10 Day Great Migration Kenya Safari
OVERVIEW
Your Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi
Accommodation:
Luxury
- Hemingways Nairobi
Mid-Range
- Tamarind Tree Hotel
Budget
- Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 – Nairobi to Masai Mara
The road descends dramatically into the Great Rift Valley before continuing toward the Masai Mara ecosystem. The landscape gradually opens into vast plains dotted with acacia trees.
Your first afternoon game drive introduces the reserve’s extraordinary wildlife density where elephants, giraffes and antelope often appear within minutes of entering the park.
Accommodation:
Luxury
- Angama Mara
Mid-Range
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Budget
- Enkorok Mara Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Following the Migration
Morning game drives search for the migrating herds which can stretch across the plains in astonishing numbers. Predators such as lions and hyenas follow closely behind creating dramatic wildlife encounters.
Afternoon exploration often focuses on the Mara River where crocodiles wait near traditional crossing points used by migrating animals.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Masai Mara Migration Landscape
Another full day in the Mara reveals how dynamic the migration ecosystem is. Herds move steadily across the plains while predators position themselves along the edges of the massive wildlife columns.
Dust rises behind thousands of moving animals as the migration reshapes the landscape day by day.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Masai Mara Exploration
Your guide adjusts the day’s routes based on wildlife activity and recent sightings across the reserve.
Late afternoon often delivers spectacular photography moments as golden light spreads across the savannah and enormous herds stretch toward the horizon.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Masai Mara Wildlife Safari
Another day ensures flexibility to position yourself where migration activity is strongest. Guides interpret the landscape constantly, reading tracks and animal behaviour to locate predators following the herds.
The scale of the ecosystem becomes unmistakable as thousands of animals move across the plains.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Leaving the Mara behind, the journey returns north through the Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha where freshwater lakes and volcanic landscapes dominate the scenery.
A boat excursion on the lake reveals hippos, fish eagles and abundant birdlife along the shoreline.
Accommodation Options
Luxury
- Loldia House
Mid-Range
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Budget
- Naivasha Kongoni Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 – Lake Naivasha Exploration
Today explores the surrounding landscapes including Crescent Island where walking safaris allow close encounters with giraffes, zebras and antelope.
The slower pace offers a refreshing contrast after several days of intense wildlife viewing in the Mara.
Accommodation: Same as Day 7
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – Return to Nairobi
Today explores the surrounding landscapes including Crescent Island where walking safaris allow close encounters with giraffes, zebras and antelope.
The slower pace offers a refreshing contrast after several days of intense wildlife viewing in the Mara.
Accommodation Options
Luxury
- Hemingways Nairobi
Mid-Range
- Tamarind Tree Hotel
Budget
- Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 – Departure
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
What to expect
Includes
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with professional guide
- All park entry fees
- All scheduled game drives and activities
- Accommodation and meals as listed
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- Airport transfers
Excludes
- International flights and visas
- Tourist visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expenses