$6,160 to $6,720 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Fly into the heart of Maasai Mara
Fly into the heart of Maasai Mara
Your spectacular migration safari takes flight from Nairobi’s bustling Wilson Airport, boarding a scenic luxury flight that sweeps over the dramatic floor of the Great Rift Valley before touching down smoothly at Keekorok Airstrip. Within minutes, you arrive at Muthu Keekorok Lodge, a historic property perfectly positioned directly in the path of the thundering herds. After settling into your premium room and savoring a delicious gourmet lunch, you will set off on your first exhilarating afternoon game drive.
The plains surrounding Keekorok are alive with dramatic action. Instantly, you are surrounded by tens of thousands of migratory wildebeests and zebras blanketing the golden oat grass. As dusk approaches, the air fills with low, resonant grunts as the massive herds shift across the savannah under the watchful eyes of hidden lions. You return to the lodge by twilight to relax at the famous Hippo Bar, overlooking a lively pool of wallowing hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Witness the frenzied crossing at Mara River
Witness the frenzied crossing at Mara River
Day 2 opens with the golden light of dawn spilling across the endless Maasai Mara plains. After an early breakfast at Muthu Keekorok Lodge, you set out with a packed picnic lunch for a thrilling, full-day exploration deeper into the open savannah. This dedicated tracking allows you to immerse yourself fully in the rhythm of the Great Migration, traversing vast grasslands teeming with hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras stretching to the horizon.
The sheer scale of life here is breathtaking. Keep your camera ready as apex predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs track the moving herds, using the cover of tall oat grass to plot their next hunt. At midday, you will pause under a lone acacia tree for a classic bush picnic lunch, completely surrounded by wild Africa, before continuing an afternoon of unmatched wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Another crossing viewing with focus on apex predators
Another crossing viewing with focus on apex predators
On your third day, the safari shifts toward the Mara River, the ultimate stage for the migration's most gripping spectacles. Setting out with a packed picnic lunch, your guide will navigate to key crossing points where massive columns of wildebeests and zebras gather along the steep embankments, hesitating on the brink of a high-stakes plunge.
The atmosphere is thick with tension as the herd builds up, waiting for a single courageous leader to make the leap. When the crossing finally triggers, the river erupts into spectacular chaos—a thundering rush of splashing water as the animals brave deep currents and the predatory gaze of enormous Nile crocodiles.
The Predator-Prey Nexus: The concentration of prey along the riverine forests creates a prime hunting ground for the Mara's large crocodile populations and stealthy river-patrolling lion prides.
After witnessing this raw display of survival, you'll find a scenic, safe spot on a ridge to enjoy your picnic lunch.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Soaring over the migration and final safari trails
Soaring over the migration and final safari trails
Your penultimate day in the Mara begins in the thrilling, pre-dawn darkness as you head to the launch site for a magical morning hot air balloon safari. As the burners roar to life and inflate the canvas, you lift off smoothly just as the first golden rays of the sun paint the African sky. Floating silently over the endless savannah, you enjoy a breathtaking bird’s-eye perspective of the Great Migration—watching massive, winding columns of wildebeests trailing across the plains far below. After a peaceful hour in the air, you touch down to a spectacular, freshly prepared champagne bush breakfast right in the heart of the wild.
The adventure continues into the afternoon with general game drives traversing the rich grasslands. This final full safari loop focuses on tracking any elusive species still on your checklist, from reclusive black rhinos to elegant leopards resting in the shade of riverine trees.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Final Fly-in Safari to Nairobi
Final Fly-in Safari to Nairobi
Your final morning in the Mara begins with a peaceful breakfast at the lodge, soaking in the last sights and sounds of the vibrant African bush. By mid-morning, pay a visittoaMaasaiVillage, then you will check out and enjoy a short transfer back to Keekorok Airstrip for your scheduled return flight. Soaring back over the vast plains and deep escarpments of the Rift Valley, you will touch down at Wilson Airport by early afternoon, concluding an unforgettable fly-in migration experience.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
