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4-Day Great Migration Safari in the Maasai Mara
The 4-Day Great Migration Safari gives you two full days in the northern Maasai Mara between July and October, when wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River. Two full days at the river gives you the best chance to see a crossing. The Mara fee in these months is USD 200 per adult per day.
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| Length | 4 days, 3 nights |
|---|---|
| Parks | Maasai Mara, July to October |
| Starts and ends | Nairobi hotel, home, JKIA or Wilson Airport |
| Vehicle | Safari van or 4x4 Land Cruiser, private on request |
| Meals | Full board on safari |
Prices
| Tier | 2026 and 2027 price | Where you stay |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Get budget price | Tented camp or budget lodge |
| Mid-range | Get mid-range price | Lodge or permanent tented camp |
| Luxury | Get luxury price | Premium tented camp or lodge |
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Park fees for this route
| Park | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Citizens and residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maasai Mara National Reserve | USD 100 per day Jan to Jun. USD 200 per day Jul to Dec. | USD 50 (ages 9 to 17). Free for 8 and under. | Kenyan adult KES 3,000 |
Official fees checked 2 October 2026 against the Kenya Wildlife Service schedule in force from 1 October 2025 and Narok County rates for the Mara. See every Kenya park fee and how to pay.
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Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1: Nairobi to the Maasai Mara Pickup at 07:00. About 5 to 6 hours to the Mara, lunch at camp, then an afternoon game drive into the herds.
- Day 2: Full day at the Mara River Out at 06:30 with a packed breakfast and lunch. Your guide reads where the herds are gathering and waits at the crossing points. A crossing can start in minutes or take hours, so the day stays flexible.
- Day 3: Second full day with the migration A second full day follows the herds, the lions and the cheetahs that track them. Optional sunrise balloon flight over the migration, priced on request.
- Day 4: Sunrise drive and back to Nairobi Last game drive at 06:30, breakfast, depart at 10:00. Drop-off in Nairobi around 17:00.
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What you will see
Maasai Mara
Lion prides, cheetah on the open plain, leopard along the Talek and Mara rivers, elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile. From July to October the wildebeest and zebra herds of the Great Migration graze the reserve.
Best time to go
Where the herds usually are: January to March, calving in the southern Serengeti. April to June, moving north through central and western Serengeti. July to September, in the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, with Mara River crossings. October, still grazing the Mara before turning south. November and December, heading back to the Serengeti. Camps near the river fill a year ahead, so lock in July to October dates early.
| Months | Where the herds usually are | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| January to March | Southern Serengeti, Tanzania | Calving season. Herds far from Kenya. |
| April to June | Central and western Serengeti | Herds move north and west. |
| July | Northern Serengeti into the Maasai Mara | First herds arrive in the Mara. |
| August to September | Maasai Mara and northern Serengeti | Peak Mara River crossings. |
| October | Maasai Mara | Herds graze the Mara before turning south. |
| November to December | Back to the Serengeti | Herds head south for the short rains. |
Where you stay
Pick your tier. Budget means a clean tented camp or lodge near the park gate. Mid-range means an established lodge or permanent tented camp with en-suite rooms. Luxury means a premium camp with the best positions in the park. Your quote names the exact camp for every night.
Included
- Transport in your safari vehicle for the whole route
- English-speaking driver-guide
- 3 nights of accommodation on full board while on safari
- Every game drive in the itinerary
- Pickup and drop-off in Nairobi, JKIA or Wilson Airport
- Park fees, when your quote lists them as included
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA and travel insurance
- Tips and personal purchases
- Drinks not covered by your camp
- Optional extras: balloon flight, Maasai village visit, boat rides not in the itinerary
What to bring
Passport and your Kenya eTA, a warm layer for early drives, neutral-coloured clothes, a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera with a zoom lens, a power bank, and small USD or KSh notes for tips.
Questions about this safari
When is the best time to see the Great Migration in Kenya?
July to October. The herds usually arrive in the Mara in July and stay into October, with river crossings most often in August and September.
Will I see a river crossing?
Two full days at the river is the setup that gives you the best odds. Crossings happen when the herds decide, so your guide waits with them instead of rushing between sightings.
How early should I book?
For July to October, book 6 to 12 months ahead. Camps near the Mara River sell out first.
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