About 6 Days Wildebeest Migration Kenya
Our 6 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari is the supreme wildlife safari package designed for visitors traveling to Kenya with the purpose of observing the Great Wildebeest Migration as it unfurls in the boundless plains of Masai Mara National Reserve. African safari vacations in Kenya regularly include visits to the iconic Masai Mara, celebrated for its extraordinary wildlife sightings.
Masai Mara National Reserve, a renowned wildlife destination in Kenya, is acclaimed for hosting large herds of wildlife and being the stage for the Wildebeest Migration, a natural wonder, during the months of July, August, and September. Over 1.5 million wildebeests, also referred to as the Gnu, together with hundreds of thousands of gazelles and zebras, traverse the Mara River from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai plains. Safari tours in Masai Mara offer abundant opportunities to observe this remarkable spectacle.
This 6-day wildebeest safari is available during the migration months, from mid-June to October, when millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes enter the plains and the reserve, dispersing in large herds in pursuit of water and green pasture. If visitors are fortunate enough, visitors will witness the Mara River Crossing as the herds navigate the river while confronting predators along the riverbanks and crocodiles in the river waters. African safari adventures in Kenya provide the opportunity to observe one of the world's most significant wildlife migrations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 6 DAYS MASAI MARA WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI
Day 1: Pick up in Nairobi and transfer to Masai Mara
Day 2: Full day game drives in Masai Mara
Day 3-4: Full day game drives following the migration
Day 5: Drive to Lake Naivasha
Day 6: Drive back to Nairobi
DETAILED ITINERARY OF MASAI MARA WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI
End of 6 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari
Experiences on this trip
Day by day
6 days described below.
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Day 1
Pick up in Nairobi drive to Masai Mara
After breakfast at the hotel in Nairobi or upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, visitors meet the safari guide and, following a brief introduction to the safari, commence a 5-hour journey to Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, visitors will make a stopover at the viewpoint to appreciate the spectacular views of the Rift Valley Escarpments before proceeding to the reserve in the afternoon for lunch at the lodge after checking in. African safari vacations in Kenya frequently begin with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the national parks and reserves.
After enjoying meals and relaxing, visitors will head to the Masai plains for a game drive. In the evening, visitors will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation options
Budget: Enchoro Wildlife Camp Midrange: Keekorok Lodge Luxury: Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Day 2
Full day game drives in Mara
After savoring breakfast, visitors will venture into the plains of Masai Mara with packed lunch for a full day of exploration. Visitors will participate in morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five, including elephants, lions, leopards, and buffaloes, among others. During the game drive, visitors will head to Mara River in search of the migrating herds as visitors cross the river and confront the fierce crocodiles. Safari holidays in Masai Mara offer the chance to witness remarkable wildlife encounters, including the iconic Big Five.
Lunch will be set along the banks of Mara River under a shady tree, followed by another game drive exploring more of the plains and spotting additional animals. After sunset, visitors will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
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Days 3–4
Full day game drive following the Migration
Visitors will dedicate these two days to exploring Masai Mara National Reserve, offering high chances of observing large herds participating in the Great Wildebeest Migration in search of green pastures and water in the Mara ecosystem. In addition to observing the large herds of wildebeests and thousands of zebras and gazelles, visitors will spot predators as visitors trail the herds. African safari adventures in Kenya provide ample opportunities to witness the remarkable spectacle of the Wildebeest Migration.
Visitors will have early breakfast and, with packed lunch, head to the plains of Masai Mara in search of the migrating herds. Visitors will have a picnic lunch set in one of the picnic sites within the reserve. After sunset, visitors will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Safari tours in Masai Mara offer a truly immersive and awe-inspiring wildlife experience.
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Day 5
Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, visitors bid farewell to Masai Mara National Reserve and drive to Lake Naivasha, a birder's paradise, where visitors will arrive in time for lunch after checking in. African safari vacations in Kenya frequently include visits to multiple parks and reserves for a diverse wildlife experience.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and a great birding paradise with over 400 bird species, including a huge concentration of pink flamingoes and animals such as hippos, giraffes, buffalo, and arboreal Colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, visitors will embark on a boat ride to Crescent Island found in the lake, which hosts various animals such as zebras, impalas, wildebeests, elands, giraffes, among others, which visitors will spot during the visit. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Safari holidays in Lake Naivasha offer a unique blend of wildlife and birdwatching experiences.
Accommodation options
Budget: Lake View Resort Midrange: Naivasha Kongoni Lodge Luxury: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
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Day 6
Lake Naivasha – Drive to Nairobi departure
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, visitors will check out and commence the journey to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Along the way, visitors will have lunch and then be dropped off at the airport for the onward flight. African safari adventures in Kenya come to an end, leaving lasting memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes.
