Book this 3-day Maasai Mara wildebeest migration river crossing safari for the right dates and season to enjoy the great wildebeest migration in Africa.
Annually, large numbers of wildebeests migrate from Serengeti National Park and make their way to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. This Mara River crossing is a unique occurrence.
The three-day safari to Masai Mara Game Reserve introduces you to stunning scenery, beautiful sunrise and sunset game drives that are remarkable and magnificent in their own way.
It is one of the best great migration safaris for Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
It is a moment for you to discover the reasons why Masai Mara Game Reserve is listed among the 7 wonders of the world.
See detailed itinerary for the great migration safari below:
Detailed Masai Mara Migration Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be picked up between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, depending on where you spent the night. This will be followed by a brief orientation and departure to Masai Mara Game Reserve shortly after.
As you make your way through the mighty Rift Valley, do not miss witnessing its escarpments and take as many photos as your camera can afford to store.
You will also learn about the formation of the Rift Valley.
Descend the escarpment and pass through the small town of Narok, where you can shop and enjoy a hot lunch before proceeding.
After a satisfying lunch, continue to Masai Mara Game Reserve. By late afternoon, you will arrive at an Eco lodge where game viewing will take place for at least two or three hours, typically starting at either 3:00 pm or 3:30 pm.
Here, you will witness the beauty of the sunset. Then, retreat to the campsite for a bonfire, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
After a delicious breakfast at the campsite, the next activity is a full day of game viewing in Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Enjoy the beauty of the savannah grassland on the rolling hills of the reserve. Masai Mara Game Reserve is renowned in Kenya for its extensive road and track networks, which provide reliable opportunities for close-range views and photography.
During your picnic lunch break at Hippo Pool, do not miss the chance to observe the mighty crocodiles and hippopotamuses, the major occupants of the area.
An additional game drive is scheduled for the afternoon as you return to the lodge.
There is also an optional opportunity to visit the hospitable Maasai cultural villages in the evening and enjoy their traditional way of life.
Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi
After an early morning game drive, return to the lodge for a late breakfast. From there, begin your journey out of the Masai Mara region, heading back to Nairobi.
Have lunch along the way, and by evening, you will reach either a lodge of your choice in the city or the airport, where you will board your outbound flight.
This marks the end of your 3-day Maasai Mara wildebeest migration river crossing safari.
