Great Migration Masai Mara Safari
A 5-day, 4-night safari built entirely around the Great Migration - multiple game drives a day positioned at the Mara River's known crossing points, for the best possible chance of witnessing the wildebeest crossings in person.
Itinerary
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| Day | Destination | Travel | Key Sightings | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Fly to the Masai Mara
|
Fly |
Blue Wildebeest
Plains Zebra
African Lion
+1
|
Mara River Camp | B L D |
| 2 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
River Crossing Watch
|
Drive |
Blue Wildebeest
Plains Zebra
Nile Crocodile
+2
|
Mara River Camp | B L D |
| 3 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Following the Herds
|
Drive |
Blue Wildebeest
African Lion
African Leopard
+2
|
Mara River Camp | B L D |
| 4 |
Masai Mara National Reserve
Predators of the Migration
|
Drive |
African Elephant
Topi
Spotted Hyena
+1
|
Mara River Camp | B L D |
| 5 |
Nairobi
Final Crossing Watch & Departure
|
Fly |
-
|
- | B L D |
Full Day-by-Day Itinerary
A scenic light-aircraft flight from Nairobi direct to the Masai Mara, timed to arrive in time for an afternoon game drive near the river crossing points, where the migration herds gather in their hundreds of thousands. Overnight on a full-board basis.
A full day based at the Mara River, with your guide reading herd movements and crocodile activity to position for a crossing. Picnic breakfast and lunch out in the field. Overnight on a full-board basis.
A full day tracking the migration across the reserve's plains, with an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the herds. Overnight on a full-board basis.
A full day of game drives focused on the Mara's resident predators - lion, leopard and cheetah - who follow the migration for an easy meal, plus an optional Maasai village visit. Overnight on a full-board basis.
A final morning at the river crossing points, then fly back to Nairobi.
Best Time to Visit
July - October only - built specifically around the Great Migration river crossings
High Season - Jun-Oct & Jan-Feb
Dry weather makes for the clearest game viewing, with animals gathering at rivers and waterholes. Masai Mara river crossings peak July-October. Expect busier parks and the highest rates of the year.
Low Season - Mar-May & Nov
The "green season" brings lush scenery, dramatic skies and newborn wildlife, with far fewer visitors and the lowest accommodation rates. Expect afternoon showers, muddier roads and a handful of camps closed for maintenance.
What to Expect
From around July to October, over two million wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania's Serengeti into Kenya's Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing - and back again - in one of the natural world's greatest spectacles. This safari is scheduled and routed specifically around that window, with extra time and flexibility built in at the river to wait for a crossing rather than rushing past.
Route Map
Approximate route followed during this safari.
What's Included
- Return light-aircraft flights between Nairobi and the Masai Mara
- Park entry and conservancy fees
- 4 nights' accommodation, full board throughout
- Up to 3 game drives per day, positioned for river crossings
- Professional migration-specialist driver-guide
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Hot air balloon safari and Maasai village visit (optional, paid locally)
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and items of a personal nature
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