3 days Maasai Mara wildebeest migration safari

3 days Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 3+Guided Operated by Direct Kenya Safaris Ltd 5.0 from 72 reviews

Why we love it?

This three-day safari tour in Kenya offers the opportunity to see the big five animals along with thousands of other wildlife and bird species in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Travelers can explore the reserve by minivan equipped with long-range radio communications and enjoy meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trip. Optional activities include a balloon safari over the Masai Mara and a visit to a Maasai village, both available at additional cost. The itinerary also includes stops at Naivasha, where you can visit the Sonachi Green Crater Lake, and Amboseli National Park, with full-day game drives to experience its unique landscapes and wildlife. Transfers between Nairobi, Masai Mara, Naivasha, and Amboseli are included, making this a comprehensive wildlife and cultural experience suited for travelers interested in East African ecosystems and local communities.

Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
  • Pick up and drop off transfers.

Exclusions

  • International airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Balloon safari in Masai Mara (USD 475) per person per ride
  • Masai village visit (USD 25)
  • Park entrance fees for high season ( july- december)
  • Park entrance fees for low seaso ( january- december)

Itinerary

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

  • You will be pick up from the airport/hotel and thereafter drive via Narok town to Masai Mara National reserve the land of the Masai Tribe. The proud young Masai warrior nomads with their plaited hair red cloaks and spear challenge your curiosity.
    The 700-square-mile game Reserve is the Africa of your dream complete with animals grazing amid the superb rolling landscape of gentle hills and acacia woodlands.
    Check in to your first game drive. Evening game drive in reserve. Return to the camp before dark.

  • nature mara lodge

    Overnight at explore nature mara lodge

Day 2

Masai mara Full day

  • "BIG FIVE": Lion

    Today there will be a possibility to take an optional hot air balloon ride (costs excluded). “Take to the skies for the ultimate Masai Mara wildlife adventure, soaring in a hot air balloon over herds of game to the inner reaches of the Mara.

    Otherwise, Spend a whole day viewing wildlife in Masai Mara Game reserve with morning and afternoon game drives. Have a chance to see the "BIG FIVE": Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. Wildebeests, Zebras, Cheetahs and Gazelles, other kinds of African wildlife can also be easily spotted.

  • nature mara lodge

    Overnight at explore nature mara lodge

Day 3

Masai mara to Naivasha

  • After an early breakfast, Set out for an early morning game drive in the reserve. This is usually the most popular game viewing time. During the early hours temperatures are low, thus providing a favorable atmosphere both for the game and the viewer. Lion, Cheetah and Leopard roam the vast grasslands in search for their next meal; it may be an unsuspecting impala or even a small one like the warthog. Whatever the players, the spectacle of nature unfolding is always awe inspiring! You will later ascend the escarpment and drive via Great Rift Valley view points. The afternoon will be free time to wander around a 'non-touristy' town where the pax can do some shopping.

  • overnight at lake naivasha west beach camp

Day 4

Sonachi green crater lake

  • Breakfast will be serve in the early morning and you will be picked up by a driver from 0730am
    Then transfer to the Green Crater Lake takes you out of Naivasha and along a rough and bumpy road down the edge of lake Naivasha Passing by huge Greenhouses where roses and other flowers are grown for the export market.
    You will arrive at the Green Crater Lake at 8.00am approx and you will begin your morning game walk.
    The green crater lake was formed by volcanic activity.
    The group will walk in a reserve where its possible to get up close to Giraffe and many varieties of antelope.
    It is a great opportunity for photos. The guides will answer questions about the animals birdlife etc and point out the rocks formed due to the volcanic activity.

  • Overnight at lake naivasha west beach camp

Day 5

Naivasha to Amboseli national park

  • You will take your early morning breakfast then you will be driven to the southern part of Kenya called Amboseli where you will pass near the boarder of Kenya and Tanzania (note: please when you are passing to a Amboseli national park the visa is not needed because the park is on the side of Kenya.)
    You will arrive in the park in the late evening and the game drive en route to your tented camp.

  • Overnight at amboseli sentrim lodge

Day 6

Amboseli full day

  • Masai Village and learn their rich culture at an extra cost

    Today, you will spend the whole day in Amboseli National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives. This park is termed as an Animal's paradise. Visit Masai Village and learn their rich culture at an extra cost. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow -capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • overnight at amboseli sentrim lodge

Day 7

Amboseli to Nairobi to Zanzibar

  • After breakfast we will leave the camp and transfer back to Nairobi for your flight to Zanzibar. This will be an ideal relaxation moment. On arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation which is for dinner, breakfast.

  • overnight at zanzibar ocean blue hotel

Day 8

Zanzibar island

  • Today after you enjoy your full buffet breakfast, you will enjoy a full day uninterrupted relaxing time. You will be having free time in a cool and quite environment. This day will be well spent in the beach.

  • Overnight at zanzibar ocean blue hotel

Day 9

Zanzibar Island

  • Optional

    Optional:( at an extra cost)
    Today you go on an excursion to the spice and fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with in depth information not only about spices, but also organically grown herbs and a detailed description about their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch at our guides’ home, where you can taste the spices and fruits.
    Spice tour- $100 per person
    Blue Safari - $250 per person.

Day 10

Zanzibar to Nairobi

  • After your morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airport and depart Zanzibar to Nairobi for your next destination.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions the clients to sent details of their pick up at least 12 hours before departure.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 3 days before start

Non-refundable after 3 days before start