Overview
Four nights in the Masai Mara in migration season, for the best chance of seeing the river crossings.
Trip highlights
- Four nights in the Masai Mara
- Mara River crossings from July to October
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Meet your guide in Nairobi and rest at your hotel, or visit the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum.
- Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride among hippos and a walk on Crescent Island.
- Day 3
Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara
Continue to the Masai Mara and start with an afternoon game drive.
- Day 4
Masai Mara
A full day near the Mara River, waiting for the herds to cross.
- Day 5
Masai Mara
Game drives across the plains, with lions, cheetahs and hyenas following the herds.
- Day 6
Masai Mara
A last full day, with an optional balloon flight at sunrise.
- Day 7
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Drive back to Nairobi for your flight home.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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