This itinerary spends its entire five days in the Maasai Mara, timed to coincide with the Great Migration’s presence in the reserve, typically from July through October. Three full game-drive days give genuine time to follow the herds rather than a single rushed visit.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a flight or road transfer to the Maasai Mara, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
BudgetEnchoro Wildlife Camp
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day following the wildebeest and zebra herds across the reserve, guided by your driver’s radio network with other guides tracking herd movements.
Full Day Migration Tracking
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A day based around the Mara River crossing points, where herds gather before attempting the crossing past waiting crocodiles.
Full Day at the Mara River
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A day focused on the Mara’s resident predators, whose hunting activity intensifies with the herds present — lion, cheetah and, with good fortune, leopard.
Full Day Predator Tracking
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A final morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi and onward connection.
Morning Game Drive and Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Domestic flight, Nairobi to Mara (optional) | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with limited time who want the migration and nothing but the migration, without a longer itinerary diluting the focus.Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Mara reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flights (if selected)
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance