8 Days Great Migration Safari :Experience the Great Migration – one of the greatest natural spectacles in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, on this safari you will be visiting all the best spots away from the crows. In Maasai Mara National Reserve, you will watch as thousands of wildebeest thunder across the plains – an incredible and an awe-inspiring sight.
You will then head to the Mara Conservancies for more game viewing and where you can also enjoy bush walks and night drives.
Highlights
- Private tour of Nairobi
- Discover the big five on safari in the Maasai Mara
- Witness the famous Great Wildebeest Migration
- Observe delicate eco-systems in the conservancies
Detailed itinerary of 8 Days Great Migration Safari
Days 1 – 2: Nairobi
On arrival in Nairobi – the capital of Kenya, our guide will welcome and after a short briefing you will be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. You will have a very relaxing and comfortable stay in the best part of two, refreshed and ready to continue your onward journey. You will have time to explore various sites in Nairobi such as Nairobi National Park where you can have a game drive and enjoy sights of various animals such as zebras, lions, leopards, giraffes among others. Other sites include The Giraffe Center where you can feed to giraffes and The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
Accommodation options: Hemingways Nairobi or Eden Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner – Included
Days 2 – 5: Maasai Mara
Spend three nights in the Maasai Mara.
Spend your time exploring the world famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with morning and afternoon gam drives, during the migration, watch as thousands of wildebeest thunder across the plains and across river creating not just an incredible sight but an awe-inspiring sound.
Your guides and trackers will drive you daily into the reserve and position you at the best vantage points for the infamous river crossings and thrilling wildlife action.
You can take an optional hot air balloon safari adding an extra special element to your safari with a stunning, scenic flight over the Maasai Mara to really appreciate its scale and gain a unique bird’s eye view of the game below.
Accommodation Options
Sala’s Camp – Nestled in the Maasai Mara National Reserve but in a very remote southern – central corner of the reserve on the tranquil banks of the Sand River. The lodge boasts the most private of safari experiences within the reserve’s borders.
Governor’s II Moran Camp – perched right on the Mara River in the heart of Maasai Mara National Reserve with just ten very spacious safari tents upping the exclusivity and privacy compared to other camps in the Mara.
Sand River Camp – sitting on the banks of the Sand River, the colonial Masai Mara camp echoes the decadent days of 1020’s safari in a sublime and secluded game – rich location. The camp has 16 luxury tents, each with their own sun deck for your own personal river view and provides communal dining and lounging areas.
Days 5-7: Mara Conservancies
Have these two days exploring the Mara Conservancies
The Mara conservancies surrounding the Masai Mara National Reserve offer visitors the ultimate safari, have the lowest tourist densities, incredible day and night game viewing, walking safaris and authentic cultural interactions. Above all, these conservancies are managed according to a model that protects the delicate ecosystem and benefits the landowners themselves – the Maasai people.
Accommodation options
Angama Mara – towering high on the Rift Valley’s Oloololo Escarpment with direct and private access to the Mara Triangle, this lodge’s name was inspired by the Swahili word for suspended in mid – air. The lodge stands out for its location and its commitment to education, health and conservation in the region. Each of the 30 luxury tented suites echo the tradition Maasai culture with splashes of red and tartan print throughout, couple with minimalist design so as not to disrupt the dramatic 180° panoramic views.
Naboisho Camp – nestled in the 50,000-acre Mara Naboisho Conservancy, the intimate Naboisho Camp delicately balances a wilderness experience with the luxury conforts desired by a discerning traveler. The camp also focuses on the conservation of the area and makes every effort to uplift the local community through several programmes and the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The camp is composed of the main lodge with nine luxurious tented suites and two – family tents.
Ol Seki Hemingways – is located in the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy which border the world – famous Masai Mara, the camp consists of nine luxurious tents scattered across the rocky escarpment offering incredible views out over the Ngama Hills. Each stylish tent has been designed to offer secluded privacy and spacious accommodation.
Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip and fly back to Wilson Airport where you will be picked up by our guide and be transferred to the international airport for your international airport back to home.
End of 8 Days Great Migration Safari
