The world-famous Masai Mara is one of Africa’s most popular destinations, with safari-goers flocking to the reserve to glimpse lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo and elephant. Come between June and October to see the great migration – when more than a million wildebeest and zebra enter the park from the neighbouring Serengeti.
The great wildebeest migration
An essential guide to planning a migration safari in Tanzania and Kenya
Sometimes called ‘the greatest show on earth’, the wildebeest migration sees mega herds of almost two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles continuously travel thousands of kilometres in a broadly clockwise direction from the southern Serengeti, north into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, and back again. Along the way the herds experience the full circle of life, from mating, to calving, to death – often in the jaws of their many predators: the crocodiles and big cats who are themselves sustained by Mother Nature’s beautiful, if brutal, cycle. This endless journey sees herds splitting and reforming, retracing their steps before heading onwards again and other variations that can make the whole thing more chaotic than it might at first seem...read more
Masai Mara National Park, Nairobi, Ol Pejeta Game Reserve
Activity
Safari, Luxury, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks
Tour Type
Custom itinerary,
Private guided tour
Physical Level
Easy
An exceptional one-week safari with top-class camps at a family-friendly price.
This tour combines incredible wildlife experiences, super national parks, with an optional night game drive, resulting in an unforgettable safari adventure in Kenya.
After your first night in Nairobi, your journey begins as you make your way to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy to visit the last remaining rhinos and exciting game drives.
After a visit to the vibrant wildlife of Lake Nakuru, spend your remaining days traversing the endless plains of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
Accommodation
All nights in carefully-selected, quality assured lodges or tented camps including unique, independently-owned boutiques. All hotels can be upgraded or changed on request.
Guided excursions
All trips and excursions accompanied by a top-rated expert wildlife guide to give you an insider’s view of Kenya.
All park and game reserves fees, including conservation fees, are included.
Ground transfers
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in luxury 4x4 safari jeep.
Some meals
All meals that are included will be outlined in the final itinerary. Typically, these include breakfast, lunch, and dinner but are subject to the individual tour.
Internal flights
Domestic/internal flights are included.
International flights
International flights are not included but can be factored into any of the itineraries based on your preferred departing airport.
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