Nature Walks and Birding Excursions
Seasonal Information
Want to experience the exciting wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Kenya? Why not indulge in this safari experience of the Maasai Mara National Reserve? Travellers can enjoy a thrilling stay at the beautiful Olonana Camp, an elegant tented camp that lies on the banks of the tranquil Mara River and is filled with iconic wildlife, just waiting to be explored.
The Olonana camp offers a wide range of different activities to explore on your adventures, such as morning and evening game drives, nature walks, and bird-watching excursions. Children’s activities are also provided.
Ololmogi, Kenya
- Game Drives
- Nature Walks
- The Great Migration
- Bird Watching Excursions
- Unique Photo Opportunities
- Elusive and Iconic Wildlife Residents
- Breathtaking Scenery and Landscapes
Maasai Mara Game Reserve
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is home to over 400 different bird species, including raptors, vultures, kori bustards and Narina trogons. The stunning birdlife is most prolific during Kenya’s green season (November to May), when the vegetation is lush and overgrown. The diverse landscape of the Maasai Mara is ideal for many different species as birds are able to access both the river, trees and plains. The dry season begins around June, as the flora dies up and the game congregates around the river and waterholes. Herds of elephant, giraffe, zebra and buffalo will gather together, providing incredible game viewing and luring in predators such as lions and cheetahs.
Sanctuary Olonana Camp
Built in the heart of Kenya’s Biggest Game Country, Olonana Camp offers an unforgettable experience with a number of exhilarating adventures just waiting to unfold. Your day at Olonana Camp will consist of game drives and nature walks around the reserve, searching for the iconic wildlife residents, learning about the wilderness and identifying over 300 different bird species.
Game drives: Guests will be able to explore the Maasai Mara in a 4×4 safari vehicle that has been built for their ideal comfort. This activity is led by highly qualified drivers and guides, who know all the best secret spots to encounter the resident wildlife. On your drive across the reserve, you will come across lions, gazelles, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests and elephants.
The Great Migrations: If you are travelling between July and early October, you will get to experience the greatest animal show on earth. The Great Migration consists of millions of zebras, wildebeest and an array of antelope species, who journey across Serengeti in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The journey these animals embark on is not easy, it’s a fight for survival against the predatory animals they come across. Forced to travel to keep with their dwindling food supply as the seasons transform the landscape, each year millions of herbivores risk their lives in a desperate bid to reach the Maasai Mara, with hundreds of thousands of fatalities.
Nature Walks and Bird Watching Excursions: A popular adventure at Olonana camp, nature walks offer guests the opportunity to “leave their mark” by planting trees in their award-winning wetlands. During your nature walk, you will get the chance to discover over 300 different bird species and identify them by the certain songs they sing and even get the chance to learn about the different insects, and the fascinating system ants have to build and maintain their anthills.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by an andBeyond member and be transferred by road to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Maasai Mara Airport.
Delight in your 3-night stay at Sanctuary Olonana accomodated in a Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay is all-inclusive, offering non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages (with the exception of premium brands and champagne), bush meals, emergency medical evacuation, laundry services and transfers to and from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.
Included Activities: Game drives, nature walks and birdwatching excursions
Seasonal Activity: The Great Migration
Recommended Activities: Balloon safaris
Day 1 to 3
After breakfast, you will be spending you day indulging in one of the following activities which has been provided by camp:
Game Drives: explore the Maasai Mara in a 4×4 safari vehicle, that has been built for their ideal comfort. This activity is led by highly qualified drivers and guides, who know all the best secret spots to encounter the resident wildlife. On your drive across the reserve, you will come across lions, gazelles, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests and elephants.
Nature Walk & Bird Watching Excursions: Take a nice, tranquil walk around the Maasai Mara, where you will be accompanied by highly trained tour guides who know all the secrets of the wilderness. During your nature walk you will have the opportunity to leave your mark by planting a tree in the award-winning wetlands. You will also get the chance to discover over 300 different bird species and identify them by their songs, and even get the chance to learn about the different insects and the fascinating system that the ants use to build and maintain their anthills.
It’s time to say goodbye and head off back home.
Once you have finished breakfast, an andBeyond representative will transfer you to the Maasai Mara Airstrip in time for your flight to Wilson Airport. Once you have arrived at Wilson Airport, an andBeyond member will be waiting to collect you and take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.
Have a safe journey home!
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
Recommended activity
Suggestive: (not included with package, may or may not require a charge)
- Bush Meals
- Maasai Village Visit
- Maasai Cultural Visits
- Traditional African Massage to French Marine Therapies
At an additional cost:
Guests who wish to experience more from their adventures can take a hot air balloon safari tour around the reserve and discover some breathtaking scenic views. They will then be offered breakfast once the balloon lands an hour after takeoff, with mouth-watering sausages, bacon, and eggs along with exotic Kenyan fruits, homemade pastries and glasses of bubbly. (Please note this activity is at an additional cost)
A Camp Favourite
Game viewing is one of the most exciting and thrilling activities, you can be rewarded with unique sights such as a pride of lions stalking their prey, a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree, male impala sparring to attract females into their harem, or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators.
- Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Accommodation inclusions (as per the itinerary)
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
- Meals and Locally Branded Drinks
- All Private Road Transfers
- All Scheduled Flights
- Administration Fees
- Park Fees
- All Flights
- Health Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Visas
- Recommended Activities
- Carbon Offsetting through Climate Care
Suitable for:
- Keen safari-goers
- Avid photographers
- First time Africa travellers
- Wildlife enthusiasts
- Adventurers
- People with moderate levels of fitness
Suitable for ages 6 to 65
Some safari activities require adult supervision at all times and may include age restrictions for safety measures
