Wildebeest herds surrounding a safari vehicle during the Great Migration

Great Migration Explorer

7 days · Kenya

Seven days tracking the herds across the Maasai Mara at river-crossing season, with private guiding and luxury tented camps.

Highlights

  • Front-row seats at Mara River crossings
  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof and expert guide
  • Luxury tented camps inside the reserve
  • Sundowners and bush breakfasts on the plains

Who this journey suits

First-time and returning safari-goers who want the Migration at its most dramatic, without crowds or compromise.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Nairobi

    Meet your specialist, overnight at a boutique Nairobi hotel, and brief for the journey ahead.

  2. Day 2

    Fly to the Mara

    A short scenic flight lands you in the reserve by mid-morning — game drive en route to camp.

  3. Days 3–5

    The Migration, at your pace

    Full days tracking the herds with your private guide: river crossings, big cats, and golden-hour photography.

  4. Day 6

    Conservancy day

    Explore a private conservancy — walking safari, night drive, and a Maasai village visit if you wish.

  5. Day 7

    Fly back & depart

    Morning game drive, flight to Nairobi, and onward travel or a beach extension.

What's included

  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Private guide and 4x4 throughout
  • Full-board luxury tented camps
  • Internal flights Nairobi–Mara

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Best time to go

July to October for river crossings — book 6–9 months ahead for the best camps.

Gallery

Make this journey yours

Adjust the pace, camps, and duration — a specialist will shape it around you.