Overview
Seven days dedicated to Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle.
This comprehensive migration safari leaves nothing to chance. Begin at Lake Nakuru with its flamingos and rhinos before devoting four full days to following the migration herds across the Maasai Mara. Full-day game drives, bush meals, and expert guiding ensure you're always in the right place at the right time.
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
Day 01 :
Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
- 07:30: Pickup from Nairobi hotel
- 08:00: Depart for Lake Nakuru via scenic route
- 11:00: Arrive Lake Nakuru, check-in at lodge
- 12:30: Lunch
- 16:00: Afternoon game drive – flamingos (seasonal), rhinos, lions, and buffalo
- 18:30: Return to lodge, dinner, and overnight
Day 02 :
Day 2: Lake Nakuru Exploration
- 06:30: Early morning game drive
- 09:30: Breakfast at lodge
- 10:30: Visit Makalia Falls and explore southern sector
- 13:00: Lunch
- 16:00: Afternoon game drive focusing on rhino conservation areas
- 18:30: Dinner and overnight
Day 03 :
Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
- 06:30: Early breakfast
- 07:30: Depart for Maasai Mara via Narok
- 12:30: Arrive Maasai Mara, check-in, lunch
- 16:00: Afternoon game drive – orientation to migration areas
- 18:30: Return to camp, dinner, and overnight
Day 04 :
Day 4: Full Day Migration Viewing
- 06:30: Early morning game drive heading toward Mara River
- 09:30: Bush breakfast in the wild
- 10:30: Continue monitoring river crossing points
- 13:00: Picnic lunch near the river
- 16:00: Afternoon game drive following herd movements
- 18:30: Return to camp, dinner, and overnight
Day 05 :
Day 5: Mara River Crossings
- 06:30: Morning game drive – position at key crossing areas
- 09:30: Breakfast at camp
- 10:30: Game drive exploring different sectors of the reserve
- 13:00: Lunch at camp
- 16:00: Afternoon game drive focusing on crossing activity
- 18:30: Sundowner drinks
- 19:30: Dinner and overnight
Day 06 :
Day 6: Mara North Conservancy
- 06:30: Morning game drive
- 09:30: Breakfast
- 10:30: Transfer to Mara North Conservancy – exclusive wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles
- 13:00: Picnic lunch in conservancy
- 16:00: Game drive in conservancy following migration herds
- 18:30: Return to camp, farewell dinner
Day 07 :
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi
- 06:30: Early breakfast
- 07:30: Final game drive en route to Mara gate
- 10:00: Depart for Nairobi
- 14:00: Arrive Nairobi, drop-off at hotel or airport
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 6 nights' luxury accommodation on full board
- All park entry fees
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Bush meals and sundowners
Exclusions
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities (balloon safari ~$500, village visit ~$60)
- Personal expenses