The Seventh Greatest Wonder of the World, as it is now officially known through out the World, the annual Masai Mara wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania is arguably the most spectacular natural event in Africa. More than 3 million large mammals comprising majorly of wildebeest, zebras, impalas and gazelles cross from the Serengeti in Tanzania, to Kenya's Masai Mara and back, a phenomenal, once-in-a-lifetime sight - and well worth the effort to witness it. The Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration occurs between July and October.
Departing from Nairobi and drive down the escarpment via the floor of the scenic Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Maaai Mara Game Reserve in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara game reserve to see the Wildebeest Migration. Dinner and overnight at your Safari Camp or Lodge. After breakfast leave for a full day game drive with picnic lunch at Mara River to chance spotting the mass of the wildebeests as they cross the river - the epitome of the Wildebeest Migration. Everywhere you will go you will see the wildebeest among other animals. Return in the evening for Dinner and overnight at the Camp/ Lodge. We start the day with an early morning game drive from 6.30am to 9.00am you might be lucky to witness hunting. At an extra cost A bush breakfast can be arranged followed by a visit to the maasai village to conclude your maasaimara safari experience. We depart from our safari lodge/camp at 10a.m and take an enroute game drive through the Masai Mara Reserve on day three. Then we return to bustling Nairobi, arriving at about 16:00 in the afternoon. This unforgettable 3-Day Masai Mara Safari ends upon arrival back in Nairobi. Early in October is a lovely time of the year to visit the Mara. The massed ranks of wildebeest and zebra are usually still very much in evidence as they begin their journey south again to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. By now the grasses have withered and been cropped short by the hungry herds. As the animals head for the Mara River there is always a chance that we might witness a river crossing at one of the animals’ favourite crossing sites. Naturally every visitor wants to see the Mara’s fabled big cats and with the plains and the thickets stripped of much of their cover the predators are more visible than ever. NOTE: you can book this Safari exactly as described or we can make adjustments to the routing, accommodations, duration and budget to suite your needs and budget upon request.Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Kenya
Wildebeests crossing the Mara River during the Migration
The wildebeest migration is a seasonal event that is a 'blessing' to many a predator of the Masai MaraDay 2: Masai Mara Game Reserve – Kenya
Day 3: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Kenya
Challlenges of the wildebeest Migration - wildebeest herd being attacked by a lioness at the Mara river banksWildebeest Migration Safari in Late September to mid-October
