4 Day Great Migration Safari with Camping in Masai Mara, Kenya
Wonderful Safari in Kenya
Witness an amazing annual event of the great migration. Naming one of the seven wonders of the world, this mass movement of wildlife is a spectacle like no other. Enjoy the most dramatic episode which is the perilous crossing of the Mara River by thunderous swarms of wildebeests. It’s the stage for a gripping, life-and-death scene where the wildebeests must survive the danger of the water’s currents, the stampede of its own herd, and the jaws of the Nile crocodiles that lie in wait. Experience one of the most thrilling moment in your life through this safari!
Key information
- Group size: max 7 persons per pop up roof minivan
- Starting and ending point is Nairobi
- English speaking guide
Highlights
- Game drives
- Chance to see the Big Five
- Witness the great wildebeests migration
- Discover the herd of girraffes and impalas
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- 3 daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
4 activity days in English
Accommodation
Accommodation level: Budget
During your stay we will either book your accommodation at rhino tourist camp, lenchanda tourist camp, Manyatta camp or similar depending on availability
Accommodation is at a tented camp located in a natural setting near the Mara. You will stay in permanent tents with double beds and ensuite bathrooms with flush toilets, wash basins, and hot showers. These spacious, walk-in tents are fitted with mosquito nets and have private verandas for relaxing in the African bush.
We can also upgrade accommodation to either mid range or luxury at an extra fee depending with the type of room and accommodation one chooses, please note this is only available upon request
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara, Kenya
Departing from the capital of Kenya, Nairobi, you will drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. After that, you arrive at your overnight camp, located on the border of Masai Mara, in time for lunch. This afternoon you will explore Masai Mara on your first game drive, getting a taste of what this legendary game park has to offer.
You will stay in luxury safari tents overlooking the untamed savannah plains and woodlands of Masai Mara. At night, you can hear a chorus of different animal sounds as the creatures of the wild communicate with each other in the darkness, more than enough reason to visit.
Day 2 and 3: Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
The next two days are spent game viewing in Kenya's finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara. Your morning and afternoon game drives will take you in search of Africa's Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve. Wherever you go in the vast Masai Mara, you will see an abundance of wildlife such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, and wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos are also found in great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking after a heavy meal or surveying the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but reasonably common.
The ultimate action here is, without doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the great migration, in July and August when millions of these grass eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October. Hot-air balloon trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost. You will stay overnight at the same luxury tented camp near Masai Mara on day two and three.
Day 4: Masai Mara to Nairobi, Kenya
After a full English breakfast, you will have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Maasai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience.
Then, you return to bustling Nairobi, arriving at about 2 p.m. in the afternoon. This unforgettable 4-day budget Maasai Mara camping safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi.
Location
On clear days, the Masai Mara offers fantastic orange tinged sunsets well-worth capturing on camera. The Masai Mara Game Reserve is 1,510 kilometer squares of incredible wide-open landscapes and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders of the Mara and Talek Rivers in Kenya. One glimpse is enough to explain its appeal; it is typically open savannah, with a mass of amazing wildlife.
Features
General
- Environmentally friendly
Services
- ATM / banking
- Free bottled water
- Free toiletries
- Mosquito net
- Tour assistance
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Halal
Things to do (optional)
- Cultural Maasai tours
- Hot-air balloon safaris in Masai Mara
What's included
- Game drives
- Witnessing the great migration event
- 3 nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Ground transport in a comfortable safari vehicle for game viewing, photography, and touring
- Service of an English speaking professional driver / guide
- A liter of bottled water per person per day
What's not included
- International flights
- All park entrance fees
- Money for tips
- Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
- Local Maasai village visit
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 20 per person
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
178 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% 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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