Experience the world-famous Great Migration on this 4-day safari in Masai Mara. Dramatic river crossings, Big Five encounters, and thrilling predator action in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles—perfect for peak season travel (July–October).
🐃 Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–September)
🌊 Dramatic Mara River crossings with crocodiles
🦁 Intense predator action – lions, cheetahs & hyenas
🚙 Multiple game drives focused on migration hotspots
🎈 Optional hot air balloon safari over the herds
📸 Once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography moments
🔥 One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa
Depart early from Nairobi and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive, beginning your search for migrating herds and predators.
Dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara.
Early breakfast followed by a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Today focuses on the Mara River, where migration crossings occur (timing is natural and unpredictable).
Expect:
Thousands of wildebeest gathering at crossing points
Crocodiles waiting in the river
Lions and hyenas targeting weak animals
Your guide will track movement patterns to maximize sightings.
Return to camp at sunset.
Another full day dedicated to following the migration herds.
Depending on movement, explore different regions of the Mara:
Open plains for cheetah hunts
Riverbanks for crossings
Wooded areas for leopards
Optional:
Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (highly recommended for migration season)
Dinner and overnight.
Early morning game drive (optional) for final sightings.
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi.
Arrive in the afternoon for drop-off at a hotel or airport.
✔️ Transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser / safari van
✔️ Professional safari guide (migration tracking expertise)
✔️ 3 nights accommodation in Masai Mara
✔️ Full board meals
✔️ Park entrance fees
✔️ Game drives focused on migration areas
✔️ Bottled drinking water
✔️ Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
❌ International flights & visa fees
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Tips & gratuities
❌ Drinks & personal expenses
❌ Hot air balloon safari
❌ Maasai village visit
❌ Nairobi accommodation (pre/post safari)