SOPA MARA
OVERVIEW
This is a luxury five day - four night tour of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Famous for the abundance of lion, the Great Wildebeest Migration and the Maasai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress, the Mara is without a doubt one of Africa's most famous safari destinations.
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, accommodation is at the Masai Mara Sopa Lodge, one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. All buildings here follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their centre.
The lodge has fifty guest cottages, each housing two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond. Guests can dine at the lodge's excellent restaurant, that offers both local and international cuisines. At the end of a long day in the wild, guests may pass by the Ol Murrani Bar for a cocktail, as the sun goes down.
Transport to and within the reserve is by road, in private safari landcruiser 4x4 vehicles, with pop-up roofs for panoramic 360° game viewing. The vehicles are driven by professional driver-guides, with comprehensive knowledge of the reserve and the wildlife within.
This tour is customisable. The number of days can be increased or decreased as per request. Travel to and from the game reserve, can be changed to air travel instead of by road.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- The Mara offers one of the most diverse and densely populated wildlife habitats in the world, including all of the Big Five.
- In season, visitors may witness The Great Migration, the 8th Wonder of the World.
- Exclusive use of a private 4x4 safari landcruiser, driven by a professional driver-guide, with extensive knowledge of the Mara and its attractions.
ACCOMMODATION
Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Sopa Lodge units follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, each including a seating area, TV, bathroom and shower. The lodge has an outdoor pool, lounge and terrace.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full Board Accommodation: includes all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Private Safari Vehicle with professional driver-guide
- Airport transfers on Arrival and Departure
- 24 Hour Support
ITINERARY
ARRIVAL:
- You'll be picked up from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
DAY 01: NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA
- We depart early in the morning for the Maasai Mara.
- Check in at Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
- Spend a relaxing afternoon at the lodge, or have an afternoon game drive.
- Enjoy a full-course dinner, and spend your first night in your cottage.
DAYS 02 - 04: MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
- Arise for an early morning breakfast in preparation for the day.
- Proceed to a morning game drive, with plenty of time to spot wildlife before they seek cover to cool off from the mid-day sun.
- Return to the lodge in time for a sumptuous lunch.
- Relax and enjoy the facilities.
- Go for an afternoon/evening game drive (Optional).
- Enjoy a full-course dinner and relax with exquisite views of the wild at night.
* Full-Day Game Drives with packed lunch, can be arranged within these days.
** A range of extra activities can also be organised within these days (see the Extra Activities list below).
DAY 05: MAASAI MARA TO NAIROBI
- Wake up at 6 am for a sunrise game drive.
- Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for checkout.
- Depart for Nairobi.
- Have lunch at a selected restaurant in the capital.
DEPARTURE:
- Additional accommodation at the end of this tour can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
This tour can be customised by adding the following activities to the itinerary:
- Bush Dining
- Bird Watching
- Guided Nature Walks
- Hot Air Balloon Safaris
RATES (USD)
| Dates | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy | Triple Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Apr - 31st May | 1870 | 1370 | 1157 |
| 2nd Jan - 31st Mar, 1st Jun - 30th Jun | 2170 | 1552 | 1325 |
| 1st Nov - 21st Dec | 2570 | 1952 | 1725 |
| 1st July - 31st Oct, 22nd Dec - 1st Jan 25 | 2922 | 2264 | 2006 |
NOTE
- The rates above are per person.
- They are based on the lodge's Standard Rooms.
- There is a Quadruple Occupancy option for families with 2 adults, and 2 children.
CHILD POLICY
- For children under 3 years of age, sharing with an adult/adults, accommodation is free of charge.
- For children between 3 and 16 years of age, request a quote.
DISCLAIMER
- We reserve the right to change the rates as advertised.
- If you request changes to the tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest alternative options of similar quality.
- This tour is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Kararan Tours Ltd.