Time your visit for the Great Migration, when huge herds of wildebeest and zebra cross into the Masai Mara, usually between July and October. This week-long stay gives you several days of game drives focused on the Mara River and the plains, with the best chance of seeing river crossings.
We arrange your driver-guide, accommodation and park permits, and every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, interests and budget. Contact us for a personal quote.
Drive from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, about 5 to 6 hours. Arrive at your camp or lodge for dinner. Overnight.
Full-day game drive across the plains, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants and the first herds of migrating wildebeest. Picnic lunch. Overnight.
Head toward the Mara River to wait at known crossing points. Crossings depend on the herds' movements and cannot be guaranteed, so we allow plenty of time. Overnight.
Another full day following the herds and predators, guided by your driver's tracking and radio updates. Overnight.
Optionally start with a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the Mara, arranged for an extra cost. Later, visit a Maasai village. Overnight.
More game viewing, with time to revisit the best spots from your trip. Overnight.
Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon.
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced driver-guide
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the trip
- Masai Mara reserve entry fees
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- International flights
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) or visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, rangers and staff
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities such as balloon flights and cultural visits
- Domestic flights unless confirmed in your quote
Kenya has good wildlife viewing all year. The dry months from June to October and from January to February are the easiest for game drives, and the Great Migration is usually in the Masai Mara from about July to October.
Most visitors need a Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA), which you should apply for online through the official government system before you travel. Check the current requirements for your nationality. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention.
The herds are usually in the Mara from about July to October, but timing depends on the rains and cannot be guaranteed. We plan your trip around the most likely herd position for your dates.
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests, group size and budget, and we will adjust the itinerary, accommodation level and pace to suit you. Every trip is tailor-made, and we provide a personal quote.