5 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred on a picturesque 5.5-hour road trip in your own private, exclusive 4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle. As you descend into the dramatic Great Rift Valley, you will stop briefly at the viewpoint for stunning views of the largest Valley in the world, a wonder so massive that it is said to be visible from outer space. Then, continue onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya’s famous wildlife park, and arrive at your camp for a leisurely lunch.

In the afternoon, embark on a thrilling game drive to spot astonishing wildlife ranging from big cats such as lion, leopard and cheetah to rhino, elephant and wildebeest. Your private driver-guide will try his best to show you not only the ‘Big Five’ animals but also the ‘Big Nine.’ Return to camp by 6.30pm for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy two scintillating game drives through one of Africa’s best-known reserves: one in the morning from 6:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., before breakfast and the other in the late afternoon after lunch, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Early mornings and late afternoons are considered the best time to spot animals when they are at their most active.

With flexible timings tailored to your travel style, whether travelling with children or on a honeymoon, you may choose to have a full day game drive with a packed picnic lunch at no extra cost. After an adventure-filled day, you will return to the base in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

On day 3, embark on an early morning game drive, estimated 6:15 am, to spot early risers and a vast array of wildlife at its most active before the heat of the day sets in. Experience the magic of the African wild as the sun rises, casting a soft golden hue over the landscape.

Return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast before being transferred to Governors Camp, an intimate luxury safari camp nestled in the riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippos, and crocodiles. On arrival in the late morning, check in and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. Game drives resume in the afternoon at 3:30 pm. You will explore further into the outlying parts of the park, following the great migration until 5:00 pm before returning to your camp in time for tea or coffee.

Masai Mara is famed for the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras in a frenzied bout of territorial conquests and mating that happens from July-October. After a hearty breakfast, you may choose to embark on morning and afternoon game drives or even head out for a full-day game excursion to witness the wildebeest migration with a packed picnic lunch. Witness the actual survival of the fittest as the herds plunge through the crocodile-infested Mara River.

Optional activities such as a Maasai Village Visit, a Nature Walk and a hot air balloon safari at an extra cost.

You can also personalize your stay with an authentic Maasai village visit on the outskirts of the reserve or book a nature walk (subject to availability), where you will enjoy an hour-long walk with the resident guide based at the camp. For a truly unforgettable perspective, opt for a sunrise hot air balloon flight, a spectacular way to witness the splendor of the Mara from above.

After a relaxed breakfast, you will check out by 8:30 am and transfer back to Nairobi with a brief morning game drive en-route. You are expected to exit the park by 10 am for your departure flight.