4 Day Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Masai Mara
- Arrival in Nairobi: Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you’ll be met by your guide. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore Nairobi or relax at a hotel.
- Transfer to Masai Mara: After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel by road or air to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes approximately 5-6 hours by road or 45 minutes by air.
- Game Drive: Arrive at your lodge or camp in Masai Mara in time for lunch. Afterward, embark on an afternoon game drive in search of wildlife. The Masai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros).
- Dinner: Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Morning Game Drive: Start early with a morning game drive to catch sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as they are often most active during the cooler hours of the morning.
- Breakfast: Return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast.
- Wildebeest Migration: Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara and tracking the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on the planet. Witness thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles crossing the Mara River in search of fresh grazing grounds, with predators such as crocodiles and lions in pursuit.
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Masai Mara.
- Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your game drive in the afternoon, exploring different areas of the reserve and observing the diverse wildlife and landscapes.
- Dinner: Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Safari and Cultural Experience
- Hot Air Balloon Safari: Start the day with an optional hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara at sunrise. Experience breathtaking aerial views of the reserve and its wildlife from above.
- Bush Breakfast: Upon landing, enjoy a bush breakfast in the savannah, surrounded by the beauty of the Masai Mara.
- Masai Village Visit: Visit a local Masai village to learn about the traditional way of life, culture, and customs of the Masai people. Participate in cultural activities, interact with the villagers, and browse handmade crafts.
- Lunch: Return to your lodge or camp for lunch and leisure time to relax or enjoy optional activities such as spa treatments or nature walks.
- Afternoon Game Drive: In the late afternoon, embark on another game drive in the Masai Mara to search for more wildlife and witness the unique beauty of the savannah at sunset.
- Dinner: Enjoy dinner at your accommodation, reminiscing about the day’s adventures.
Day 4: Departure from Masai Mara
- Morning Game Drive: Start the day with a final game drive in the Masai Mara, providing one last opportunity to spot wildlife and capture memorable photographs.
- Breakfast: Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Check-out and Transfer: Check out of your accommodation and depart from the Masai Mara, either by road or air, back to Nairobi.
- Lunch: Stop for lunch at a restaurant in Nairobi (if time permits) before continuing to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.
- Departure: Board your flight home or to your next destination, concluding your unforgettable Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari.
