Located southwest of Kenya, the Masai Mara is a land of breathtaking views, endless plains and an abundance in wildlife. It is home to an excellent year-round concentration of wildlife as well as the herds of two million animals that make up the Great Migration; one of the seven natural wonders of the world! This tour covers both the Mara Triangle and the Mara North Conservancy for maximum wildlife spotting!
Itinerary
Day 1: Domestic flight to Masai Mara
Day 2: Follow the Great Migration in Mara Triangle
Day 3: Follow the Great Migration in Mara Triangle
Day 4: Game drive to Northern Conservancy & Bush Walk
Day 5: Follow the Great Migration in the Northern Conservancy
Day 6: Flight to Nairobi
Day by day: 6-day Great Migration Safari Fly-in
Day 1: Domestic flight to Masai Mara
Welcome to Kenya! You will be met be a Calsaar Safaris representative at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and driven to Wilson Airport, the hub for all domestic safari flights.
Your flight with Mombasa Air Safari will take you on a 1-hour scenic journey to the famous Masai Mara. If you are in search for the Big 5, you came to the right place. The Masai Mara has excellent year round animal concentration and is known for its short-grass savannah plains, making wildlife spotting all the better.
Departure: 10.00 AM
Arrival: 11.00 AM
On arrival the friendly staff from Mara Eden Camp will pick you up and take you on an en-route game drive to the camp, where you will catch your first glimpses of wildlife.
Journey Time 1 hour domestic flight
Accommodation Mara Eden Safari Camp
Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Follow the Great Migration in Mara Triangle
Safaris traditionally start early in the morning when the sun starts to rise and the temperatures is still cool. You have a good chance to spot wildlife at this time and the landscape is especially beautiful.
If you are in the right place at the right time you may have a chance to see the iconic wildebeest river crossings in this area of the reserve! This will be part of the focus over the next two days. Along the way you may see lions, buffaloes, antelopes, hippos and crocodiles in the Mara River.
In the evening you will return to your lodge to relax and recount the day’s events around the camp fire.
Accommodation Mara Eden Safari Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Game drive to Northern Conservancy & Bush Walk
You will have a final morning game drive in the Mara Triangle before your transfer to the Northern Conservancy and your camp for the next two nights, the Amani Mara Camp.
Strategically located in a remote area of the Masai Mara, this beautiful lodge promises spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes and possibilities of spotting diverse wildlife, from herds of wildebeest and zebra to majestic lions and elegant cheetahs.
After lunch at the lodge you will get an opportunity to explore the surroundings on foot. Led by a professional and highly knowledgeable guide, your nature walk will teach you the intricate workings of the micro ecosystems of the bush, from exotic flora to the region’s plentiful birdlife.
Journey Time 2 hrs
Accommodation Amani Mara Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Follow the Great Migration in the Northern Conservancy
Sunrise is a great time for wildlife spotting as animals tend to be the most active during the “golden hours”, when the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the savannah. Few predators hunt during the heat of the day, so the early morning is the best time to observe the thrill of the chase, or at least the aftermath of a hunt.
For your safari adventure today you will continue to follow the migration in this part of the Masai Mara Reserve. You can decide if you want to take a packed lunch for a full day game drive or come back to the camp for a hot lunch before returning to the bush in the afternoon.
Journey Time depending on game drive
Accommodation Amani Mara Camp
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Flight to Nairobi
Enjoy your last African sunrise today as you take in the sights and sounds of nature all around you. After breakfast you will be invited by the lodge to plant a tree. The nature around the lodge used to be dry and desert like. With sustainable practices and dedication to nature this family-owned lodge has managed to grow a whole forest, eventually bringing water and wildlife back to the area. Planting your own tree is a nice way to give back to the land that has given you a piece of itself over the past couple of days.
A driver from from the camp will take you to the airstrip in time for your return flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. A Calsaar Safaris representative will be waiting at the other side to transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your international flight home.
Please note that your international flight must depart after 3 PM. If you need an extra night in Nairobi please let your Travel Consultant know and we will make arrangements for you at an additional cost.
Journey time 1 hour domestic flight
Accommodation No accommodation included today
Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch
Transport:
Transport in a 4wd jeeps are provided by your lodges. The vehicle is sometimes shared with other guests.
Driver/Guide:
Your driver/guides during the tour are professional English speaking guides from Mara Eden Safari Camp and Amani Mara Camp.
Journey times:
All journey times are close approximations, as you can never quite guarantee what will happen on African roads. You could be in for a bumpy ride on parts of the route (which adds to the excitement of being on safari!), we may encounter road works and, of course, there are the photo stops.
Although you may sometimes be seated for long periods, you will be passing some spectacular countryside and there will always be something of interest to see along the way!
Rates 2020/2021
No. of travelers: Price in USD per person:
1 person USD 3790
2 persons USD 2890
3 persons USD 2780
4 persons USD 2730
5 persons USD 2690
6 persons USD 2670
Single Supplement:
A single supplement is included for 1 person traveling alone and staying in a single room. For any additional single room occupancy the single supplement is USD 450.
Holiday supplement for the Easter and Christmas/New Year period:
A number of the lodges have a holiday supplement during public holidays. If you are planning to travel during the Easter or Christmas/New Year period, please ask us for a personalized quote.
