7 days wildebeest migration in Maasai mara
This 7 days wildebeest migration in Maasai mara will take you on a wildlife experience in Maasai mara national reserve the most popular wildlife destination for travelers interested in the wildebeest migration that involves over a million of the wildebeest and other herbivores migrating annually in search of water and greener pastures and also to prepare for the calving season. The migration is one of the most phenomenal natural occurrences that you shouldn’t miss while on your Kenya safari. Continue with the detailed itinerary for more insight about the safari experience in the country.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi/city tour
Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara
Day 3-6: Full day game drives following the wildebeest migration
Day 7: Departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi/city tour
Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative of our tour company to welcome you to Kenya. You will be briefed about your 7 days wildebeest migration in Maasai Mara National Reserve and then be transferred to your hotel in Nairobi city. Depending on the time you make your way to the park, you will get to participate in a Nairobi city tour you will get the opportunity to visit some shopping centers, city walks, you will get to visit the Maasai villages where you will interact with the locals to understand more about their rewarding cultures, you will get to purchase their souvenirs, cultural attires and so on. After the experience, head back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Maasai Mara
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, you will connect with your guide to transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The reserve is the ultimate destination for travelers who are interested in participating in the wildlife safaris in Kenya. The drive to Maasai Mara will give you exceptional views of the fast pace of the Kenyans while driving to the reserve. The reserve is famous for housing over 8000 animals, including the big five animals; the leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, lions and leopards and herbivores like the bushbucks, elands, gazelles, and wildebeest and many other attractions. It should be noted that the Maasai Mara National Reserve is the most notable destination for the wildebeest migration. You will also get to visit the Maasai Mara village as you make your way to the reserve and when you get to it, you will participate in a short game drive watch a number of animal species and later on make your way to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3-6: Full day game drives following the wildebeest migration
On these days, day 3-6, you will get to participate in the game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve You will wake up early to an early morning breakfast and then embark on the game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve following the wildebeest migration through the park. if you’re lucky enough, you will get to watch in the spectacular Mara River crossing, which will give you the chance to watch over a million wildebeest crossing the river from Serengeti National Park. The herds can be seen facing off with the crocodiles, lions and other predators as they fight to make their way to the savannah plains searching for green pastures and water.
Day 7: Departure
After an early morning breakfast at your hotel, check out of your lodge and drive to Nairobi city. You will have lunch along the way and when you reach the city you will be transferred to the airport for your departure and then catch your next flight home.
End of the 7 days wildebeest migration in Maasai mara.
Trip Inclusions
- Pickup and drop off in Nairobi city
- An English-speaking guide
- Entrance permits
- All activities included on the itinerary
- Entrance permits
- Meals and bottled water
- 4X4 safari vehicle & Fuel
Trip exclusions
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Kenya visa fees
- Activities that are not included in the itinerary
