Safari Overview
A front-row seat at the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, with a sunrise balloon flight, bush breakfast and bush dinner.
Designed for the migration season, this safari places you in the Maasai Mara when vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains, usually between July and October. Alongside morning and afternoon game drives, you rise above the Mara on a one-hour sunrise hot-air balloon flight followed by a champagne bush breakfast. You also visit a Maasai village and enjoy a romantic bush dinner under the open sky, before ending your trip with dinner at Nairobi's famous Carnivore restaurant. It is a memorable short safari for couples, photographers and anyone who wants to witness one of nature's great spectacles.
Highlights
- The Great Wildebeest Migration (July to October)
- Sunrise hot-air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
- Maasai village visit
- Bush dinner under the African sky
- Farewell dinner at Nairobi's Carnivore restaurant
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts travelling during the migration season.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your driver-guide meets you for a briefing before the drive to the Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and one of Africa's largest lion populations, including black-maned lions. Lunch at your camp is followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp (L, D).
Morning and afternoon game drives in the heart of the Mara, where the Great Migration takes place from July to October. Watch for herds on the move, river crossings in season, lion prides and cheetahs on the plains. All meals and overnight at the camp (B, L, D).
An early start for a one-hour hot-air balloon flight over the Mara at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Return to camp with a game drive en route. In the afternoon visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture, then head out to the plains for a bush dinner by the fire under the stars. Overnight at the camp (B, L, D).
A final early-morning game drive while the animals are active, then breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route. Enjoy dinner at the Carnivore restaurant before your transfer to the airport (B, L, D).
Accommodation: 3 nights in a lodge or tented camp in the Maasai Mara, or similar.
What's Included
Included
- Meet-and-greet and safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full-board meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as per itinerary
- Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Drinking water during the safari (1 litre per person per day)
- All applicable taxes
- Hotel or airport transfers as per itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visas
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Prices
| Per Person Each of | Peak Season-01 Jul-30Oct | High Season- 03 Jan- 31Mar/01Nov -15 Dec | Low Season – 01Apr-30Jun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| 02 | $2460 | $2005 | $1880 | |
| 03 | $2280 | $1820 | $1700 | |
| 04 | $2190 | $1730 | $1610 | |
| 05 | $2135 | $1675 | $1555 | |
| 06 | $2095 | $1645 | $1515 | |
| SRS | $310 | $230 | NIL | |
| STANDARD LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| 02 | $2200 | $1905 | $1840 | |
| 03 | $2015 | $1720 | $1650 | |
| 04 | $1925 | $1630 | $1560 | |
| 05 | $1870 | $1575 | $1510 | |
| 06 | $1835 | $1540 | $1470 | |
| SRS | $535 | $320 | NIL | |
| MEDIUM LEVEL ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| 02 | $1935 | $1780 | $1730 | |
| 03 | $1750 | $1595 | $1550 | |
| 04 | $1660 | $1505 | $1455 | |
| 05 | $1600 | $1450 | $1400 | |
| 06 | 1570 | $1415 | $1365 | |
| SRS | $175 | $175 | NIL |
Rates are per person sharing, by group size, season and accommodation level. SRS = single room supplement. Prices are a guide and are confirmed at the time of booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This safari runs year-round. The Great Migration is usually in the Maasai Mara from July to October, while the dry months of January to February and June to October offer easy game viewing.
Our prices are based on a private safari vehicle for your group, with your own driver-guide. Shared departures may be possible on request.
A 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography.
Yes. We can adjust the travel dates, length, destinations, pace and activities to suit you.
Yes. We can quote for upgraded lodges and tented camps, subject to availability on your dates.
Yes. We can add domestic flights, a Kenyan coast or Zanzibar beach stay, or extra safari days before or after this itinerary.
Lightweight neutral-coloured clothing, warm layers for early mornings, comfortable shoes, a sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera. See our Safari Travel Information page for a full checklist.
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