Witness nature's greatest spectacle
Great Migration Safari
7 Days · Maasai Mara, Serengeti · From USD 4,850
Overview
Witness millions of wildebeest crossing the Mara River, with optional hot air balloon sunrise flights and bush dinners under the stars.
This signature seven-day journey positions you at the heart of the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara. From private river-crossing stakeouts to an optional dawn balloon flight, every day is designed around peak wildlife activity. Your lead guide has spent decades in the Mara and knows exactly where the herds will move next.
Highlights
- Mara River crossing stakeouts
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Private 4×4 with expert guide
- Bush dinners under the stars
- Maasai village visit
Day by Day
Full Itinerary
Private airport transfer to your Nairobi hotel. Evening briefing with your lead guide over welcome dinner.
Meals: dinner
Accommodation: Nairobi city hotel
Scenic drive or light aircraft flight to the Mara. Afternoon game drive en route to your tented camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mara tented camp
Activities: game drive
Dawn and dusk game drives tracking the migration herds. Optional village visit and bush breakfast setup.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mara tented camp
Activities: game drive, cultural visit
Continue tracking migration corridors. Your guide repositions based on overnight herd movements and ranger reports.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mara tented camp
Activities: game drive
Pre-dawn balloon flight over the plains, followed by champagne breakfast in the bush. Relaxed afternoon at camp.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mara tented camp
Activities: hot air balloon, bush breakfast
Full day positioned at prime river crossing points — the most dramatic wildlife spectacle on earth.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Mara tented camp
Activities: game drive
Morning game drive, then transfer to Nairobi for your onward flight. Farewell lunch included.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Activities: game drive
Included
- All park fees and conservancy levies
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle and guide
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals on safari days
- Airport transfers in Nairobi
- Bottled water in vehicle
Not Included
- International flights
- Hot air balloon safari (optional add-on)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Visa fees
Guest Reviews
"We watched a river crossing on day six that left us speechless. Our guide James knew exactly where to position us — no other vehicles in sight. Leyla Safari delivered everything they promised and more."
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