4-Day The Great Mara Migration Experience

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

From Nairobi to Mara

6:00 AM – Pick Up in Nairobi
Meet your safari driver-guide at your hotel, residence, or airport for a short safari briefing before departure.

6:30 AM – Departure to Maasai Mara
Begin the scenic drive via the Nairobi–Narok highway with views of the countryside and local villages along the way.

8:00 AM – Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Stop for panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and a short photo break.

1:00 PM – Arrival & Check-In
Arrive at AA Lodge Maasai Mara, check in, and enjoy lunch at the lodge.

3:30 PM – Maasai Village Walk & Cultural Experience

Visit a traditional Maasai village for an immersive cultural experience. Learn about Maasai traditions, daily lifestyle, livestock keeping, and social structures. Enjoy traditional dances, explore manyattas, and interact with the community. Optional purchase of handmade crafts and souvenirs.

6:30 PM – Return to Lodge

7:30 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay
Dinner and overnight at Jambo Mara or similar.

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:

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

Full-day Masai Mara Game Drive

5:30 AM – Wake Up Call
Start the day early for the best wildlife viewing opportunities.

6:00 AM – Tea/Coffee & Snacks
Enjoy light refreshments before departure.

6:30 AM – Sunrise Game Drive
Explore the reserve during sunrise when wildlife is most active. Excellent chances to spot lions, hyenas, leopards, elephants, and other animals.

9:00 AM – Breakfast
Enjoy a bush breakfast or return to the lodge for a buffet breakfast.

10:00 AM – Extended Safari Exploration
Continue exploring deeper into Maasai Mara and the Mara River region, famous for hippos, crocodiles, and seasonal wildebeest migration crossings.

1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch
Lunch served at a scenic picnic site inside the reserve.

2:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive
Continue exploring different parts of the reserve while searching for the Big Five.

5:30 PM – Return to Lodge
Relax at the lodge after a full safari day.

7:30 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay
Dinner and overnight at Jambo 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)

Full-Day Masai Mara

5:30 AM – Early Morning Wake Up

Start early for the best wildlife viewing as predators are active in the cool morning hours.

6:00 AM – Tea/Coffee & Snacks
Enjoy light refreshments before departure.

6:30 AM – Sunrise Game Drive
Head into Maasai Mara for a full-day safari exploring different regions of the reserve. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

9:30 AM – Mara River Dramatic Wildebeest Crossing Experience
Visit the famous Mara River to witness (seasonal) the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings. Watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt river crossings while facing strong currents and crocodiles, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles.

1:00 PM – Picnic Lunch in the Reserve
Enjoy lunch at a scenic site inside the park.

2:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Continues
Continue exploring new wildlife areas across the Mara plains.

6:00 PM – Return to Lodge
7:30 PM – Dinner & Overnight Stay
Dinner and overnight Jambo 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

6:30 AM – Early Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast while taking in the final views of Maasai Mara.

7:30 AM – Check Out & Departure
Begin the journey back to Nairobi with scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way.

1:00 PM – Lunch Stop in Narok
Enjoy lunch and a short break before continuing the drive.

2:00 PM – Continue to Nairobi
Proceed with the journey back through the beautiful Kenyan countryside.

5:30 PM – Arrival in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and be dropped off at your hotel, residence, or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Maasai Mara safari experience.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.