5 Days / 4 Nights Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari The Great Wildebeest Migration Experience

There are few wildlife spectacles on Earth that compare to witnessing over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras crossing the crocodile-filled M

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1: Nairobi – Great Rift Valley – Maasai Mara National Reserve

06:30 AM Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your professional safari guide for a detailed safari briefing before departing in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser. 07:00 AM Depart Nairobi. As you leave the city behind, enjoy the changing scenery from modern Nairobi to the beautiful Kenyan countryside. 09:00 AM – Great Rift Valley Escarpment Viewpoint One of Kenya's most famous viewpoints. Here you'll stop to admire the spectacular panoramic views overlooking the Great Rift Valley. Experience includes: Photography session Coffee break (optional) Local souvenir shopping Learn about the geological formation of the Rift Valley This is one of Kenya's most photographed locations. Approximate stop: 30–40 minutes 10:30 AM Continue through Narok Town. This vibrant Maasai town offers a glimpse into everyday local life before entering the wilderness. Optional stop: Fresh fruits Washrooms 12:30 PM Arrive at your safari lodge/camp. Welcome drink upon arrival. Check-in. 01:00 PM Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch overlooking the African wilderness. Relax and refresh before your first safari adventure. 03:30 PM Afternoon Game Drive Begins Your first introduction to the world-famous Maasai Mara. Expect to encounter: Elephants Lions Giraffes Zebras Buffalo Thomson's gazelles Topis Hyenas Cheetahs (if lucky) Your guide will position the vehicle for the best photography opportunities. 05:30 PM Golden Hour Photography Experience the magical African sunset over the endless plains. One of the most unforgettable moments of your safari. 06:30 PM Return to the lodge. 07:30 PM Dinner. Relax around the campfire while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness. Overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 2: Day 2: Full-Day Great Wildebeest Migration Safari

05:30 AM Wake-up call. Fresh tea or coffee. 06:00 AM Depart for an early morning game drive. The early hours offer the best chance of spotting predators returning from their night hunt. Possible sightings: Lions Leopards Hyenas Cheetahs Jackals 08:00 AM Bush breakfast in the wilderness (where permitted by your accommodation). Enjoy breakfast surrounded by nature. 09:00 AM – 03:30 PM The Great Wildebeest Migration Experience Spend the day exploring different sections of the reserve following wildlife movements. Visit the famous Mara River crossing points. Possible experiences include: Thousands of wildebeest crossing the river Nile crocodiles waiting beneath the water Lions stalking migrating herds Hippo pools Elephant families crossing the plains Vultures circling after predator kills Your guide stays in communication with other experienced guides to maximize your chances of witnessing active crossings. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic location overlooking the Mara River. Afternoon Continue exploring the reserve in search of: Black rhino Leopard Secretary birds Ostriches Martial eagles Servals 05:30 PM Enjoy another spectacular African sunset. 06:30 PM Return to lodge. Dinner. Optional storytelling around the campfire. Overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Day 3: Sunrise Safari – Maasai Village – Afternoon Leisure

05:45 AM Wake-up call. 06:15 AM Sunrise Game Drive The Mara comes alive as the first rays of sunlight illuminate the savannah. This peaceful drive offers incredible opportunities to photograph wildlife in the soft morning light. 09:00 AM Return to lodge. Breakfast. 10:30 AM Visit a Traditional Maasai Village. Experience authentic Maasai culture through: Traditional dances Warrior jumping ceremony Visit to Maasai homes (Manyattas) Learn about traditional customs Meet local families Handcrafted beadwork and souvenir shopping This visit supports local communities while offering meaningful cultural exchange. 01:00 PM Lunch. Afternoon Options Guests may choose to: Relax at the lodge Swim Watch wildlife from the lodge Photography around the property 04:30 PM Short evening game drive. Perfect opportunity to search for wildlife missed during previous drives. 06:30 PM Return to lodge. Dinner. Final overnight in Maasai Mara.

Day 4: Day 4: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park

06:30 AM Breakfast. Check out. 07:30 AM Depart for Lake Nakuru. Enjoy scenic landscapes along the journey. 12:30 PM Arrive at your lodge. Lunch. Check-in. Relax briefly. 03:30 PM Afternoon Game Drive Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for: White Rhinos Black Rhinos Rothschild's Giraffes Tree-climbing lions Waterbucks Zebras Buffaloes Bird enthusiasts may also spot: Pelicans African Fish Eagles Flamingos (seasonal) Kingfishers Herons Visit scenic viewpoints overlooking the lake for breathtaking photographs. 06:30 PM Return to lodge. Dinner. Overnight in Lake Nakuru.

Day 5: Day 5: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

06:30 AM Early breakfast. 07:00 AM Final Morning Game Drive One last opportunity to photograph: Rhinos Lions Giraffes Buffaloes Flamingos (depending on water levels) Baboons Visit Baboon Cliff for panoramic views over Lake Nakuru before exiting the park. 10:00 AM Depart for Nairobi. 01:00 PM Lunch at a carefully selected restaurant (optional or included, depending on package). 03:30 PM Arrive in Nairobi. Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. End of an unforgettable safari.

Published seasonal prices

Low season: USD 2098 per adult. Peak season: USD 2650 per adult. Final availability and optional changes are confirmed by our team.

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