Amazing Maasai Marathon Eight Night Package | July 27 - August 4, 2024
Saturday, July 27 – Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. Since most flights arrive in the evening no activities are planned for today.
Sunday, July 28 – After a leisure breakfast we will depart for a guided tour of the Karen Blixen Museum followed by a relaxing lunch outdoors at the Tamambo Restaurant. Each guest will be responsible for their own meal and beverages. This evening we will gather for a casual non-hosted drink in the lobby bar. Enjoy dinner at one of the several hotel restaurants. (breakfast included)
Monday, July 29 - We will have an early morning transfer via coach for our three-hour road trip to the Aberdare National Park where we will spend the next two nights. On the way we will stop at a curio shop, which we have frequented for many years. Upon arriving at the Aberdare Country Club, guests will check-in and enjoy a late buffet lunch. Once you are settled in, we will depart for the ARK Lodge for dinner with a game drive in route. At the ARK, you will enjoy the solitude of the bush as you view elephants, hyena, water buffalo and more at their famous watering hole. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Tuesday, July 30 - Enjoy a leisure breakfast before joining us for a guided bush walk or run. Lunch will be served at the Aberdare Country Club and guests can enjoy a leisure afternoon or participate in the optional Solio Ranch Game Drive. At the end of the day, we will meet for a sundowner and dinner at the on-site restaurant. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Wednesday, July 31 - Following breakfast we will depart for our three hour drive to Nanyuki where we will spend the next two nights. In route will be the 'must' stop at the equator for photos and will arrive in time for lunch and a leisure afternoon and evening. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Thursday, August 1 - Following breakfast, we will depart for an early morning game drive in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy (a 90,000 acre reserve that has the densest concentration of animals in Kenya) and enjoy lunch at Morani's before returning to the Kenya Safari Club where the rest of the day is free to enjoy. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Friday, August 2 - Today we head to our tented campsite in preparation for race day! On the agenda is visiting one of the schools so we can meet and engage with the Amazing Girls (details will be shared when confirmed). Prior to dinner will be the race briefing. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Saturday, August 3 - RACE DAY! The Amazing Maasai Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Quarter Marathon start at 7:00am. About 400 runners (approx. 90% are Kenyan) will participate in these events. Plan for an early breakfast and then a jeep ride to the race start (approx. one hour). All participants are encouraged to bring snacks/beverages with them that morning. Although ample water is available on the course, there are not refreshments following the race. Tonight, we will celebrate your finish at the campsite. (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Sunday, August 4 - After breakfast fly to the Mara to experience Kenya's best safari adventure - the 'Great Migration' or continue to Nairobi Airport by jeep for your international flight home. (breakfast included)
Maasai Mara Extension (Optional)
Itinerary subject to change.
