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Masai Mara Safari + Mauritius
YRE10N

10 NIGHTS
FROM $1,956
International flights quoted separately
Combine a safari on the open plains of the great Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, renowed for its vast herds of plains game and predators, with a beach holiday in beautiful Mauritius, where the weather is warm all year round and the standard of hotels very high - offering suberb food & great value for money, with special honeymoon and family deals.
HIGHLIGHTS
Holidays Tailored Safari Beach Masai Mara Game Park Mauritius Honeymoon
• Masai Mara Game Reserve • Masai Mara asai Mara • Game Drives • Lion
• Leopard • Big-5 • Birding • Buffalo
• Cheetah • Mauritius • Beaches • Giraffe
• Zebra • Snorkelling • Water Sports • Mauritius
• Coral Reefs • Scuba Diving • Golf • Snorkelling
Day 1
You will be met at Nairobi Airport and transferred to your light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara National Park, named after the Masai people and the Mara River, which divides the park.
 
Masai Mara National Park is famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of zebra and wildebeest from the adjoining Serengeti National Park. This phenomenon occurs every year from July to October, when game migrates along a circular route from the plains of the Serengeti to the Masai Mara and back again in search of fresh pastures, followed by hungry predators - most notably lions and hyena.
 
After checking in to your lodge, enjoy a late afternoon game drive in this magnificent wildlife sanctuary.
Days 2 To 3
Today is dedicated to game viewing on the open plains of the world famous Masai Mara National Park.
 
Nestled within the enormous Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara National Park is famous for its many prides of lions, packs of hyena and other predators - as well as huge herds of wildebeest, which number over one million, zebra and giraffe. All the Big Five can be seen here, as well as numerous other species including the Thomson's gazelle, topi, kongoni, impala, roan antelope and hippo. The nocturnal bat-eared fox, rarely found elsewhere in Kenya, also inhabits this park as well as the endangered cheetah and black rhino. Bird watching is also excellent with over 450 different species including the vulture, marabou stork, secretary bird, hornbill, crowned crane, ostrich, long-crested eagle and african pygmy-falcon.
 
Set off early each morning, when game viewing conditions are at their best, to view the abundant wildlife of the Masai Mara region. Return to the lodge to rest in the heat of the day, before setting off again in the late afternoon for another game drive.
Day 4
After a final early morning game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Nairobi.
 
You will be met at Wilson Airport and transferred to your hotel in this bustling city.
Day 5
Transfer to Nairobi Airport for your onward flight.

You will be met at Mauritius Airport and transferred 1-hour to your beach resort.
 
Check in to your hotel, settle in and relax on this wonderfully warm Indian Ocean island, surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters and coral reefs.
Days 6 To 10
Relax and unwind on the white sandy beaches of Mauritius, as you treat yourself to fine food and wonderful entertainment. Enjoy lazy days swimming and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or relax on the beach or beside the swimming pool whilst enjoying the many facilities of your luxury resort hotel.
  
Activities vary by resort, but are likely to include:
    •  Sailing & Canoeing
    •  Water Skiing
    •  Wind Surfing
    •  Beach Volley Ball
    •  Tennis Courts
    •  Table Tennis
    •  Water Polo
    •  Gym & Spa
  
Full day Catamaran cruises are very popular for dolphin watching, as well as glass-bottom boats to view the tropical fish and coral reefs that surround the island. Day Tours include visits to Grand Baie, with its pubs and nightlife and the capital city of Port Louis, where you must expect to bargain vigorously! Also day trips to the south and east of the island.
  
Golf and Horse Riding are nearby, as well as the opportunity to hire a bicycle to explore the island at your own pace. Mauritius also offers wonderful Scuba Diving, with fully equipped dive centres offering a variety of PADI courses. If you have never tried it before, these clear calm waters offer an ideal location in which to learn to scuba. Deep Sea Fishing for giant marlin or reef fishing for giant trevally also offer thrilling activities.
 
With its warm tropical weather all year-round, magnificent hotels and wonderful hospitality, Mauritius offers a welcoming and vibrant Indian Ocean Island experience.
Day 11
Transfer 1-hour to Mauritius Airport for your flight home.