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3-Day Great Migration Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve

Fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara for two nights inside the reserve, with game drives focused on seasonal Great Migration herds.

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Duration
3 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$2,352
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Kenya’s breathtaking landscapes safari designed around the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration. This journey takes you straight into the heart of the Masai Mara, dramatic river crossings, roaring predators, and vast herds of wildebeest and on the move. With seamless travel you maximize time enjoying game drives, golden sunsets, and the legendary Masai Mara. Perfect for couples, families, and photographers seeking the ultimate front-row seat to Africa’s natural spectacle.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Mid-range tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable for solo travelers
  • Suitable for all ages

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi – Fly to Masai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive

Your safari begins in the morning with a transfer to Wilson Airport in Nairobi for your scenic flight to the Masai Mara. As you take off, enjoy stunning aerial views of the Great Rift Valley, rolling escarpments, and vast savannahs stretching toward the horizon. Upon landing in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, you are warmly welcomed and transferred to your camp or lodge. After check-in and lunch, you set out on your first afternoon game drive. This is your introduction to the legendary Mara ecosystem—expect to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and possibly your first big cats tracking the plains. As the sun sets in golden tones, you return to camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Full-Day Great Migration Safari

After an early breakfast, you depart with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day exploration of the reserve. Today is dedicated to following the movement of the Great Migration herds, depending on the season. You may witness massive columns of wildebeest and zebra crossing open plains or gathering dramatically along the Mara River, where crocodiles and predators wait for opportunity. Your expert guide tracks the action across different regions of the reserve, increasing your chances of witnessing predator-prey interactions and unforgettable wildlife moments. Lunch is served in the bush under the shade of acacia trees. The afternoon continues with game drives focusing on lions, cheetahs, elephants, and hyenas following the migration. You return to camp in the evening for dinner, storytelling, and relaxation under a star-filled African sky.
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Sunrise Game Drive & Fly Back to Nairobi

Your final morning begins with an optional early sunrise game drive, offering a last chance to see predators returning from night hunts and herds grazing in the soft morning light. After this magical experience, you return to camp for breakfast and check out. You are then transferred to the airstrip for your return flight back to Nairobi, arriving by late morning or early afternoon. Your journey ends with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration and the breathtaking wilderness of the Masai Mara.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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Matira Bush Camp Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Matira Bush Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Mid-range tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Rates and dates

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From

US$2,352

per person

Guide price

US$2,797 per person

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Best for

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Journey pace

1 stay

2 nights across 3 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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