Great Migration Safari Itinerary


DETAILED GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI ITINERARY:

DAY 01: ARRIVAL NAIROBI

Arrive at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be welcomed by our representative, who will transfer you to your Hotel for the night.

After a short briefing, check in to your hotel where you can relax after your long flight.

Overnight at Fairview Hotel or Similar (BB).


DAY 02: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast we shall depart for Amboseli National Park with arrival for lunch at your safari lodge, possibly encountering Kenya’s largest herds of elephants with the majestic snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

Experience an enticing first game drive in Kenya in search for the "Big Five". End the day residing in the luxury of your Lodge.

Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge or Similar (FB)

DAY 03: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy another enticing day in Amboseli National Park, where your driver/guide will guide you through a day’s game drive. If luck strikes you will encounter nocturnal animals such as aardvarks, several cats, caracals, bat-eared foxes, African wild cats, and maybe even the leopard.

Spend another night in your comfortable lodge.
Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge or Similar (FB)

DAY 04: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – NAIROBI – LAKE NAIVASHA

After an early breakfast depart for Lake Naivasha via the city of Nairobi, where you will enjoy an authentic Indian lunch at a lovely Restaurant. Drive through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley, with a short stop over at the viewpoint to take in the incredible panorama. Arrive at your lodge mid afternoon.

Experience the chance to go on a guided walk on nearby Crescent Island, which is home to a variety of game, but don’t worry there are no big cats here! The guide will also try and find you the pythons that inhabit the island.

Overnight spent at a Lake Naivaha Lodge  (HB).

DAY 05: LAKE NAIVASHA – MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Depart after an early breakfast, setting off for the highlight of your trip, the world famous Maasai Mara! Resting through with a late lunch, you will experience your first game drive in the Mara. With luck you will see some of the "Big Five" and most certainly you will be impressed by the wide variety of species present in this area.

The Maasai Mara has the highest concentration of land mammals compared to all other parks!

Overnight will be spent at Mara Bush Camp Or Sekenani Camp (FB).

DAY 06/07: MAASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Spend a further two exhilarating days of the unlimited game drives exploring the Mara, home to the proud Maasai tribe. Experience a sundowner on one of the evenings, at a spot with the view of the endless plains.

Enjoy the last two, incredibly tasty meals prepared at your camp, residing to the comfort of your Camp(FB).

DAY 08: MAASAI MARA – NAIROBI

Wake up at dawn to enjoy your last morning game drive before returning to camp for breakfast. After breakfast depart the Mara heading for Nairobi, enjoying a picnic lunch on the journey.

Arrive in Nairobi late afternoon. We will then transfer you to your international flight out of Kenya or domestic flight within Kenya should you have booked a beach holiday, ending what we hope was a memorable safari to Kenya!

Keys:
BB – bed & breakfast
HB – half board
FB – full board


Included in the price of the safari :

  • Transportation and exclusive use of a 4 x 4 safari equipped Toyota Land cruiser with a roof hatch for game viewing
  • Experienced English speaking driver/guide (member of the Kenya Prof. Safari Guide Association)
  • Unlimited game drives in the above mentioned parks / game reserves
  • 01 nights on Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Fairview Hotel or Similar
  • 02 nights on full board accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge or Similar
  • 01 night on half board accommodation at Lake Naivasha
  • 03 nights on full board accommodation at Mara Bush Camp / Sekenani Camp
  • Indian Lunch at a Nairobi Restaurant
  • All park entry fees for clients / driver / vehicle to parks / reserves as per the itinerary
  • Mineral water in the vehicle while on game drive
  • Tea / Coffee in vehicle when on early morning game drive
  • Airport transfers in Nairobi

Not included in the price of the safari :

  • Any items of personal nature i.e. beverages, laundry, telephone, souvenirs etc
  • International flights and visas to Kenya
  • Travel / medical insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for driver / guide and hotel staff
  • Entrance charges to excursions in Nairobi
  • Any arrangements in Nairobi on the last day
  • Guided walk on Crescent Island (an extra $25 per person)
  • Change in itinerary
  • Any extras not mentioned above i.e. meals, activities etc

Total Cost depends of number of Guests/Time of the Year! Please contact us for details!


The itinerary is subject to changes in case of weather and animal movements.

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