4-Day Early Bird Wildebeest Migration Safari, Kenya-2026

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve

You’ll be picked up early from your Nairobi hotel or airport and driven through the scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at a viewpoint for photos. Continue across the rolling plains to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the reserve, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and herds of antelope. As the sun sets over the golden savannah, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the calls of the wild.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Game Drive – Mara River Migration Experience

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch, heading toward the famous Mara River — the heart of the Great Migration. Witness the dramatic crossings where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters in search of greener pastures. This incredible natural spectacle, peaking between July and September, offers unmatched photographic opportunities. Later in the evening, return to your camp for a warm meal and stories by the bonfire under the African stars.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara Exploration & Optional Cultural Visit

Spend another exciting day exploring different parts of the reserve. Early morning and late afternoon drives give you the best chance to spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action. Between drives, relax at your camp or visit a local Maasai village (optional) to learn about their traditional lifestyle and culture. End your day with a relaxing dinner and overnight stay, cherishing the magical sights and sounds of the Mara.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Nairobi

After an early breakfast, enjoy a short final game drive as you exit the park, capturing last glimpses of wildlife against the sunrise. Drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or airport — marking the end of a truly unforgettable migration safari in the heart of Africa.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.