Upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative for a welcome briefing. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to the Masai Mara, traversing the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, where you will stop for photographs. Continue through savanna landscapes, observing local Maasai communities, before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. After settling in, embark on your first afternoon game drive. This initial foray into the reserve offers a thrilling introduction to its rich wildlife, with likely sightings of lion, elephant, giraffe, and zebra. Return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing in the heart of the migration corridor. With a packed lunch, you will have the flexibility to explore the vast grasslands and river systems where the great herds of wildebeest and zebra gather. The Masai Mara is renowned for its high density of predators; watch for lions, cheetahs, and leopards, often seen in pursuit of their prey. The day is dedicated to searching for the dramatic river crossings and vast herds that define the migration. As the sun sets, return to your lodge to recount the day’s adventures over dinner.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor one final morning in the Mara with an early game drive. This is an excellent time for photography, as the soft morning light bathes the landscape and wildlife is often at its most active. Keep a watch for any wildlife action you may have missed previously. After the game drive, return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. You will then begin your journey back to Nairobi, with a lunch stop en route. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport in the afternoon, concluding your safari.
Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
Meals: Breakfast
This safari is timed for the Great Wildebeest Migration, offering a front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Key species you are likely to encounter include:
The Great Migration: Vast herds of Wildebeest and Zebra.
Big Cats: Lion, Cheetah, and Leopard.
Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino (Leopard is elusive but possible).
Other Wildlife: Masai Giraffe, Topi, Eland, Hippo, Crocodile, Spotted Hyena, and numerous antelope species.
Migration Season: This itinerary is specifically designed for the peak of the Wildebeest Migration, which typically occurs from July to October.
General Wildlife: Excellent year-round, but the dry seasons from June to October offer the best overall game viewing conditions.
