Masai Mara Migration safari
5 days—Seventh Wonder of the World.
$1380-2080 USD
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Safari summary
The Great Migration.
The earth vibrates with the thundering of millions of hooves as heaving herds of wildebeest, Zebra and gazelles fill the plains to chase the rains in the epic annual struggle for survival known as the Great Migration. It is the greatest show on earth, a natural spectacle like no other and a life changing experience, we will take you along the great wildebeest migration route as you witness this extra- ordinary occurrence.
Few lifetime experiences can beat that of watching over a million wildebeest plus hundreds of thousands of gazelles and zebras - followed by their predators - embark on a 1000km-long circular trek through the unfenced Masai Mara and Serengeti in search of seasonal pasture and water. This natural spectacle is both thrilling and profoundly moving.
The journey is beset with many deadly dangers, as young calves are snatched by predators, the slow are brought down by prides of lions, brave beasts break legs on steep river slopes, voracious crocodiles take their share from the strugglers and the weak and the exhausted drown to death.
Every year an estimated 1.5 million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras complete the 1800 mile circuit from the Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania, through the Serengeti, and across the border into Kenya’s Masai Mara and back again.
It’s a drama on a truly epic scale, and one of the main reasons why so many travelers go on a Wildebeest Migration safari year after year.
We have a set schedule that is designed specifically to focus on the migration and aimed at ensuring you don’t miss out on anything about this spectacular event, our choice of accommodation is superb and not too far from the migration route.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | July, August, September, October | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hot air balloons
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Park fees
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Nairobi to Masai Mara Game Reserve.
This is an exciting drive through stunning countryside. We make our first stop at the great escarpment, a natural topographical feature of steep slopes formed from the movement of tectonic plates dating millions of years. After the view, we drive on the floor of the Rift valley heading to Masai land. We arrive at our camp in good time for lunch. Our first game drive starts at 4pm looking out for the big predators found here in abundance. We return to camp by sunset for dinner and overnight.
Enkorok Mara camp, pride inn camp, Talek Bush camp
Masai Mara full day exploration
Wake up to the sounds of nature and a beautiful sunrise, you are in a real natural game arena with limitless opportunities. After breakfast we set out for a full day game drive, a day to penetrate the reserve further looking out for lions and migrating herds of wildebeests; watching them take the ultimate plunge for a river crossing will be a thrilling experience. We will then enjoy our picnic lunch under the shade of an acacia tree. We return to camp in late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Enkorok Mara camp, pride inn camp, Talek Bush camp
Masai Mara 2nd full day exploration
Embark on another full day game drive shortly after breakfast or opt for a dawn Hot Air Balloon safari over the Mara plains, followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing, this is a one in a lifetime experience, where incredible images of migrating herds are put in a bird’s eye view , alternatively, decide on an an early morning and afternoon game drives, creating a free midmorning and early afternoon to relax. Visit a Masai traditional village for a cultural interaction. Dinner and overnight.
Enkorok Mara camp, pride inn camp, Talek Bush camp
Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Breakfast in Mara followed by departure for Lake Nakuru, we start off early for an interesting drive through the scenic Mau forest that forms a source of the Mara River, enjoy beautiful views of rural farms. We arrive at the Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive follows shortly in this magnificent park known for it’s large number of flamingoes. We are on the lookout for the Rhinos, Giraffes, Eland and a big selection grazing herbivores. Dinner and ovenight in Nakuru.
Ziwa bush lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, flamingo camp.
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi
Breakfast in Lake Nakuru, we then depart for an en route game drive exploring the park further before exit, a good opportunity to find more animals and birds including flamingoes which are the main attraction in this park. Exit the Park and proceed to banks of Lake Naivasha for a lunch stop. After Lunch, we embark on a boat ride to explore the Lake surroundings watching hippos and birds ,we then return to the main land for our final drive to Nairobi, get dropped off at your hotel or airport.
Nairobi Hotel, Airport Departure.
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