Fact Sheet MIGRATION Around July-October Each Year, Herds of Wildebeest Migrate from the Serengeti Plains in Search of the Fresh Pasture of the Masai Mara
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location Located on the edge of the Mara Triangle — the North-Western part of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, which is managed by the not-for-profit organisation The Mara Conservancy on behalf of Trans-Mara County Council (Trans Mara District). Divided from the rest of the Masai Mara by the Mara River, the Mara Triangle is less visited and less crowded, often with many more game animals grazing on the plains and between the volcanic hills that distinguish this corner of the Mara. Home to all members of the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, African elephant, African buffalo, and black rhinoceros) as well as hippopotami, nile crocodiles, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat- eared foxes. Fact Sheet MIGRATION Around July-October each year, herds of Wildebeest migrate from the Serengeti plains in search of the fresh pasture of the Masai Mara. This Great Migration is one of the most impressive Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge is nestled natural events worldwide, involving some 2,000,000 wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelles, Topi, elands, and zebras. These migrants are amongst pristine Kenyan Ravine forest closely followed by hungry predators, lions, crocodiles and hyena. Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge is advantageously positioned to on the Siria Escarpment. Overlooking the provide front row seats to this, one of Mother Nature’s most amazing Masai Mara National Reserve spectacular shows on earth. how to get to us and Wildebeest Migration Route, with International flights into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Within Nairobi, transfer to Wilson Airport for a short around 120km of unbroken views – it is internal flight to the Serena airstrip in the Masai Mara. Here you are met by a member of our team for the spectacular transfer simply breath-taking and game drive to the resort. lodge information 3 INCLUDED IN RATES 3 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Siria Escarpment, Oloololo, Address Swimming pool Currently unavailable. Masai Mara, Kenya WiFi UK/International HQ: 3 Free. Available in public areas. +44 (0)20 8432 1501 Kenya HQ: Mobile network 3 Several providers. Telephone +254 (0) 208155281 Emergency on site: Electricity 220/240V, 3-pin plugs +254 (0)786981901 Plug points 3 In all tented suites (adapters available). email [email protected] Outdoor dining 3 website www.maraengai.com Credit cards 3 VISA, MASTERCARD, American No. of tented suites 20 Express, JCB In-room Massage Max no. of guests 65 adults 3 GPS Co-ordinates 1º 21’15.36” S - 34º 52’07.34” E Fitness centre Currently unavailable. Check-in 12:00 Library 3 Check-out 10:00 Games area 3 24-hour. Room service 3 Security The lodge is unfenced and guests are not permitted to walk unattended around the camp after sunset. Private dining 3 Children welcome. Children All children under 18 years must be In-room dining accompanied by an adult. 3 Stocks a range of safari shirts, Child-minding Currently unavailable. On site giftshop ornaments and gifts. www.maraengai.com | +44 (0)20 8432 1501 | [email protected] Tented Accommodation 3 INCLUDED IN RATES 3 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST King: 1.8m x 1.8m Not required due to lodge altitude. Bed size Mosquito nets Double: 1.5m x 1.8m - Suite All suites have either one King Bath size bed, two double beds or configuration triple single beds. Shower 3 Waterfall 15 x family friendly suites each Twin vanities with two double beds, can sleep 3 Family a family of two adults and two accommodation children (up to 18 years). Separate w/c 3 Maximum two children and two adults per room. Minimum of one adult per room with children. Safe 3 Over 18 years are classed as adults, Telephone Emergency only suites available with two double Additional adults beds can accommodate one Emergency siren 3 additional adult sharing, maximum three adults per room. Hairdryer 3 Suite size 11.5m x 7.8m Limited, please call Disabled access +44 (0)20 8432 1501 to discuss Balcony/viewing 2.2m x 7.2m deck Laundry 3 Fans 3 Binoculars 3 available in reception Activities 3 INCLUDED IN RATES 3 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Game drive 3 Two x daily game drives included. Bush picnic 3 Maasai Experience/ Morning Safari 3 Cultural trip 3 Afternoon safari 3 Hot air ballooning 3 Specially adapted 6x6 Bird watching 3 Safari vehicle Pinzgauer vehicles for added comfort and mobility. Scenic flights over the Mara 3 Walking safari 3 Private hire of Safari Vehicles 3 Bush breakfast 3 Travel Info 3 INCLUDED IN RATES 3 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST To/from Maasai Mara airstrip Please seek medical advice before Transfers included. travelling. Vaccinations Currently recommended vaccinations Local Airstrip Serena include Hepatitis B, Rabies, Cholera and Yellow Fever. Transfer time Airstrip to Lodge: 45 - 60 minutes includes game drive and arrival drinks. Migration Season Jul to Oct Climate Kenya Shilling (KSH), US Dollars Warm & temperate all year round. Currency (USD) also accepted. Altitude 1,800m Non residents require a visa. Available in advance via World Visa Bureau Long rains: Mar - May or CIBT, visit: Rainfall Short rains: Nov - Dec Travel Visa http://uk.cibt.com/kenya-visa.php Also available on arrival. Single entry: £30* Rain usually in brief showers. Multiple entry (one year): £60.* All children SUMMER: min 20°C/68°F - are required to obtain entry visa. Correct at time of going to press. Oct - Apr max 34°C/96°F Temperature GMT +2 hours British Summer Time Time WINTER: min 11°C/52°F - max GMT +3 hours Daylight Savings May - Sep 25°C/77°F Nairobi to Masai Mara airstrip Malaria protection Protection is recommended. Luggage luggage restrictions apply. Please seek medical advice before travelling. Please refer to carrier for specific details. www.maraengai.com | +44 (0)20 8432 1501 | [email protected] mewl.cl.2/2015.01.