on your scheduled game drive, exploring the Maasai Mara for its iconic and elusive wildlife residents. Game drives can be a lengthy experience, but are filled with exciting insights into the African wildlife and wilderness in some of the Mara Plains’ most coveted vehicles. The four Toyota Land Cruisers are all open-sided, canopied and specially customised for photographers with fold-down screens, raised roofs, photographic bars and multi-plug invertors all installed for the guests’ convenience. With a passenger allowance of four to six guests each, the Cruisers each come with fully-stocked fridges of drinks and snacks.
Photographic Opportunities
Every one of the guest tents at Mara Plains comes with a professional Canon camera set, including a 7D camera body and100-400mm and 24-70mm lenses all made by Canon. Photos you take will be downloaded to a memory stick ready for you to take home on departure, creating memories that will last forever. You will get the chance to capture some fantastic photos of the lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalos all in their natural habitats.
Hot Air Balloon
For those who wish make the most of their adventure, can take a hot air balloon safari around the Maasai Mara. This is an adventure you do not want to miss, it’s filled with breathtaking views of the landscapes and an game viewing experience like no other (at an additional cost).
Community Experience
The Maasai are the local indigenous people of the area. If a chance to learn about them and their culture is of interest to you, visits to a nearby Maasai village (locally known as an “enkang”) are available and would no doubt serve as a highlight of your trip. Locally produced crafts are available to purchase at the camp, every penny of which goes towards the community, particularly the women’s groups and schools.
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Once you have finished breakfast, you will be transferred to the Maasai Mara airstrip for your flight back to Wilson Airport. Once you reach Wilson Airport, an andBeyond member will be waiting to collect you and drive you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home.