Masai Mara
Known as Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve, a world-renowned place of adventure.
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Big Game & Great Migration Safari
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Fly in to 'Africa's greatest wildlife reserve' to explore the Masai Mara Reserve during the Great Migration – one of the most renown wildlife spectacles on earth. This camp is located just minutes from a crossing point, to give you the best possible to chance to witness a spectacular river crossing, as massive Nile crocodiles lie in wait to rise up from the waters as the Wildebeest thunder through.
Experience a totally different side of the Masai Mara as you transfer to a private conservancy where the vehicle numbers are restricted for a much for intimate wildlife viewing experience. Lookout for Cheetah, giraffe, topis and warthog amongst the many other species you’ll find here.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS TRIP
- Witness the Great Migration: From Mid-July to October the immense herds of Wildebeest cross over from the Serengeti into the Masai Mara, in search of greener pastures. Watch as they creep tentatively towards the waters edge and back, until one is brave enough to start the charge into crocodile infested waters.
- Stay in the Private Mara North Conservancy: One of the largest private conservancies bordering the Mara Reserve, you’llget all the wildlife viewing of the reserve, without the crowds. Here vehicle numbers are restricted to prevent crowding of the wildlife and give you the best possible sighting.
- A Variety of Activities: In addition to your game drives, during your stay in the private concession, you can witness the bush from a whole new perspective on a guided walk. You’ll follow in the footsteps of an experienced Masai Guide. Or take the opportunity to sleep under the stays fly camping, or visit the local Masai Community.
Day 1, Nairobi - Masai Mara
Upon arrival in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your camp to settle in. In the afternoon, experience your first exciting game drive out.
Accommodation: Naibor Camp
Days 2 - 3, Exploring Masai Mara Reserve
You’ll be staying a camp overlooking the Talek river, close to a crossing point. During your two nights here (if staying from mid-July to October) you’ll be in the midst of the Great Migration. You’ll head out for twice daily game drives hoping to witness the thrilling spectacle of thousands of wildebeest thundering into the river as crocodile wait patiently beneath the surface.
Accommodation: Naibor Camp
Day 4, Intercamo Transfer
Today you’ll head away from the jostling jeeps of the main Mara Reserve and head overland into the Mara North Conservancy. Here you’ll enjoy a more intimate wildlife viewing experience as the vehicle numbers here are restricted.
Accommodation: Kicheche Mara
Days 5-6 Exploring Mara North Conservancy
You’ll enjoy twice daily game drives, or if you explore the conservancy on foot on a guided bush walk, along the way you may find a horn or hoof, a leftover lunch from the big cats. The grasslands are home to grants gazelle, eland, impala, and topi, so you’ll often find lion, cheetah and leopard close by.
Accommodation: Kicheche Mara
Day 7, Depart Nairobi
You may have time for one final wildlife activity in the morning depending on your flight time, as you say farewell to the beautiful plains of the Masai Mara and take light aircraft flight to Nairobi. From here you’ll be transferred to the international airport for your journey home.
Travel throughout August and September to witness the great migration in the Masai Mara as part of your itinerary.
Rolling savannah hills cut through dark green riverine forest areas, making this the perfect habitat for a whole host of wildlife, and the rich grasslands support the herds. Their arrival means a time of plenty for the big cats, and you are almost guaranteed some action.
Your Accommodation
Naibor Camp
Comfortable canvas tents overlooking the Talek river with resident pod of hippo often yawing below the mess tent. You are assured of a warm welcome, excellent food and guides dedicated to getting the most out of your time in the Masai Mara.
Kicheche Mara
Located in a prime wildlife area, viewing can start right from the comfort of your tent. The refined tents are spacious and comfortable with plenty of thoughtful touches. Kicheche guides are all trained to work with photographers, ensuring you’llget the best angle and lighting for your shots.
What to expect on this Safari
Why Natural World Safaris?
Wildlife Specialists
Wildlife remains our primary focus and we ensure accommodation is carefully selected as the very best places to stay for front-row wildlife spectacles for the time of the year you are travelling. We want you to experience wild Africa at its very best, listening out at night for the saw-like grunt of a leopard, or the deep bone trembling roar of lions.
Wealth of Experience
Natural World Safaris has a long established pedigree in Africa, starting in 2005 after our CEO and Founder Will Bolsover had spent many years guiding on the continent. We maintain close relationships with our partners on the ground, from lodge owners to frontline conservationists, affording our clients access and opportunities that nobody else can match.
Tailored Safaris
Share your interests with our Destination Specialists and we will match you to the in-country experts, providing you with nothing but the best access and highly experienced wildlife trackers and guides. Safari are meticulously planned to be seamless in terms of quality and service, with private transfers available throughout.