Travel guideWhen to See the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara
Timing, river crossings and what to pack — a practical guide to planning your Maasai Mara safari around the wildebeest migration.
Maasai Mara · Kenya
Maasai Mara Safari
Witness the Great Migration and Africa's iconic wildlife.
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Next departure21 Nov – 24 Nov 2026
Spaces12 of 12 left
FromKSh 45,000
Overview
Three nights in the heart of the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives in open-roof safari vehicles.
Track lion prides across the plains, watch elephants at the river and, in season, witness the wildebeest crossings of the Mara River. Evenings are spent around the campfire under a sky full of stars.
Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi to the Mara
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Depart Nairobi via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Activities- Rift Valley viewpoint
- Afternoon game drive
LunchDinnerMara tented camp
Day 2Full day in the Mara
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A full day exploring the reserve with a picnic lunch by the Mara River.
Activities- Full-day game drive
- Mara River crossing point
BreakfastLunchDinnerMara tented camp
Day 3Dawn drive & Maasai village
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Early game drive when predators are most active, followed by a visit to a Maasai village.
Activities- Sunrise game drive
- Maasai village visit
BreakfastLunchDinnerMara tented camp
Day 4Return to Nairobi
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A final morning drive, then return to Nairobi by mid-afternoon.
Activities- Morning game drive
BreakfastLunch
What's included
- 3 nights' tented camp accommodation
- All meals on safari
- Park entry fees
- Daily game drives
- Professional driver-guide
- Bottled water
Not included
- Hot-air balloon safari
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Accommodation
Luxury tented camp
Transport
4x4 safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
Meeting & departure point
Wild Horizon lounge, Westlands, Nairobi — 6:30 AM
Difficulty
Easy
Travel requirements
Valid passport or national ID (East African residents). Yellow fever certificate where applicable. Travel insurance strongly recommended.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations more than 45 days before departure: deposit retained. 45–21 days: 50% of the total. Less than 21 days: no refund.
Refund policy
Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 days of an approved cancellation.
Departures
Departure
Sat, 21 Nov 2026
Open for booking
Sat, 19 Dec 2026
Open for booking
Sat, 16 Jan 2027
Open for booking
Status key: Open for booking · Almost full · Fully booked · Booking closed · Cancelled · Completed
Questions
When is the migration?
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Usually July to October, though timing varies each year.
Is it suitable for children?
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Yes — children aged 5 and above are welcome.
Make an Enquiry
Reserve your place
KSh 45,000 per adult
Reserve with a 30% deposit. Pay the balance in full or in flexible Polepole instalments up to 21 days before departure.
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