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Maasai Mara migration season safari
from US$ 6,605 per person sharing (7 days)
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This is the bucket-list safari that everyone talks about - the Great Wildebeest Migration. And you will enjoy it from a tented lodge in a cool riverine forest on the banks of the Mara River INSIDE Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve.
A short game drive away lies Musiara Marsh and Paradise Plains – terrific game viewing grounds made famous by BBC’s popular Big Cat Diaries and Disney’s African Cats series.
Front-row seats for the Greatest Show on Earth
Highlights
Experience the drama of the Mara River crossings, with easy access to all major river-crossing sites.
Expect excellent big cat sightings.
Twice-daily or all-day game drives with a Maasai silver medal guide.
Accommodation in a tented lodge in a forest on the banks of the Mara River. Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Location and lodges
Maasai Mara National Reserve. Kenya’s most celebrated wilderness, the Maasai Mara, is the stage for Africa’s great wildlife drama – from the thunder of the Great Migration to intimate predator encounters in the golden grasslands. Year-round, it offers extraordinary diversity and energy, the essence of safari itself.
1 night at Tamarind Tree Hotel: Ideally located just 5km southwest of the city of Nairobi. The hotel has easy access to Nairobi, Nairobi National Park, and the country’s diverse attractions.
5 nights at Sentinel Mara Camp: A classic tented camp atmosphere with understated comfort and a strong safari focus — the kind of place that feels connected to the landscape while remaining refined and restful.
Read more about the Great Wildebeest Migration here
Timing
The dry seasons (June to October and January to March) offer exceptional wildlife visibility, clear skies and comfortable conditions across all regions. From July to October, the Maasai Mara hosts the Great Migration’s dramatic river crossings, while January to March marks the calving season – a time of newborn wildlife, heightened predator activity and lush green backdrops.
The green season (November to December and April to May) brings rejuvenated landscapes, resident predators, vibrant birdlife and fewer visitors, while Laikipia’s cool, temperate climate makes it rewarding year-round.
Price per person sharing
6 nights (7days) | ||
Migration season | 5 Jul to15 Oct 2026 | from US$ 6,605 |
Includes: Meet and greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, road transfer to Tamarind Tree Hotel, bed and breakfast accommodation at Tamarind Tree Hotel with gym access, road transfer to Wilson airport, return flight from Wilson to Maasai Mara, airstrip transfers, full board accommodation at Sentinel Mara Camp including snacks, teas and coffees, quality wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, Wi-Fi, laundry and shared game drives and guided walks, park entrance fees, all taxes and 24/7 office support.
Excludes: International flights, excess baggage charges, visas, airport departure taxes, personal items, telephone calls, mandatory travel, cancellation and medical insurance, lunch, dinner and beverages at Tamarind Tree Hotel, French champagne, any additional activities not specified in the itinerary.
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
Day 1 – Arrive in Nairobi, meet your Africa Geographic representative, and transfer to Tamarind Tree Hotel with the option to explore the city at leisure.
Day 2 – Fly from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, enjoy lunch at Sentinel Mara Camp, and head out on your first game drive across the iconic plains.
Day 3 – Set out at dawn for a morning game drive with a bush breakfast, spending the day exploring the Mara’s wildlife and landscapes.
Day 4 – Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara, following big cats and plains game with your expert Maasai guide.
Day 5 – Spend the day immersed in the Mara, with opportunities for extended game drives and, in season, witnessing the great wildebeest migration.
Day 6 – Continue your safari adventures with flexible game drives, patient river-crossing waits, and rich wildlife encounters.
Day 7 – After a late breakfast, fly back to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey home.
“Golden photo opportunities"
Linda Fox, AG Kenya safari expert: "One of my favourite moments in the Maasai Mara was setting out at dawn to photograph lions, golden light in their manes, eyes fixed on us and set against the Mara’s sweeping savannahs, winding rivers, and dramatic escarpments."
“Prime game-viewing"
Stefan Winterboer, AG Kenya safari expert: “The Maasai Mara is without doubt one of Africa’s most photogenic safari landscapes, and Sentinel Mara’s position couldn’t be better - right in the heart of the prime game-viewing areas, delivering exceptional sightings year-round.”
"Migration essentials"
Luis Gama, AG Kenya safari expert: "I recommend lightweight, breathable long-sleeve shirts and long trousers (zip-off styles work well), plus a light scarf for flies near migration herds, and sunscreen and sunglasses for long waits at river crossings in direct sun."
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Maasai Mara migration season safari
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