Amazing Maasai Marathon

Make the three-night extension to the Masai Mara (June 17 – 20, 2025) part of your unforgettable Kenyan experience. Established in 1961 and covering 580 square miles, the Masai Mara is home to the largest concentration of large animals in the world. Enjoy daily game drives, bush walks and a majestic hot air balloon ride ending with a champagne breakfast (optional and additional cost). You will leave feeling completely in awe of such beauty.

* Space is limited.
* Single tents are very limited and will be confirmed at a later date (if available).

IMPORTANT: A minimum of 20 persons must book the eight-night package in order for this trip to take place.  All booked clients will be notified of the status by February 1, 2025.

Amazing Maasai Tour | Eight-Night Package: June 9 – 17, 2025

Features:

• Guaranteed Race Entry (44KM, 21KM or 10KM)
• Two nights at the Norfolk Hotel
• Two nights at Aberdare Country Club
• Two nights at the race tented campsite
• Two nights at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club in Nanyuki
• Guided bush run or walk at Aberdare Country Club
• Game drive and park fees at Aberdare National Park (park fees subject to increase)
• Game drive and park fees at Ol Pejeta Conservancy (park fees subject to increase)
• Airport transfers for arrival day in Nairobi
• Ground transportation between lodges
• Group transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi or to Nanyuki Airport (if on extension)
• Meals as outlined on the itinerary
• All hotel taxes
• Pre-race briefing
• Tips for main drivers (between lodges) and porters at lodges
• Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff on-site

Post-Race Extension to Masai Mara National Park | Three-Night Package: June 17-20, 2025

Features:

• Flight from Nanyuki to Masai Mara
• Flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi
• Three nights’ accommodations at Governors Camp or Little Governors Camp
• Meals as outlined on the itinerary
• Three game drives by Land Rovers each day
• Visit to a Masai village (for additional fee)
• Park fees (subject to change)
• Tips to camp staff (excluding driver tips)
• Services of Governors Camp Staff
• Services of Marathon Tours & Travel Staff

Please Note:

• Race Package:
  • Single rooms are limited.
  • Each room must include at least one runner.
  • Triple room rates available upon request.
  • Actual rates may change based on the final number of travelers.
  • A visa to enter Kenya will cost an additional $51.00 per person (subject to change) and is not included in package price. Each guest is responsible for securing their visa. More information can be found here.
  • Park fees are currently included, however rates are subject to change. Any increase will be added to your invoice.
• Mara Extension: Single Accommodations are very limited on the extension and will be allotted after all reservations received, if available.
  • Luggage is restricted to 33lbs per person for those on the extension due to charter flights.
  • Actual rates may change based on the final number of travelers
  • Park fees are currently included, however rates are subject to change. Any increase will be added to your invoice.

Not Included:

• All activities listed as optional
• Gratuities and tips unless noted above
• Incidentals
• Travel Insurance
• Kenya visa

International Flights. You should fly in and out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. The airport code is NBO. Please do NOT book your flights until after February 1, 2025 in case the minimum number of clients is not met.

Charter Flights.  IMPORTANT: Luggage is restricted to 33 pounds per person for those on the extension. Many will choose to leave some clothing and shoes behind. These will be donated to the local community.

Race Package Guests Only: We will depart the Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club for the drive back to Nairobi on Tuesday, June 17 (time to be announced) with a few stops on the way. To allow for any delays, your international flight home should be in the late afternoon (4:00PM or later).

Race Package and Extension Guests: A charter flight will bring you from Nanyuki to the Maasai Mara and then from the Mara back to Nairobi. Your return flight home on Friday, June 20 should be made for 8:00PM or later.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance for U.S. Residents
Travel Insurance for Canadian Residents

Rates (all prices per person and in US dollars)

Race Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025

Race Time: 7:00 AM

Organizer: The race is organized by Bucketlist Adventures and is supported by the local community.

Charitable Objective: The Amazing Maasai 44KM Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 10KM is a unique running event. The event was created to raise scholarship funds to sponsor Maasai girls from the community to secondary school. Fundraising and donations made by our runners, plus a portion of race entry proceeds goes direct to student school fees through the The Amazing Maasai Girls Project (AMGP), a US- registered non-profit organization.

Each guest is required to donate $100 to AMGP. We welcome you to raise additional money for this very worthy cause. MTT Team will create its own fundraising page, which allows you to donate to the team goal or create your own fundraising page. It will be shared as soon as it is available. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in helping to educate girls!

Course: SUBJECT TO CHANGE

There will be two (2) loops that are detailed in the links below.

1. 10Km Loop that goes through Maiyanat Conservancy.
2. 22Km Loop that goes through Loldaiga and Maiyanat Conservancy. The marathon runners will run this loop twice.

Temperature: During the dry season, temperatures fall into the 50s at night. Thus, at the 7:00 AM race start, it is a bit cool. The sun raises just before the start and temperatures rise into the low 80s by 11:00 AM.

Entry Fee: Entry to the 44 KM marathon,  half-marathon, and 10KM is included in the package price.

Time Limit: The course time limit for the Marathon is seven (7) hours. The same applies for the half-marathon. You must pass the half-way point of the marathon in three (3) hours in order to continue on the marathon course.

Number Pickup: Numbers will be provided at the race briefing the evening before the event or will be handed out by your Marathon Tours & Travel hosts.

Awards: Each runner will receive a medal and T-shirt.

Running Shoes: Although not mandatory, you may consider training and bringing trail shoes for the race. The trail is raked, but you will still come across rocks and potentially thorns. Regular running shoes are worn by the majority of participants.

Difficulty: Challenging. High altitude, trail run in a remote area.