MASAI MARA WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARI

( THE GREATEST TREK ON EARTH )

A fantastic way to spend your cheap holidays to Kenya would be to go on an exciting African safari in the beautiful Masai Mara National Reserve to witness one of the greatest migration of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles on Earth! Dubbed by some wildlife experts as the Great Migration, this annual gathering of herds of zebras and wildebeests are estimated to number over a million in numbers. As rivers and watering holes dry up in the Serengeti Plains, the promise of lush grasslands and water in the Masai Mara draw these vast herds very year during the months of July to October.

The Masai Mara is a fascinating ecosystem covering 1,500sq km of Savannah, grasssland,woodlands and riverine forests. It is inhabited by the "Big five", as well as a diversiy of other plain game and arich variety of bird life.Every year, ussually between july and octomber,the promise of rain brings more than 1.5 million Widebeest and Zebra together in one massive herd headed for the rich bounty of lush grasslands in the Masai Mara.They congregrate at the Mara river,their crossing into Kenya from Tanzania is a dramatic spectacle fraught with lurking danger from crocodile and other hopeful carnivores.
Wildebeest are abundant and their migration patterns include not only the spectacular Mara - Serengeti migration,but also seasonal treks by Kenya's own home-bred wildebeests.These creatures follow thegrass wherever it is found.Because the migration last for up to four months, visitors have ample opportuinity to see the action.This unforgetable sight has long been dubbed the"Greatest Show on Earth" Last year it added the long - deserved title of seventh wonder of the modern world.
As the vegetation and water holes dry, the herds start the trek north. Following the rain pattern they cross the Tanzania / Kenya border to the rich Kenyan Masai Mara in search of the 4,000 tons of grass they eat each day. By September and early October they start winding their way back to Tanzania.
The sight of the mass migration is awesome. Many do not survive this trip as they expire from exhaustion and injury or fall prey to hungry crocodile in the struggle to cross the Talek and Mara rivers. As the migration unfolds, the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are trailed by the predators- lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena and scavenger birds. It is an event one cannot afford to miss.

Day 1: Arrival - Nairobi

July - september

You arrive at Nairobi, your safari adventure begins with a warm welcome by our company service representatives upon your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya's vibrant capital city. Transfer to your overnight at a Nairobi Hotel on Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru

Depart for Lake Nakuru with stop over at view point to see the great Rift valley then to Lake Nakuru.View of Great bird species and Rhino sanctuary then to Sarova Lion hill lodge.
All game drives and accommodations (FB.)

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara.

Depart on your 03 night Masai mara safari tour through the great african rift valley and Narok town. Arrive in time for lunch at your preferred lodge to include leisure. An afternoon game drive will follow to explore Hemingways country and Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo and other animals of the same order. Located within the world famous Maasai mara Game reserve, Sarova mara game camp's 75 tents capture the true spirit of the Kenyan wild, in Kenya's richest game reserve. Greatly renown for its annual wildebeest migration, Big Five, Sarova mara offers a breathtaking view of the plains aloft a hot air balloon.

Dinner and overnight rest at Sarova mara game camp. (L,D.)

Day 4 & 5: Masai Mara.

This natural wonder of Masai Mara is to be explored now which includes the extensive plains which include not only the well known predatory animals but also with Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Overnight at Mara Fig Tree Camp. (B,L,D.)

Optional flight in and out of Masai Mara: USD 250 per person extra, taxes inclusive.

Optional Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Ride Safari is USD 450 per person or a visit to a local Maasai village USD 25 per person.

Day 6 & 7: Masai Mara.

Full day at Masai mara at Mara serena lodge. Great camps for migration crossing.

Day 8: Masai Mara - Nairobi.

Early morning game viewing. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi to arrive in the afternoon. Lunch at The Carnivore restaurant. Transfer to the airport foryour flight to the next destination where the tour ends.

Tour Cost Includes:

- Guarantee price / guarantee safari on confirmation
- All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable safari vehicle equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari and meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
- One night accommodation at a Nairobi hotel on Bed & Breakfast
- Accommodation in double & triple room
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English speaking professional driver / guide
- All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Bottled water whilst on safari
- Carnivore lunch
- Start and end in Nairobi
- Return airport transfers

Tour Cost excludes:

- Tips
- Laundry
- Beverages / Drinks
- International flights
-Visas
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary.