Wildebeest Migration Safari
What to Expect
We welcome you to explore some of the most legendary settings in Kenya through the lens of this captivating adventure. Find yourself mingling with welcoming locals, marvelling at magnificent landscapes and wildlife, savouring the finest in ethnic cuisine and, above all, immersing yourself in the surroundings on a truly personal level. This getaway has been carefully designed to provide the extraordinary service, comfort, dining, activities and entertainment that ensure a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a trip that will leave you inspired for your next adventure.
Day 1
NAIROBI
Upon arrival at a central location within Nairobi, there will be meet and greet by one of Kwezi Safaris representative. You shall be briefed about does and dont's in in Maasai Mara National Reserves and later depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. In transit you shall enjoy the scenic view of the Great Rift Valley. 1200hrs Expected arrival time Maasai Mara National Reserve where you shall check in for lunch. At 1600hrs you shall check out of the lodge for evening game drive where you might spot wild animals such as; Topis on a watch tower on a Cray ant hill, Heartbeest, Thomson gazelles, Warthogs, Baboons, Lions, Hyenas among others not forgetting bird species such as Bateleur eagle, Maasai ostrich among other bird species. At 1800hrs you shall be transferred back to the lodge for accommodation and dinner.
Day 2
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
At the lodge you shall be served with breakfast at 0625hrs and later check out for an early game drive where you shall be transferred to the famous Mara River that borders Maasai Mara (Kenya) and Serengeti (Tanzania) to witness the crossing of the wildebeest accompanied by plain zebras. You might spot the reluctant behavior of the wildebeest of either to cross or not but eventually they do cross. At the banks of the river you might spot lions eagerly waiting to agonize the wildebeest or a zebra to it day’s meal.
During the crossing some of the wildebeest together with plain zebras are drawn by the river flood and others feasted on by the Nile crocodiles harbored in the river. You might also spot the wildebeest breaking its limbs as it tries to jump over the strong jawed crocodiles while others moan helpless on the jaws of lions. At 1230hrs you shall be transferred back to the lodge for lunch. At 1600hrs you shall check out of the lodge for evening game drive where you might spot wild animals such as; Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Elephants, Buffaloes, Maasai giraffe, Spotted Hyenas, Dwarf mongoose, Hippos in the pool, Baboons, Impalas, Topis among others. Bird species that you might encounter include; Oxypecker, Marabustock, Martial eagle, Woodpecker, Grebes, Hornbills, Wagtails, Tropical boubou among others. At 1800hrs you shall be transferred back to the lodge for accommodation and dinner.
Day 3
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
At an early morning before breakfast, you shall be transferred to hot air balloon boarding point and have an aerial view of Maasai mara national reserve ecosystem where you might have a chance to spot the wild animals within the park, migratory patterns of wildebeest and different topography. This one can be arranged at an advance and additional coast(450 USD PER PERSON). Later after landing you shall be served with a champagne breakfast and kick off to a land game drive where you might spot wild animals such as; Elephants, buffaloes, cape hares, impalas, eland, the Famous tano bora Cheetah of Mara among others as you check out at the migration site. 1230HRS - Transfer back to the lodge for lunch. 1600hrs you shall check out of the lodge for evening game drive where you might spot wild animals such as; bushbucks,heartebeest,hyenas,Maasai giraffe among others. Plant species found in Maasai Mara ecosystem include; scattered acacia, red oat savannah grass among other. 1800HRS - Transfer back to the lodge for accommodation and dinner.
Day 4
Depart back to Nairobi
After breakfast, you shall check out of the camp with packed lunch boxes and kick off to an early morning game drive where you might spot predators such as; Lions, Leopards, Cheetah, Wild dogs among others hunting before the day’s temperature rise. You might also spot scavengers such as hyenas and vultures clearing a carcass. At mid-morning, you shall check out of the park and be transferred to a Maasai Manyatta and have a taste of their culture this includes participation dances, milk mixed with blood, making of fire from hardwood and soft wood. You shall also have a chance to buy their art crafts. Later you shall depart for Nairobi and have an en-route stopover at Mai Mahiu rift valley view point as you transit to Nairobi arriving at an early evening and be transferred to the airport for your international flight departure.
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Included
- Accommodation and meals as indicated All transport in designed Safari Cruiser 4x4 (private usage) with a pop up roof for maximum game viewing comfort with a professional English speaking driver/guide. All park entrance fees. Government taxes Pick up and drop off Nairobi
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Excluded
- International air, visa fees and inoculation. Climbing Gear/equipment Personal Travel insurance (let us know if to provide) Extra activities offered at lodges or en route Any deviation from the stated route Any tariff/tax increases after the date of this quote. Any items of personal nature
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Price Range: 600.00 to 3,300.00
1,000.00 USD / person Sharing
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