5 Days Masai Mara Migration Safari - naturalsafaris.com

Overview

This Masai Mara migration takes you through three different game viewing destinations that include Aberdares, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara National Reserve to witness wildebeest migration, wildebeest crossing river, classic flamingo birds from Lake Nakuru, and the world’s experiential migrating animals from the Masai Mara game reserve. Here you will experience the 5 big cats and many other Kenya wildebeest migrations.

From: $295* per person, per day sharing

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Itinerary (summary)

	Activities, Hotel & Meals
Day 1	Nairobi - Aberdares National Park A visit to the floodlit waterholes of The Ark Here expect to see Elephants, buffalo, and other wild animals Relax at the Aberdares Country Club before check-in at The Ark Meal plan: half-board (L, D)
Day 2	Aberdares - Lake Nakuru From the Ark, transfer to the Aberdares Country Club Drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Lake Nakuru Lodge Proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Lake Nakuru Lodge Meal plan: half-board (L, D)
Day 3	Lake Nakuru—Masai Mara Drive to Masai Mara national reserve via the Great Rift Valley Arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch In the afternoon, go for game drive till dusk Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Half-board
Day 4	Masai Mara Game Reserve Early morning game drive in the Masai Mara After lunch at the lodge, you proceed for an afternoon game drive till dusk Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Full-board
Day 5	Masai Mara—Nairobi At an extra cost, fly over the Masai Mara in a Hot air Balloon as you view the wildebeest migrate Or take a game drive as you leave the Masai Mara to return to Nairobi (End of tour)

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdares National Park

We shall visit the Aberdares icy rivers on our 5-day Masai Mara Migration tour in Kenya, spectacular waterfalls, and rainforests. Here, expect to see Elephants, buffalos, and other wild animals and visit the floodlit waterholes of The Ark. From Nairobi, take a 2 hr 50 min drive to the Aberdares Country Club. You pass through the industrial town of Thika and the intensely cultivated farms of central Kenya. Relax at the Aberdares Country Club before. After lunch, he is taken to The Ark for check-in.

Dinner and overnight at The Ark/Aberdares Country Club. Meal plan: half-board (L, D)

Day 2: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru

Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its flamingos and the over 400 species of birds found here. This soda lake on the floor of the Rift Valley is host to millions of flamingos and is an important refuge for endangered species, particularly Rothschild giraffes and black and white rhinos. After breakfast at the Ark, transfer back to the Aberdares Country Club. Then drive to Lake Nakuru in time for lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Lake Nakuru Lodge. At 15:30 hrs, proceed for an afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge / Lake Nakuru Lodge. Meal plan: half-board (L, D)

Day 3: Lake Nakuru—Masai Mara

Our 5-day Masai Mara migration tour in Kenya will commence with a drive from Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary. The Masai Mara Migration offers wildlife in a variety and abundance that it is hard to believe; over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. You will easily see the Big Five: Lion, Rhino, Buffalo, Leopard, and Elephant. The famous Masai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley to arrive at Masai Mara in time for lunch at camp/lodge. After lunch, relax, and then in the late afternoon, go for a game drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Half-Board

Day 4: Lake Nakuru—Masai Mara

06:30 hrs early morning game drive in the Masai Mara to view the Masai Mara animals. Return to the Masai Mara accommodation/lodge for breakfast. You spend the rest of the morning for leisure. After lunch at the lodge, you proceed at 15:00 hrs for an afternoon game drive till dusk.

Dinner and overnight at Mara River Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Full-Board

Day 5: Masai Mara - Nairobi

06:30 hrs At an extra cost Take the opportunity to fly over the Masai Mara in a Hot air Balloon as you view the wildebeest migrate. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild!! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant games afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience, hence making our Masai Mara Migration tours in Kenya more interesting.

After breakfast and check-out, have a game drive as you leave the Masai Mara to return to Nairobi, arriving at around 13:00 hrs.

(End of tour).

Accommodation for this Safari

The Ark Lodge

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, the Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife.
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Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge overlooks the spectacular flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. Its location affords panoramic views of the lake and the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru Game Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is famed for its abundance of white rhino, and for the wide variety of birdlife, notably flamingos and pelicans, found on the striking lake that lies in the centre of the park.
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Mara River Camp

Mara River Camp is nestled at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment and on the North West boundary of Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, on a beautiful forested bend of the majestic Mara River.
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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge in the Masai Mara Game Reserver, a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. The lodge is perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
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Destinations

Aberdares National Park

Stunning view of Mt. Kenya from Aberdares National Park

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Lake Nakuru National Park

Flamingoes at Lake Nakuru National Park

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Masai Mara Game Reserve

The wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara Game Reserve

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