Bootcamp-Nature/Wildlife/Photography
In the middle of the Mara
June 2019
September 2019
18 Students
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The TRip
Day 0 - Depart from kuwait and land at Jomo kenyatta airport, Nairobi and transfer to a hotel in the city (depends on confirmations). Here we spend a night on bed and breakfast basis. ( Optionally, transport can be arranged if you need to drive around the city, depending on what time we land and check-in the hotel )
Day 1 – After breakfast, we depart Nairobi by 7:30 am and drive to Masai Mara, driving time is approx. 7 hours. On the way we make 2 quick stops for tea/coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenic views of the rift valley. We arrive at the Mara Legends Camp just in time for lunch after a quick check-in. After Lunch depart for an afternoon game drive. Come back for Dinner and retire for the night.
Day 2 - Early morning game drive. Return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast the children will learn from our Masai how to make fire from elephant dung. After the lessons lunch will be served.
After lunch you will visit the Masai village and learn how to build a Masai house from cow dung. In the evening return to camp and enjoy a traditional open air BBQ.
Day 3 - Early morning departure for a full day game drives in the park. Picnic lunch boxes will be provided. Today you will participate in a Lion day and will try to count all the lions and their prides you get to see.
Day 4 - Early morning wake up call and depart on a spotting expedition to spot leopards. You will track the leopard foot prints and try and find the big cat.
Return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast spend the morning counting and catching the hippos at the camps hippo pool. After lunch depart on an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at camp
Day 5 - Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast check out and drive back to Nairobi and transfer to airport for onward international flight
Inclusions
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4 nights stay at Camp – Private Wing on a full board basis. Includes Soft drinks, and water during meals
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Road Safari in a 4*4 land cruiser Nairobi-Mara- Nairobi
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All park fees and game drives in 4 x 4 Safari Land cruisers escorted by highly qualified guides.
Exclusions
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Cost does not include cost of international flights ( Working on Group discounts for flights), visas, insurance of any kind etc or anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Please note that oral polio and yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Kenya. ( In Kuwait , this can be availed at MOH, ports and borders division, Shuwaikh )
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All Personal Expenses such as Drinks, Laundry, Telephone, tips to hotel staff,Gratuities to Driver/Guide
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Travel Insurance - we strongly recommend that comprehensive travel insurance be purchased for the duration of your journey to protect against any missed or delayed flights, illnesses etc that may cause cancellation of your travel plan
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Any expense not expressly specified in the above Itineraries
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Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Costs
Tour Price -KD 490/- per Student ( this is exclusive of tickets, working with travel agent on group discounts)
30% Deposit to be paid to secure booking by April 10th 2019. Balance amount to be paid by 31st May 2019 (can be paid installments)
Age group between 14 to 18 years old
The CAMPs
Mara Legends Camp
In the middle of Masai Mara
The Mara Legends Camp is located in a natural bush forest right beside the Olarro Orok River. The tents are carefully tucked to blend into the natural environment.
The camp is surrounded by wild animals all year round, making it a perfect destination for game viewing. Its only a short drive to reach the crossing points of the wildebeest during the great migration.
The Camp is located just a 10 minutes’ drive from the Ole Kiombo Airstrip.
The Olarro Orok River meanders in front of the tents which is the home of a large Hippo population, crocodiles and monitor lizards. Once you enter your accommodation you can listen to the grunts and wheezes of the wild animals.
Due to the location in the middle of the protected area, the game drive can be enjoyed from the first warm sun rays to the sunset in the wilderness and offers sufficient time to use the ideal lighting conditions. In the evening and at night the guests will only hear the sounds of nature. The camp is not fenced, therefore we get visitors such as Hippos, hyena and even cats.
