Masai Mara Great Migration Safari
Six days tracking the wildebeest migration across the Masai Mara, with camps set close to the river crossing points and long, unhurried game drives across open plains.
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- From
- From $2,650 per person
- Group size
- 2 – 7 travelers
- Best time
- July – October (peak crossing season)
The trip, in short
Six days tracking the wildebeest migration across the Masai Mara, with camps set close to the river crossing points and long, unhurried game drives across open plains.
Track one of the planet’s last great wildlife spectacles across the open grass plains of the Masai Mara. This six-day journey pairs classic game drives with unhurried time in camp, built around the seasonal river crossings that draw wildebeest, zebra, and the predators that follow them.
What makes this one special
- Wildebeest and zebra river crossings (seasonal)
- Big cat sightings across the Mara Triangle
- Hot air balloon safari at dawn (optional add-on)
- Sundowners overlooking the Mara River
- Visit to a local Maasai village
Your itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara
Depart Nairobi by road or scheduled flight into the Mara. Afternoon game drive en route to camp, arriving in time for sundowners.
Day 2 – 4: Full-Day Migration Game Drives
Three full days exploring the Mara Triangle and the main river crossing points, with picnic lunches out on the plains. Guides track herd movements daily to position for crossings.
Day 5: Mara Conservancy and Cultural Visit
Morning game drive in a quieter conservancy area, afternoon visit to a local Maasai village.
Day 6: Depart Masai Mara
Final sunrise game drive, then transfer back to Nairobi by road or air.
What’s included
Included
- All park fees and conservancy fees
- Full-board accommodation
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Bottled water during game drives
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Hot air balloon safari (optional)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Kenya-registered tour operator
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
- Local guides, fair wages
- Replies within one working day
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