5-Day Great Migration Safari
Safari package

5-Day Great Migration Safari

Time it right for the spectacle of the year: thousands of wildebeest and zebra braving the Mara River crossings.

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • From $1,690 per person
  • Mara River crossings
  • Big cats
  • Peak season

Overview

Built around the Great Migration (typically July to October), with extra time near the Mara River to give you the best chance of seeing a crossing, and the big cats that follow the herds.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi to Maasai Mara

    Drive via the Rift Valley; afternoon game drive.

  2. Day 2

    Mara River

    Full day near the river crossing points with a picnic lunch.

  3. Day 3

    Migration herds

    Follow the herds across the plains; optional hot-air balloon at dawn.

  4. Day 4

    Big cat country

    Game drives focused on lions, cheetahs and leopards; optional Maasai village visit.

  5. Day 5

    Return to Nairobi

    Morning game drive, then return to Nairobi.

What's included

Included

  • Return transport from Nairobi in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary (full board on safari)
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives

Not included

  • Park entrance fees (unless stated)
  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot-air balloon safari and optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and personal expenses

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