The Detailed, 5 Days, 4 Nights, Masai Mara Safari Itinerary

Kenya Migration Safari Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi

Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to Serena Hotel. We collaborate with this establishment because it provides serenity, world-class spa services, and cuisines fit for a king or queen.

You will be spending the night here, and in the morning, we will head to Wilson airport for a 45-minute flight to the Masai Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

We recommend a flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara for family holidays and explorer with limited time.

Road transfers are suitable for those who want a cheap Masai Mara safari packages. Also, road Kenya safaris allow you to see more of our country at your pace. They offer you the true, Out of Africa safari experience.

The road trip from Nairobi to Masai Mara takes 6 hours with two stops. One at The Great Rift Valley View Point, and a second one at Narok for lunch.

On arrival to the Masai Mara safari Lodge of your choice, our tour director will leave you to refresh. You will then have lunch as you enjoy the amazing views of the African savannah from the balcony.

After lunch and rest, it’s time for your first, evening game drive to see the wild animals in action.

It’s only logical to not expect a lot drama as the crocs have had their fill and will not be in the mood to hunt. But the crocs know that lean days are ahead, and so the chase does not stop.

Our guide will take you round the savanna where the predators will be feasting on the newly arriving animals. After the sun goes down, we retreat to the resort for dinner and relaxation.

Kenya Migration Safari Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Ride.

For the best view, we will take you on a hot air balloon ride from 6:15am to 7:15 am. During this time, you will watch some of the animals stand on the shores of the Mara River (on the Tanzanian side) contemplating whether to cross or stay.

You will see the strategy they use to try and escape the crocs, and as the balloon gets lower, you will capture the struggle between herbivores and the crocs of the Mara.

The balloon will follow the animals to the Kenyan side, and you may be horrified to see a gazelle that made it past a croc get turned into a snack by a lion. Sad, right? But then again, the rules of the jungle dictate so.

The ride only lasts an hour, but it gives you an aerial view of the Mara, the Great Rift Valley and the first rays of the sun.

After the ride, we take a champagne breakfast at the launch site, then board our luxurious 4×4 safari land cruisers and head back to the resort for proper breakfast. If you let us know in advance, we will organize a picnic bag from the hotel and set off to visit a Masai Village.

Locals are always engaging, and the children will entertain you with songs. You will also get the opportunity to buy souvenirs handmade by the Masai women and children.

In doing so, you will be making it possible for communities to send their kids to school or build shelters to fight traditions such as female genital mutilation.

We will Dance and Jump with the Masais, as they delight you with anecdotes of their acclaimed culture.

The day ends with another beautiful sunset and the chance to see more of the great wildebeest migration.

We hope you remember to change your camera’s memory card, because the real adventure starts on day 3.

Masai Mara Migration Safari Package Day 3

The Mara River is still swollen, and more animals are escaping the temporary dry season in Tanzania to get to the other side. Grab your camera and let’s capture some more of the drama!

We will take off in a van at 6:45 am in the morning after a cup of freshly brewed coffee or Chai (Kenyan tea). For the next three hours, we will watch as the animals fight each other to make it across and enjoy fresh pasture.

Then we will get deeper into the jungle to see the situation beyond the river. Herbivores have plenty of grass now that the rains have fallen, and giraffes have the juiciest of leaves thanks to the new sprouts.

July to October is a beautiful time at the Mara, thanks to the greenery all over.

After lunch at Serena, we leave you to your devices for the rest of the day. It has been 3 days of real adventure and you will need to let it sink.

On your request, we will plan nightlife (provided everyone in the group is 18 years and above), and you will get to interact with Kenyans in the best nightlife destinations in the Mara.

We suggest you try Tusker, Kenya’s flagship beer, or Nyama Choma (Kenya’s charcoal grilled meat).

Kenya Migration Safari Package Day 4 – Big 5 Safari and Bush Walk

You only get to see the migration once, and so we head back to the jungle at 6:45am. We then go searching for the Big Five, which are easy to find during the migration, thanks to the availability of food.

We identify all the birds we can and watch the animals in action.

Among the perks of using our services is that we get off the beaten road to search for animals. At 10:00 am, we head back to the hotel so you can grab something to eat and relax at the poolside before the final game drive of this trip.

In the evening, we add an interesting twist to your Kenya migration safari; a guided walk safari with the Maasai and KWS guides.

Walks help you understand the ecosystem better. You get to talk with the Maasai warriors, and you see the animals from the top of the hill you will be mounting.

Diner will be served as usual and a bonfire will be lit for our last day on this Kenya migration safari.

Great Migration Safari in Kenya Day 5 – Masai Mara to Nairobi

The Kenya migration safari has ended and it’s time to head back to Nairobi. Having been airlifted, you may want to take the road on the return trip to see other parts of Kenya up-close.

The road from Maasai Mara to Nairobi is mostly smooth and your driver will stop at various points for photo-ops. Six hours is the duration of the trip.

Our guide will take you to the airport for the last time this time, hoping that you will spread the word regarding the trip and AjKenyasafaris.com

You will be back; we know that. And we look forward to hosting you again.

Karibu tena (welcome again).