Trip Info
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Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
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Not for solo travellers
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, shared tour
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English
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All meals included
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5
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75
Overview
You need to spend four days in the Masai Mara National Reserve to experience probably one of the most memorable events globally, the migration of the wildebeest. In this time you are able to witness more than 1.5 million animals entering and exiting the African most sought after national park. Apart from the migration our journey will enclose watching the famous big cat family from a mini-van with a roof that opens to the top.
Highlights
- Shared tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Not for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 5 years
Itinerary
From the hotel or airport, we make sure to arrive at 0730am before proceeding with the trip. From here, we will take a road trip to the viewing point of the Great Rift Valley and heading to Masai Mara National Reserve. This massive reserve is indeed a part of the Great Serengeti plains which is famous for its magnificent wildebeest migration spectacle. This is one of the few national reserves in the country that harbors the Big Five, which include lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and independently, the rhinoceros. After lunch at Mara Sentrim Lodge, you can spend some time to rest before you proceed for the afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara National Reserve is perhaps one of the biggest conservancies in the world encompassing a vast and a diverse habitat. Many species of mammals are here and very many of them are easily visible. Some of the wild animals found in the park are the Masai giraffe, elands and other plain games like impala, zebras, thomsons gaizzles as well as grand galzzes.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
The Best Period: June to October (Wildlife) August to October (Wildebeest Migration)
High SeasonJune to October and December to March
Best WeatherJune to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Camp
- Semi luxury campsite that is situated outside the boundaries of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
We dedicate an entire day to game viewing, observing predators, and marveling at the park’s remarkable wildlife density. The plains are home to large herds of grazing animals, while cheetahs and leopards may be spotted stealthily hiding behind acacia branches. An optional visit to a Maasai village offers a glimpse into their cultural performances, including traditional songs and dances that are integral to their daily life and ceremonies. This immersive experience provides insight into their homes, social structure, and way of life. Dinner and an overnight stay at Mara Sentrim Lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Camp
- Semi luxury campsite that is situated outside the boundaries of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Spend a full day exploring the park, scanning the vast landscapes for predators and marveling at its astonishingly high wildlife population. Expansive plains teem with large herds of grazing animals, while elusive cheetahs and leopards can often be spotted lurking behind acacia branches. For a deeper cultural experience, opt for a visit to a Maasai village, where vibrant traditional songs and dances bring their rich heritage to life. This special encounter offers a rare glimpse into their daily routines, homes, and social hierarchy. Conclude the day with a delightful dinner and an overnight stay at Mara Sentrim Lodge.
Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Sentrim Mara Camp
- Semi luxury campsite that is situated outside the boundaries of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, we depart for Nairobi and will arrive by the evening on our last day of the tour.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- For an additional charge, arrangements for accommodations are also available.
- You will be dropped at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals: (As indicated in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Trophies (mementos, travel expenses, visa expenses, etc.)
- • Government-initiated taxes and/or park fees hike
- • Certain dishes (These foods are specified in the day by day section)
FAQs
The ideal time for booking a 4-day mid-range Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration safari is from July to October. About 1.5 million of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles cross the crocodile infested river to migrate from Serengeti in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya to look for pastures. This is because the biggest river crossings occur mid August and early September offering the best game viewing in the park. It is preferred to book your safari during this period in advance especially between three to six months to enable one get the best bookings of accommodation and guiding services.
Expect to see thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the plains and having to go through challenges like being attacked by predators or crossing the Mara River during your 4-day mid-range Maas Mara wildebeest migration safari. That will make you come across lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and crocodiles either hunting or feeding on carcasses. Besides migration, which is the main attraction, Masai Mara is endowed with other sights and showpiece animals such as the Big Five : lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinoceros. Every game drive brings an opportunity to witness some stunning views and different interactions with animals.
Mid-range safari entails the use of tidy and spacious lodges or tented camps that are still fairly priced. All the accommodations stay near areas that contain the many wild animals so that you get the best chance at seeing wildlife during your safari. Anticipate that each room should have a private bathroom and shower, good beds, hot water, good food, and sometimes internet access. Among the moderately priced ones you have about Mara Maisha Camp, Basecamp Explorer, and Fig Tree Camp, all of which are genuinely favorable and provide wild bush feel.
The journey to and fro Masai Mara for the 4-day wildebeest migration mid-range safari may be tiring but full of fun. If you are driving, it will take you 5-6 hours on the road from Nairobi a distance of about 280 kilometers. The last part consists of some difficult tracks and soil roads which make it a bit rough to pass through. Other flights are domestic ones that take approximately 45 minutes from Wilson airport in Nairobi to a local airstrip in Masai Mara. Though the road trip makes it possible to have chances to explore and visit historical points of interest on the way, the flight option brings more convenience and saves time.
For your 4-day mid range Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari, you should pack light colored and comfortable clothing. This means that even if you are traveling in the morning or in the evening, it is advisable to wear a jacket or a fleece. These are hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, binoculars, camera, comfortable shoes, and insect repellent. If you plan to take a trip to this region during rainy season (March-May or November), it would be advisable to carry an umbrella or a raincoat with you on your tour. Do not forget travel documents, tips’ money, and any personal medication that may require to be taken during the trip.
Yes, the 4-day Mid-Range Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari is ideal for families and first-time travelers. Most of them provide family-friendly accommodations and meals, as well as kid-friendly activities in case the camp or lodge is hosting children. For first-timers, there are hardly any easier places to go on a safari than the Masai Mara with professional tour guides always on standby to offer their services. Safari activities include game drives that are conducted in well-equipped 4 wheel drive vehicles with skilled personnel who offer commentaries of the fauna and flora present in the parks and reserves.
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