5 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

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5 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari

Experience the breathtaking Great Wildebeest Migration at Masai Mara National Reserve. Witness the dramatic river crossings, predator-prey interactions, and the vast herds that stretch as far as the eye can see. Stay at the luxurious Keekorok Lodge, perfectly located to offer prime viewing of the migration and wildlife encounters.

Safari Type Migration Safari

Best time to go Jul - Oct

Destinations Nairobi, Maasai Mara

Price From $3,200.00 per person

Day 1

Arrival Nairobi, Transfer Movenpick Hotel Nairobi

Arrival: Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by your guide. Briefing on the safari.
Transfer: Drive to Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi, and check-in.
Optional Activity: Depending on arrival time, visit the Giraffe Center in the mid-afternoon to interact with the endangered Rothschild giraffes (at an extra cost).

Accommodation | Movenpick Hotel Nairobi | D,B

Day 2

Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Early Breakfast: Check out and depart for Masai Mara.
Transfer: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley with scenic photo stops.
Arrival at Keekorok Lodge: Welcome drink, check-in, and lunch.
Afternoon Game Drive: Explore the reserve for your first glimpse of the migration and resident wildlife.

Accommodation | Keekorok Lodge | B,L,D

Day 3

Full Day Game Drives; Wildebeest Migration

Morning: Early breakfast at the lodge, followed by a full-day game drive.
Highlights: Witness the thrilling river crossings as wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-infested waters. Spot lions, cheetahs, and other predators in action.
Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch by the Mara River.
Optional Activity: Balloon Safari at dawn with a champagne breakfast on landing (at an extra cost).
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation | Keekorok Lodge | B,L,D

Day 4

Game Drives & Cultural Experience

Morning Game Drive: Explore the Mara plains for more migration action and spot other wildlife like elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.
Lunch at Lodge: Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Keekorok.
Afternoon Activity: Visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Maasai people (optional, at an extra cost).

Accommodation | Keekorok Lodge | B,L,D

Day 5

Transfer Nairobi, Departure

Breakfast: Early morning game drive to catch the wildlife in action before returning to the lodge for breakfast.
Checkout: Depart for Nairobi with a packed lunch en route.
Arrival in Nairobi: Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location.

Mealplan | B,L

Accommodation, Inclusions, Exclusions

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Movenpick Hotel Nairobi

Experience Nairobi in our stunning hotel that charms with its African design, uplifting atmosphere, open spaces, cool features and panoramic views. Situated in the popular Westlands district, Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi is the perfect base to explore Kenya’s capital while staying for business or leisure in one of our 276 spacious hotel rooms, suites and residences.

Dine in the spectacular 360-degree revolving restaurant that complements our second restaurant and our bar within this 5-star hotel & residences. Chill out at the pool, relax in the spa and work out in the gym in our 5-star luxury hotel in the Westland District. More than a dozen modern meeting rooms, a spacious ballroom and large exhibition hall make this a fantastic destination for conferences and events in Nairobi.

Keekorok Lodge

Keekorok Lodge is a historic safari retreat nestled within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Established in 1965, it holds the distinction of being the first lodge built in the reserve, offering guests an immersive experience amidst the African wilderness. Surrounded by 700 square miles of lush sun-drenched plains; Keekorok Lodge is right in the heart of the Maasai where you can enjoy the sights of hippo and zebra grazing in the lodge. Keekorok Lodge is an eco-friendly and conservation-committed lodge that serves the Maasai Mara and supports the mission of the Global Alliance of National Parks.

Having retained its historic charm of years gone by, Keekorok Lodge nowadays provides all the modern amenities expected of a good safari lodge with comfortable rooms and high levels of service. Keekorok means “place of black trees” in the local Maasai language and is in an area where there is an abundance of animals. At any time of year the surrounding landscape is teeming with wildlife, including examples of all of Africa’s Big Five, many other mammals and reptiles and over 485 bird species.

Tour Inclusions

Game drives in a customized 4x4 pop up top safari Jeep
Services of an experienced driver guide
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
Government taxes and local levies
Pick up & drop off at Nairobi
Full-board accommodation at Keekorok Lodge

Tour Exclusions

International flights and visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses
Drinks unless specified
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, spa treatments, or extra excursions