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Highlights

  • 3 days volunteer in Maasai community
  • Experience game drives in the Maasai Mara- extension of Greater Serengeti including viewing of big game
  • Relax in a classic safari tent at luxurious Mara Sarova Tented Camp
  • Enjoy succulent game meat at famous Carnivore Restaurant
  • Visit a Maasai school and learn from local children
  • Complimentary visit to an authentic typical Maasai village and discover how these proud nomadic people have preserved their culture up –to– date
  • Airport transfer on arrival and departure regardless of your chosen flight
  • Enjoy a cool drink and companionship while absorbing the palette
    of an African sunset
  • Spectacular itinerary created by experts

 

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Project Maasailand

9 days Nairobi, Maasai Community, Maasai Mara

Departs daily on request

Volunteer Trip Code: SASPM

Make a difference! A specially designed, hands-on tour, focused on giving back to the communities we travel on our tours, highlighted by a 3 day volunteer projects and a visit to Kenya premier’s park, Maasai Mara National Reserve for outstanding game viewing.

Day 1:  U.S.A

Leave U.S for overnight transatlantic flight to Europe (London or Amsterdam)

Day 2: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

Evening arrival in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital. Upon arrival you will be met by your SAS Representative and escort you to your city hotel.

Fairview Hotel in Nairobi

Day 3: City sightseeing- Nairobi

After breakfast this morning, we take full–day tour of the stunning Nairobi, an elevated treetop aerie where we may hand feed rare Rothschild giraffe, quite literally face-to-face. Here a resident expert also presents a private briefing on the centre work to save the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Our sight – seeing also includes the home of Danish writer Karen von Blixen, who as Isak Dinesen wrote of Out of Africa. Lunch is at your own today. This evening we receive an orientation about our community volunteer program.

Tonight we dine at Carnivore restaurant famous for its succulent steaks and game meat.

 Fairview Hotel Nairobi

Day 4/5: Maasai Community  

We Spend 3 days in this rural community, home to the Native Maasai people and work with Nekishon Self help group- supported by Sirinket Foundation. Participate in the daily life of local families. Activities include learning weaving and bead work and visiting the local school, churches and water projects. Volunteers get involved by helping at a local medical clinic and visit home for orphan children supported by Sirinket Foundation, with time spent interacting with the children and providing assistance where needed.

Activities may include teaching, playing games, assisting with the feeding program, painting and general maintenance. No experience necessary.

Season Hotel

Day 6: Maasai Mara

This morning we drive to Maasai Mara, Kenya's - and Africa's - premier game reserve rich with animal life and homeland of the native Maasai people.

This northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem, one of the world’s most rewarding wildlife observation areas, virtually throbs with life. It is Kenya’s premier place of seeing wildlife, and home to a thriving population of predators such as lion and cheetah, as well as hippo, crocodile, zebra, giraffe, elephant, wildebeest and other wildlife that call the Maasai Mara home.

You may opt to visit a Maasai village to see a way of life that has survived almost unchanged for generations. Many special events are planned here.

Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Day 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Today you will be spent another day in this wonderful reserve, with morning and afternoon game viewing.  You may wish to drift over the magnificent plains of the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon (additional cost).

And finally the pinnacle of our stay – an optional bush cocktail party deep in the heart of the Mara at sunset.

Mara Sarova Tented Camp

Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve / Nairobi / Departure

After a morning game drive and breakfast at the camp, we drive to Nairobi for lunch. Later transfer to the airport for your homeward flight, or extend your stay with a few days of relaxation on the East African Coast. Option to fly available at additional cost.

Day 9: Arrive North America

Arrive home today, your mind and heart filled with many treasured sights and moments from exotic Kenya.

To make a Booking:

For prices and bookings contact your favourite travel agent or email us at safari@sirinketsafaris.com

Please note:  

  • Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking.
  • Should we for whatever reason not be able to confirm the specific hotels, lodges or camps, we will alternate them with others of similar standards
  • During high season period a deposit equivalent to the half of the cost will be required to secure your booking and protect your price against any currency fluctuation.
  • Easter, Christmas and New Year holiday supplements may apply
  • Discount available for children and groups
  • Optional tours cannot be purchased on site and must be reserved at least 60 days prior to departure.
  • Every effort has been made to present this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors.

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