This shorter, more exclusive alternative to a reserve-based crossing safari is based in the Mara North Conservancy, a private wildlife area bordering the main reserve where vehicle numbers are capped and off-road driving is permitted — both of which matter enormously when a crossing is unfolding.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a flight to a private Mara North Conservancy airstrip, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Mara North Conservancy
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeKicheche Mara Camp
LuxuryKaren Blixen Mara Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day along the conservancy’s migration corridor, with the flexibility to leave the track and position closer to gathering herds.
Full Day at the Migration Corridor
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A day spent primarily at known crossing points, with the low vehicle density of a private conservancy allowing genuinely close, unobstructed viewing.
Crossing Point Vigil
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A final morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Morning Game Drive and Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Mara North Conservancy fee | ~$120 per person per day |
| Domestic flights, Nairobi to conservancy airstrip | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with a short window who want maximum crossing-viewing quality over quantity of days, and who value a quieter, less crowded setting than the main reserve.Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with off-road access
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Conservancy fees
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance