BIRD WATCHING SAFARI

Spend four Days in the luxurious Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp overlooking the endless game-filled plains of the Masai Mara

Overlooking the endless game-filled plains of the Masai Mara and shaded by a dense forest canopy, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is an oasis of Hemingway-style tents and stone cottages below the Oloololo escarpment. Expert guides and resident naturalists will reveal the wonders of the Mara and bring alive the magic of untouched Africa as it was hundreds of years ago, on interpretive ‘Spice’ game drives.

 

DAY 1 Nairobi-Masai Mara Reserve
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be transferred to our local domestic airport called Wilson Airport to fly to the Kichwa Tembo Camp. Kichwa Tembo Camp staff are amongst the friendliest in Africa - and before long you will be whisked away to your tent. Depending on what time you arrive - enjoy lunch at the lodge before meeting your guide for tea and set out on an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive. Kichwa Tembo Camp has some of the finest safari landrovers in the Mara and the open sided vehicles give you a spectacular view of the wildlife and birdlife. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

DAY 2 Masai Mara
Today you will be woken up early as tea and coffee is brought directly to your tent. Depart for your early morning ‘Spice’ game drive. Kichwa Tembo is located close to the Mara River and during the Migration months it is not unusual to witness spectacular river crossings not far from the camp. Return to the lodge for a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Kichwa has beautifully manicured lawns and you may choose to relax around the pool area before lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive before returning to the camp for dinner. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

 

DAY 3 Masai Mara
Another very early start this morning, with tea or coffee brought to your room. You will be met and transferred to the Balloon Safari launch site where you will witness the experts inflating Rainbow colored hot-air balloons. Conditions in this area of the Mara means that abandoned flights are rare and you can enjoy one of the finest and spectacular balloon flights in the world. Following the Mara River downstream the skilled pilot will land before the Mara flows into the Serengeti! Beware the landing is a bit bumpy but a Champagne Breakfast and Certificate Ceremony await you. Return to the lodge for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Entertainment is provided each evening either Masai Dancers and a Craft Market or an informative talk by the resident Environmentalist. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

 

DAY 4 Day of Departure
Last day at Kichwa Tembo. After your final morning game drive you will return for breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. In Nairobi you will be met and transferred to Nairobi International Airport for your homeward flight or to your Nairobi Hotel for alternative plans. Meal Plan {B}.

 

Package Includes

• Accommodation

• Park fees
  
• 3 meals daily
  
• 2 game drives daily
  
• Road transfers as specified and return flights from Wilson Airport.