Day 1. Arrival Nairobi
Depart from Sweden early in the morning and land in Nairobi in the evening. You will be picked up by a driver outside the arrivals hall. Rest up at the hotel before your adventure begins!
Big migration safari, Kenya
Experience one of the animal kingdom’s greatest wonders – the iconic Great Migration of two million wildebeest, zebras, and herbivores moving between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Masai Mara in Kenya. June through September is peak safari season, and the Great Migration is in full swing. Under the African sun and clear blue skies, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles make their way into the Masai Mara. Imagine standing on the banks of the Mara River, your heart pounding as you watch the herds plunge into the swirling waters, braving the crocodiles lying in wait. It is nature’s drama at its finest.
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Day 2.
Today you embark on a classic road trip to the Masai Mara. Sit back and watch landscapes and people pass by, taking in where you have arrived. You cross the Great Rift Valley and drive further southwest toward the Masai Mara. In time for lunch, you arrive at Basecamp Adventures, a small tented camp with only 6 tents, beautifully situated along the Talek River right next to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Here, you will go on morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Accommodation Basecamp Adventure
Here you stay right by the Talek River in a small and intimate tented camp with only 6 tents.
Day 3.
Early at dawn, you are awakened to spend a full day on the savanna. Start with a delicious breakfast. Today you bring along a picnic lunch to venture deep into the Masai Mara Game Reserve where thousands of zebras and wildebeest gather to cross the Mara River. Stay out for a large part of the day, returning to camp in time for sunset around the campfire. Dinner & overnight stay Basecamp Adventures Camp, Masai Mara.
Accommodation Wilderness Camp
Wilderness Camp is a small, intimate tented camp in the Naboisho Conservancy featuring its own outdoor bar and a chef serving a three-course dinner under Africa’s starry sky luxury in all simplicity. Wilderness Camp is a nostalgic tribute to the early explorers and safari pioneers. Free from artificial luxury and modern distractions, it provides the perfect escape close to nature with optimal tranquility and fantastic sunrise views.
Day 4.
Enjoy breakfast, take a guided camp walk, and learn more about ecotourism. You check out and embark on a wonderful game drive north to Naboisho Conservancy – a conservation area managed by the Maasai. Arrive at Wilderness Camp for briefing and lunch! Settle into your tent before the evening game drive.
During the afternoon, you head out on a game drive. During the evening game drive, you have the opportunity to see the nocturnal wildlife not visible during the day. Return to camp before sunset, where you later sit around the campfire and listen to the sounds of the night, such as the roaring of lions and laughing hyenas.
Day 5.
Start the day with coffee or tea at dawn, set off on an initial walking tour. Feel truly present as you make your way on foot early at dawn together with your Maasai guides, a different dimension of safari! Siesta, lunch, and head out on another safari drive by jeep, enjoying a sunset drink on the savanna before returning to Wilderness Camp for dinner and a campfire.
Day 6.
Morning coffee and tea at sunrise, watch the animals by the waterhole for a while. Breakfast, check out, and start your road trip or flight back to Nairobi. Extend your stay with a wonderful visit to the Kenyan coast or continue up into the wild, beautiful northern Kenya.
Everything you need to know
Travel facts
Season: June – September (if you want the chance to witness the migration)
Airport: Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Duration: 4 nights. Can be extended or combined with extra nights at the coast.
Included in the trip price: International flights, full board, shared double room, game drives, walking safari, park tickets, round-trip flights Nairobi – Masai Mara.
Not included in the trip price: Beverages, activities outside the itinerary, visa, tips, travel insurance can be booked at Insurance.
Tips for your journey
Good to know about Kenya & Masai Mara: It is a large reserve in southwestern Kenya that is the continuation of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The area is named after the Maasai (the traditional inhabitants of the area) and their description of the area when viewed from a distance: “Mara”, which is Maa (the Maasai language) for “spotted”, an apt description for trees, scrub, savanna, and cloud shadows that mark the area.
Travel etiquette: In the Masai Mara, water is a scarce commodity, so use it sparingly. The Maasai are a proud people; always ask before taking photos. Bring small bills in local currency to be able to buy local handicrafts in the villages. Shake hands with those you meet – an etiquette code here.
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access are available at the camp. The mobile network works well. Basecamp management requests that guests turn off their mobile phones or use them discreetly.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Read more about vaccinations here.
Packing: On safari in the Masai Mara, you are normally 4,200–5,000 ft (1,300–1,500 m) above sea level; nights and evenings can be chilly. Bring a warm sweater and good walking shoes. Bring a small daypack to carry water, binoculars, and a camera. Soft duffel bags are easier to pack in the vehicles you travel in; if flying, the maximum weight is 15 kg per person. Mosquito nets are provided, but feel free to bring mosquito repellent.
Local currency: Kenyan Shilling
Please note: Kenya has instituted a ban on plastic bags, and this is checked at customs. Bringing in plastic bags can incur heavy fines.
Weather: Masai Mara Weather
Water: Clean water is available at the camp.
Safety: Your safety is our priority. In Nairobi, you should not walk around alone and should avoid certain downtown areas.
More information at: 1177.
Entry requirements: All travelers to Kenya must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) and be approved to visit the country. Click on the link below and follow their instructions (applicants should have their passport, travel details, and payment card ready). The price is 35 USD per person including children. If traveling as a family, you can apply together. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure. See more here: Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Wildlife trophies: Kenya works very consciously against all forms of poaching and trafficking of wildlife trophies. Under Kenya’s Wildlife Act, it is illegal to remove any kind of bone, horn, tooth, etc., from the savanna, as well as larger shells from the coast. Leave what you find where it belongs. If you are caught with anything in your luggage, it can lead to long prison sentences and heavy fines.
Travel entry requirements: : When departing from Sweden, you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return journey and that there are 2 blank pages remaining for visa stamps.
All travelers to Kenya must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) as well as mandatory traveler health insurance (new as of October 6, 2026) and be approved to visit the country. This is done on their website by following their instructions (applicants should have their passport, travel details, and payment card ready). The price is 30 USD per person (including children) + a small administrative fee for the eTA, and 44 USD per person (including children) for the health insurance. If you are traveling as a family, you can apply together. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.
- Among other things, it must cover emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation, and repatriation. It is mandatory regardless of whether you already have comprehensive travel insurance.
PLEASE NOTE that the above may change at short notice, which is why it is important that you keep yourself updated. Ecolyx strives to keep updated to the best of our ability.
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How does my trip contribute?
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Your trip supports Saruni Basecamp in using the best eco-technical solutions: all lighting, water heating, and electricity within the camp come from solar energy. Closed septic tanks are used for the toilets, saving water, and waste is sorted and recycled in the best possible way. All organic material, such as food waste, is composted on site and used to fertilize Obama’s tree plantation. Irrigation of the tree plantation is done with so-called greywater (from baths, dishwashing, and laundry) from the showers. This water is nearly pure since biodegradable soap is also used at the camps.
Basecamp Explorer offers experiences that differ significantly from many other safari companies/lodges. Here, for example, you can go on a standard, classic jeep safari, meet the women behind BMB—a fair-trade art project—visit the local community, or walk with “Big Cat Scouts”. Many of Basecamp’s adventures in the beautiful surroundings of the Masai Mara Reserve are done on foot. Your hosts, the Maasai, will give you an authentic experience and a deeper understanding of the Mara, its culture, and wilderness through the eyes of the locals.
Your trip contributes by creating jobs; 85% of the employees at Basecamp Explorer are locals, and educational scholarships are awarded every year.
Projects:
Empowering Maasai women;
In 2002, the Basecamp Masai Brand project was launched—a craft project producing and selling Maasai jewelry—run by 150 local Maasai women whose lives are positively impacted by gaining access to income and development.
Rewild the Masai Mara;
Natural areas are protected and preserved through the largest indigenous tree nursery in the Mara, where over 178,000 trees have been planted around the main camp. A tree planting project around the main camp began back in 1998, resulting in an improved natural environment with richer bird and animal life. Up until December 2019, the camp has planted 178,000 trees. These measures restore biodiversity and increase resilience against the negative effects of climate change. In connection with this reforestation project of the Masai Mara, the camp collaborates with Maasai and local landowners to implement a larger waste management program through waste collection and recycling.
Biodiversity Conservation, Mara Naboisho;
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – a project to conserve land encompasses a 26,000-hectare wilderness area. The conservancy is run by the Naboisho Maasai community and consists of 500 landowners. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a sustainable, transparent, and fair model that ensures tourism truly pays for itself by creating long-term benefits for everyone. As a guest, you contribute directly to the local Maasai landowners through the park fees you pay.
As a guest, you contribute to the above projects through your stay at any of the camps.
Awards, certifications, and memberships:
Basecamp Explorer Kenya – Silver winner in the category for Best Responsible Cultural Experience at the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018
Green World’s Award 2017 – Basecamp Explorer Kenya
Green Apple Award Gold Winner 2016 – Basecamp Masai Mara Forestation project
Overall Winner African Responsible Tourism Award 2016 – Naboisho Conservancy / Eagle View
Best Community Conservancy – Eco warrior Award 2015, Naboisho Conservancy / Eagle View
Basecamp Masai Mara – SKÅL Sustainable Tourism Award 2015
Basecamp Masai Mara – Gold Eco rated by EcoTourism Kenya 2010
Basecamp Masai Mara – SKAL International 2009 – best eco hotel in the world
Basecamp Masai Mara – Gold Eco rated by EcoTourism Kenya 2008
Basecamp Masai Mara – one of 50 Top Ecolodges in the world, National Geographic
Basecamp Masai Mara – First Choice Responsible Tourism Award 2005
Basecamp Masai Mara – Eco Warrior Award 2005