Masai Mara Migration Safari Holiday
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Explore Kenya's Maasai Mara and Lake Naivasha on this six-day tour from Nairobi to Nairobi. Following an overnight stay in the capital, travellers set off by road for the Maasai Mara, one of Kenya's richest wildlife reserves, spending three days on game drives in search of the big five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. Between July and November, this is also when the wildebeest migration crosses the reserve from the Serengeti. From here, the tour continues to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake home to more than 400 bird species, where an evening boat ride brings sightings of hippos, giraffes and colobus monkeys, before the drive back to Nairobi.
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Tour Overview
Duration
6 daysHotel Rating
star hotelsStarts
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
Yes - for included sightseeing.Country
KenyaMeals Included
Breakfast: 5, Lunch: 5, Dinner: 5Passengers
$4,115.00
$1,235.00
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
Yes - for included sightseeing.Group 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 - Arrival in Nairobi
On arrival in Nairobi, a representative meets you at the airport and transfers you to your accommodation, where you stay overnight ready for an early start on safari the following morning.
Day 2 - Nairobi to the Masai Mara
After breakfast at our Nairobi hotel, we drive overland to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at camp. The Maasai Mara is Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuary, with open grasslands that make wildlife easy to spot.
After lunch, we set out on a late afternoon game drive to begin exploring the reserve, with chances to encounter the Big Five – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo – along with a wide range of other species.
Day 3 - Exploring the Masai Mara
We spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara on game drives, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife across the reserve. From July to early November, the annual wildebeest migration usually arrives from the Serengeti – a vast movement in search of fresh pasture and water.
For a different perspective, you can book an optional hot air balloon safari, which offers aerial views and ends with a champagne breakfast after landing.
Day 4 - Deeper into the Masai Mara
After breakfast, we set out on morning and late afternoon game drives in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, exploring the plains in search of wildlife.
The Mara is renowned for its rich concentrations of animals and the annual wildebeest migration, including the dramatic crossings of the Mara River.
Day 5 - Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast in the Maasai Mara, we drive to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. This freshwater lake hosts more than 400 bird species, and along its papyrus–fringed shores we often see hippos, giraffes, buffalo and the arboreal colobus monkey.
In the late afternoon we take a relaxed boat ride on the lake, then return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay in Naivasha.
Day 6 - Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
Lake Naivasha – Nairobi After an early buffet breakfast at the lodge, we drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. We provide a packed lunch for the journey, then transfer you to the airport for your international flight.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
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
Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Shared' prices are for solo travellers who are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same sex in a twin room - a single room will be provided at no additional cost if there are no suitable travellers to share with.
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