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Private safari journey · Kenya

4-Day Fly-In Great Migration Safari in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve

Fly into the Maasai Mara for three nights at Matira Bush Camp, with game drives tracking migration herds and possible Mara River crossings.

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Duration
4 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$2,710
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the thrill of the Great Migration in the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve on this 4-day fly-in safari. Stay at the intimate Matira Bush Camp and enjoy expertly guided game drives, bringing you close to vast herds of wildebeest, dramatic river crossings, and Africa’s legendary predators. With scenic flights and a prime location in the heart of the action, this safari offers an unforgettable and immersive wildlife experience.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: 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

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Air transfer Nairobi- Mara arrival in the Wild

Your adventure begins with a morning transfer to Wilson Airport for a scenic flight to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to Matira Bush Camp. Arrive in time for check-in and a delicious lunch, followed by some relaxation as you take in the sights and sounds of the African bush. In the afternoon, head out for your first exciting game drive across the vast Mara plains. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, lions, and possibly the first herds of the Great Migration. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at Matira Bush Camp, surrounded by the wilderness.
  • 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 Experience

After an early breakfast at Matira Bush Camp, set out for an exciting full-day game drive in the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. With picnic lunch boxes in hand, you will spend the day tracking the Great Migration herds of wildebeest and zebras as they move across the savannah. Your experienced guide will take you to the most active مناطق (areas), including the famous Mara River, where you may witness dramatic river crossings—one of nature’s most thrilling spectacles. Along the way, look out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, often following closely behind the herds. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Great Migration Paradise

Wake up to the sounds of the wild and enjoy an early breakfast at Matira Bush Camp before heading out for another unforgettable day in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Today offers flexibility with either morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch. This additional day increases your chances of witnessing dramatic Great Migration moments, including river crossings and intense predator-prey interactions. Explore different مناطق (areas) of the reserve as your guide tracks wildlife movement in real time, ensuring the best possible sightings.
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Departure from Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy a relaxed morning in the wild with an optional early breakfast as you take in the final sights and sounds of the African bush. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have a short morning game drive en route to the airstrip—your last chance to spot wildlife and witness the beauty of the Mara one more time. Transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, arriving with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration and your immersive stay at Matira Bush Camp.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Matira Bush Camp Days 1 to 3 · 3 nights

Matira Bush Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve

Mid-range tented camp inside Masai Mara NR

3 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

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$2,710

per person

Guide price

US$3,274 per person

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Journey details

Best for

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Journey pace

1 stay

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

Experiences on this journey

The Great Migration

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