8-Day Great Migration Safari – Kenya
Overview
Experience the wonder of Kenya’s wildlife with an 8-day luxury safari following the Great Migration. Witness the Big Five in the Masai Mara, spot rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and marvel at elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop in Amboseli National Park. This itinerary combines thrilling game drives, scenic flights, and premium accommodations for an unforgettable safari adventure.
Tour Plan
Begin your safari with a scheduled morning flight from Nairobi to the iconic Masai Mara. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the Great Rift Valley and endless savannah plains. Upon landing, your driver-guide transfers you to your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive to explore the Mara’s rich wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, and zebras. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives across the Masai Mara. The reserve is home to the Big Five – lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos – as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and an array of bird species. If visiting during the migration season, witness dramatic wildebeest river crossings along the Mara River. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Continue exploring different areas of the Masai Mara to maximize wildlife encounters. Optional activities include an early-morning hot-air balloon safari with a champagne breakfast. Spend the rest of the day on game drives, capturing incredible photos of predators and migrating herds before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive in this renowned rhino sanctuary. Lake Nakuru is home to both black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, and large flocks of flamingos. Enjoy wildlife viewing against the scenic backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Depart after breakfast for Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch and leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat ride on the lake to spot hippos, fish eagles, and other waterbirds. You may also visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Return to your resort for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Lake Naivasha
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
After breakfast, drive south to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across open plains and swamps, observing elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, capturing perfect photographic opportunities of Amboseli’s wildlife against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Large elephant herds roam freely, providing unforgettable safari moments. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi to be dropped at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of an incredible 8-day Great Migration safari adventure filled with iconic wildlife encounters and stunning African landscapes.
