5 Day Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari

Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari

Overview

A the 5 Day Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari adventures into the center of The Annual Great Wildebeest Migration that circles the Serengeti-Mara triangle, Hell’s Gate, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Enjoy the beautiful views of fabulous water birds and other bird species- the wonderful spectacle of pink flamingos along its edge. African Safari Game drives are a great way to experience the park and they take place all year round. In this tour, we will cover the 3 most popular destinations in Kenya – Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha. Masai Mara is home for “Big Five”, zebras, antelope, hyenas, giraffes and the famous Annual great wildebeest migration.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Luxury tour—uses lodges and hotels.
• Private tour—will be run exclusively for you, no strangers.
• Can start any day—depending on availability of safari camps.
• Can be customized—you can request changes to this tour.
• Minimum age of 15 years—15+ only.
• Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
• Game drives: normal 4×4 vehicle
• Getting around: normal 4×4 vehicle & air transfer
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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Day 1: Depart to Lake Naivasha via Hells Gate

At arrival at Nairobi Airport, your private 5 day Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari guide and driver will transfer you to Lake Naivasha with a stop by Hell’s Gate. The park, which is mainly, comprised of savannah ecosystem harbours a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, Verreaux’s Eagles, augur buzzard and swifts. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope.

Accommodation
Luxury: Kiboko Luxury Camp
Midrange: Loldia  House
Budget: Burch’s resort

Day 2: Drive to Lake Nakuru

With early morning, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the rift valleys most famous Lake Nakuru with its flamingos, alkalinity and one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos with the flamingos as the main attraction. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation
Luxury: The Cliff
Midrange: Loldia  House
Budget: Burch’s resort

Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara

Early morning, drive to Masai Mara National Reserve for your Great Wildebeest Migration and Lake Nakuru tour, it holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of Wildebeest, Zebras and attendant predators. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation
Luxury: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Midrange: Karen Blixen
Budget: Kicheche Bush Camp

Day 4: Game Drive in Maasai Mara

After breakfast, enjoy a full day Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari game drive, with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-maned lion, as well as its abundant resident wildlife and home to the African safaris big five during a morning’s game drive. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagle, plus many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustard including the Kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird and 9 species of sun birds.

Accommodation
Luxury: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Midrange: Karen Blixen
Budget: Kicheche Bush Camp

Day 5: Transfer to Nairobi

With an early breakfast, enjoy a sunrise game drive and then depart for Nairobi with a lunch en-route and arrival in Nairobi at late afternoon where you will be dropped off at the airport for your flight back home

End of the 5 Day Kenya Great Wildebeest Migration Safari