3-Day Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2026

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara – Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive

1. Masai Mara National Reserve
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Your safari will start with a morning departure from Nairobi, moving through Kenya’s beautiful Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, reaching in time for lunch at the lodge or camp. Following a short break, start on your first game drive in the afternoon. Experience the diverse wildlife with sightings of the famous wildebeest migration on the plains, along with lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in close proximity. After the sun goes down in the Mara, head back to your camp for a meal and overnight.

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in the Maasai Mara – Optional Balloon Safari

1. Masai Mara National Reserve
   9h · Admission ticket included
   Get up early to start a joyful day of exploration in the Maasai Mara. To have an unforgettable experience, you can start with a stunning sunrise hot-air balloon safari. Float calmly over the golden savannah, watching the migrating wildebeest and zebras from above while the morning light colors the landscape. Upon arrival, treat yourself to a delicious champagne breakfast in the midst of the wild. For individuals remaining at the base, the morning safari provides an equally exciting chance to track the migrating herds and observe the predators in motion.
   Throughout the day, have a picnic meal in a beautiful location within the reserve, immersed in the peaceful sounds of the natural world. This enables you to have additional time to explore the reserve without having to go back to camp. In the afternoon, there will be another game drive, allowing you to follow the herds and hopefully see the thrilling Mara River crossings. Head back to your camp at nightfall.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

1. Nairobi
   3h
   Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active. Take in the final moments of this incredible wildlife experience before breakfast. Afterward, begin your journey back to Nairobi, with a scenic drive that offers a chance to reflect on the magic of the Maasai Mara and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon, marking the end of your safari.
   
   Kindly note: Morning Game drive on this final day is optional. This means that there is an extra amount of park fee to be paid which is not included in this safari

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels