Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari
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Kick off in Nairobi and wrap up back in Nairobi on this six day safari. You’ll head to the Masai Mara, the legendary wildlife sanctuary, for classic game drives when the bush is most active. Expect to see the Big Five, sweeping plains and, in season, the wildebeest migration and Mara River crossings. There’s the option of a serene hot air balloon flight ending with a champagne breakfast. Continue to Lake Naivasha, a birding paradise, where you'll enjoy a tranquil boat ride among hippos and rich birdlife, with chances to spot giraffe and colobus monkeys. A well paced adventure with comfortable stays throughout.
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Tour Overview
Duration
6 daysHotel Rating
Standard hotels, lodges & tented campsStarts
NairobiEnds
NairobiMinimum Age
3 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Kenya that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Services of English-speaking safari guidesCountry
KenyaMeals Included
Breakfast: 5, Lunch: 5, Dinner: 4Passengers
$4,010.00
$1,350.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max Private Safari
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Services of English-speaking safari guidesGroup Size
Min 1 / Max Private SafariRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, where we meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay – ready for your safari to begin the following morning.
Day 2 - Nairobi to the Masai Mara
Nairobi - Masai Mara. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before you depart overland for the Masai Mara – arriving in time for lunch at your tented camp.
Renowned for its rolling grasslands and abundant wildlife, the Mara offers excellent game viewing. After lunch, head out on a late afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and Cape buffalo. Return return for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Day 3 - Masai Mara Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara’s vast ecosystem on game drives, searching for the Big Five and a wealth of other wildlife across the open plains. Game viewing from the air offers superb photo opportunities. The annual wildebeest migration is expected in the Masai Mara between July–early November, when millions of animals move up from the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing and water. If you wish, you can opt for a hot air balloon safari – followed by a champagne breakfast on landing.
Day 4 - Second Day of Mara Safaris
Head back into the Masai Mara for morning and late-afternoon game drives. The reserve is renowned for prolific wildlife, and during the annual migration the Mara River crossings are a standout sight. All meals are included – buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner.
Day 5 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara - Lake Naivasha National Park. After breakfast, you leave the Masai Mara and drive to papyrus fringed Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. This freshwater lake hosts more than 400 bird species, and along its shores you can often spot hippos, giraffes, buffalo and black and white colobus monkeys.
In the evening take a boat ride on the lake, then return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6 - Return to Nairobi
Lake Naivasha National Park - Nairobi. After an early buffet breakfast at the lodge in Lake Naivasha, drive to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. A packed lunch is provided for the journey. On arrival, transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
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Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
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