6 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari - Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya Luxury Safari
This road safari is a tour for 6 full days Nairobi and in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Masai Mara, which is the most popular reserve in Africa and best known in the world, lies in the Great Rift Valley and covers an area of 700 square miles. The drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara takes about 5 to 6 hours. Masai Mara National Reserve is considered a “must-see” for any new visitor traveling on a safari to Kenya.
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi
Highlights
- Unlimited game drives
- Enjoy a full day city tour in Nairobi
- Enjoy 4 full days in the Masai Mara Game Reserve
- See the Big Five, big cats, and other plain game
- Roundtrip transport in a special safari vehicle
- 3 meals per day and 4 p.m. tea while on safari
- Bottled mineral water while on safari is provided
- 5 nights accommodation
Styles
Accommodation
Night 1: Nairobi - Nairobi Serena Hotel
Beyond the bustle of Kenya’s most cosmopolitan metropolis, experience a haven of elegance and calm nestled among lush gardens at the edge of Nairobi's Central Park. The 5-star Nairobi hotel merges business and leisure, art and gastronomy, and five-star style and service.
Nairobi Serena Hotel, a 5-star hotel in Nairobi, is a celebration of sophistication and a rich fusion of design influences from Ethiopia, the Maghreb, West Africa, and East Africa. The warmth of a friendly smile, a superlative eye for detail, and gracious service at the Nairobi Hotel envelop you from the moment you arrive.
While the Nairobi skyline glitters just beyond your windows and the Central Business District is just a stroll away, you’ll feel worlds removed from urban distractions in this peaceful setting. They provide distinctive opportunities for you to find your own inspiration as you explore the city in search of new experiences.
The manner in which they welcome you, exceed your every expectation during your stay and remember you upon your return is the essence of Nairobi Serena Hotel.
- All rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and Wi-Fi
- Extensive gardens and grounds
- International 24-hour restaurant
- Patisserie, gelateria, coffee bar, and teashop
- Pool bar and poolside brasserie
- Mandhari fine-dining experience and Mediterranean terrace
- Ethiopian-styled Aksum Bar
- Heated swimming pool
- ‘Maisha' Spa and Health Club
- Dedicated world-class event and conference center
- Business center, travel desk, taxi, and limousine service
- Wedding planning service
- Unisex hair salon
- Gift shop, news-stand, and travel requisites kiosk
- Babysitting, family rooms, children's dining/menus
Night 2: Full day Nairobi city tour: Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nights 3 - 5: Masai Mara - Keekorok Lodge
Officially opened in 1965, Keekorok Lodge is situated in the direct path of the spectacular annual migration which occurs from July to October every year. Surrounded by 700 square miles of lush sun-drenched plains; Keekorok Lodge is right in the heart of the Masai where you can enjoy the sights of hippo and zebra grazing in the lodge. Keekorok Lodge is an eco-friendly and conservation-committed lodge that serves the Masai Mara and supports the mission of the Global Alliance of National Parks.
Program
Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi
Today, the representatives will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you to Serena Hotel in Nairobi for overnight. Depending on your time of arrival, they can organize for you an optional city tour or a short visit to Nairobi National Park.
Day 2: Nairobi city tour
A – Nairobi National Park:
In the early morning after breakfast, you will enjoy a visit to the Nairobi National Park for wildlife and bird watching. This is one of our most interesting wildlife viewing destinations, and only covers an area large enough for a perfect short trip. The park hosts many mammals, including African Lions, Maasai Giraffes, Common Elands, Common Zebras, Nile Hippos, Black Rhinos, White Rhinos and Cape Buffaloes. The park is also a birding haven with many beautiful species. In fact over 500 bird species are recorded in the park. The local Nile Crocodiles are also a very welcome sight. This is Kenya’s oldest National Park, located just 7 kilometres from the edge of Nairobi city center. Nairobi National Park is only 117.21 Km2 in size allowing you to sample it very well on a short safari.
B - DAVID SHELDRICK ELEPHANT ORPHANAGE
Next you will visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. At the orphanage you will learn about the orphaned elephants and how they got to the centre. You will also learn elephant Biology and the threats facing the species. The local education team will also teach about how the orphans are cared for until rehabilitation. Further, you will learn how you can adopt a baby elephant, if you are interested in adopting.
From here you will proceed to a local restaurant, where you will enjoy a scrumptious lunch; sampling local dishes and barbecues.
C - GIRAFFE CENTRE
After lunch, you head to the Giraffe Centre. This only takes a short drive. At the center you will meet the lovely Rothschild’s Giraffes. You will learn about the breeding program at the center and also about giraffe Biology. You will also get an opportunity to feed the giraffes from your hand, hug and even kiss these lovely “Tall Blondes”.
Day 3: Nairobi - Masai Mara
This morning, depart the hotel after breakfast and drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest migration and is home to the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino.
Lunch at the lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve is one of the greatest wildernesses in the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. Residents in the parks are Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland, and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra, Topi, and both Thomson’s and Grant's Gazelles.
Days 4 and 5: Full day in the Masai Mara
These two full days in the Masai Mara Game Reserve will be spared for the search for the big cats of the Masai Mara and the spectacular view of the famous migration. All of the “Big Five” animals (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) can be spotted here. Herds of plains zebras are found throughout the park.
Other animals include giraffes, jackals, gnus, warthogs, gazelles, hartebeests, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, Topi antelope, hippos, and crocodiles in the Mara River. For bird lovers, the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded, including birds of prey.
You can enjoy a colourful view of birds such as vultures, ostriches, long-crested eagles, pygmy falcons, secretary birds, marabous, red-winged Scholar’s turacos, and many others.
Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve - Drive to Nairobi
If you are not participating in the optional hot air balloon, you'll enjoy morning tea/coffee or hot chocolate followed by a morning game drive. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia trees. Return back to the lodge/camp for breakfast.
Optional visit to an authentic Masai village (at an extra cost) to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. Depart the Mara by road back to Nairobi, lunch en route, and arrive in the late afternoon.
Included excursions
• Game drives.
• All meals included while on safari.
• All applicable Game Park entrance fees.
• Guaranteed window seating with an open-top.
• Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water.
• Accommodation in Nairobi & Masai Mara National Reserve.
• Professional Safari Driver Guide.
• Round trip transport from Nairobi to Masai Mara - Mombasa
Location
Masai Mara is the best place to see the “Big Five” animals (Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, and Buffalo) together. The famous wildebeest migration also takes place at the Mara. Other animals include Zebras, Antelope, Gnus, Oribis, Hyenas, Giraffes, Warthogs, Gazelles, Hartebeests, Hippos, Crocodiles, and others. The park has the largest concentration of African lions, including the black-maned lion.
Birdlife is as plentiful as wildlife at the Masai Mara, which boasts over 400 different bird species. Wildebeest migration: Over 1.5 million Wildebeest, Zebras, and several species of Antelope make an annual circular tour between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara in Kenya in search of greener pastures.
Food
Day 1 and 2
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 to 5
- Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 6
- Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
BALLOON SAFARI: Special about this adventure is that the balloon will fly over the areas that are limited to safari vehicles. Sometimes, the balloon will fly closer to the earth, giving a closer view of different animals, and other times, the balloon will fly at a higher altitude so the guests can see miles ahead.
VISIT TO THE MASAI VILLAGE: While on safari, you can add a special cultural moment by visiting with these nomadic people in their nearby villages comprised of mud-thatched structures called bomas. Here, you can meet and learn about their lifestyle, their customs, and ceremonies. This may well be the standout experience of your safari adventure.
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation
- City tour depending on your arrival time
- Roundtrip transport in a special safari vehicle and airport transfers
- 3 meals per day while on safari
- 4 p.m. tea while on safari
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled mineral water while on safari
- Emergency air transfer
What's not included
- Accommodation in Nairobi on Day 5
- Extras like balloon safaris, bush breakfast/dinner, etc
- Gratuities/tips for your guide and driver
- Drinks not indicated on the itinerary
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
12 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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