Maasai Mara Migration & Big Five
Kenya's quintessential safari, sweeping across three legendary parks in search of the Big Five and the Great Migration.
Trip overview
From flamingo-pink Lake Nakuru to the elephant herds of Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro and the endless plains of the Maasai Mara, this classic circuit delivers world-class predator action, dramatic river crossings in season, and authentic Maasai culture. The benchmark East African plains safari.
Why you'll love it
- The Maasai Mara and its famous big cats
- Great Migration river crossings (Jul–Oct)
- Elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru
Day by day
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Drive north along the Rift Valley escarpment. Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru, famed for rhinos, flamingos and Rothschild's giraffe.
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
Transfer south to Amboseli for an afternoon game drive amid big elephant herds against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro.
Full Day in Amboseli
Morning and afternoon drives across the swamps and plains, with superb elephant, buffalo, lion and cheetah sightings.
Amboseli to Maasai Mara
Transfer to the world-renowned Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Mara & Migration
A full day with a picnic lunch, focusing on big cats and, in season, the Great Migration. Optional balloon safari.
Maasai Mara Game Drives
Another full day to maximise sightings, tracking predators at dawn and dusk.
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Final morning game drive, breakfast, and the scenic drive back to Nairobi.
What's included
Included
- All park & reserve fees
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof & guide
- 6 nights lodge / tented camp, full board
- Unlimited game drives
- Nairobi transfers & bottled water
Not included
- International flights & Kenya eTA
- Balloon safari (approx. USD 450 pp)
- Maasai village fees & insurance
- Drinks, tips & personal items
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