3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari

3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari

3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari: Embarking on a 3 days Mara wildebeest migration safari allows visitors to experience the renowned Kenya safari destination of Masai Mara National Reserve. Millions of wildebeests together with zebras and gazelles move from Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to reach Masai Mara National Reserve, where they search for new feeding areas. This Kenya safari experience takes place from July to August and continues until October, when they return to Serengeti National Park. The safari adopts game drives to explore dazzling vistas while presenting Visitors the chance to experience dramatic water crossing moments when predators and crocodiles hunt their prey.

Highlights of the 3 Days Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari

Day 1: pickup and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.

Day 2: Full day game drive, Wildebeest Migration experience

Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pickup and transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve.

The driver guide scheduled to pick you up will brief you about the safari based on your chosen Nairobi area. Traveling to Masai Mara National Reserve from this point will take between 5 to 6 hours. During this journey you will have the chance to take in magnificent views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in addition to both local homesteads and stunning natural scenery. Stop in Narok town to eat lunch before entering the reserve.

On arrival, proceed with checking into the lodge before continuing with an evening game drive. During this drive tourists might catch sight of many animals including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelopes as well as potential sightings of lions and leopards. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Full day game drive, Wildebeest Migration experience

Your early morning breakfast marks the start of your meeting with the driver guide before conducting a Kenya wildlife safari in Masai Mara. Following the wildebeest migration trails stands as the peak moment of the Kenya safari that allows visitors to see countless numbers of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River. During river crossings, crocodiles join other predators in waiting for their next prey.

During your Kenya safari, you will encounter several other animal species in addition to the Great Five animals (lions, buffaloes, elephants, leopards and rhinos), cheetahs, hyenas and numerous antelope species.

While enjoying savannah scenery from inside the reserve you will have your picnic lunch. During the afternoon you will conduct additional game drives throughout different areas of Masai Mara National Reserve. You will spend your evening at the lodge after the afternoon activities while enjoying dinner and spending the night.

Day 3: Morning game drive and transfer back to Nairobi

The final day of this Kenya safari requires you to wake up early to experience morning game drive activities. Early morning presents the ideal opportunity to spot lions, cheetahs and hyenas during their hunting activities before returning to their resting spots. This timeframe allows you to watch both giraffes and zebras peacefully forage through golden plains.

cheetah in Maasai Mara
Cheetah in Maasai Mara

You will have breakfast after the game drive then proceed to check out before beginning your trip back to Nairobi. Your driver guide will conduct the trip ending with transportation between Narok town and Nairobi and will end at either your chosen location in the city or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flight departures.

End of the 3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari Trip.

 

3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari includes;

Entrance fees to the park plus safari rides through its lands

Full board accommodation

Drive from Nairobi in a high-top 4×4 safari vehicle

An English-speaking driver guide

Transport to and from specific Nairobi locations.

3 Days Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari excludes;

International/domestic flights

Visa fees

Personal insurance

Personal items, including tips, refreshments,