Experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles on this 9 Days Kenya Great Migration Safari by Albertine Tours. This exceptional safari has been carefully designed to maximise your opportunities of witnessing the famous Great Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve while also exploring several of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. You will enjoy thrilling game drives across vast savannahs, search for the Big Five, discover the breathtaking landscapes of Amboseli National Park beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, encounter endangered rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park, and spend several days in the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara. Every day offers unforgettable encounters with Africa’s remarkable wildlife, comfortable accommodation and spectacular scenery, creating an authentic safari experience from beginning to end.
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Albertine Tours representative before being transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. After checking in, you will have time to relax following your international flight or explore some of Nairobi’s attractions if your arrival schedule allows. Optional visits include the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum or local craft markets. During the evening, your safari guide will provide a detailed briefing about the adventure ahead while introducing you to Kenya’s remarkable wildlife and national parks. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay as you prepare for your exciting safari.
Accommodation Options: Hemingways Nairobi, Sarova Stanley, Tamarind Tree Hotel
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Following breakfast, depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive across the park’s open plains and seasonal swamps. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. You may also encounter lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and numerous bird species. The combination of abundant wildlife and magnificent scenery makes this one of Kenya’s finest safari destinations. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation Options: Tortilis Camp Amboseli, Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Amboseli National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and journey through Kenya’s beautiful countryside towards Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive around the lake. Lake Nakuru is internationally recognised for its thriving populations of black and white rhinos, making it one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries. You may also see Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks and numerous bird species, including flamingos and pelicans when lake conditions are favourable. Return to your lodge during the evening for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation Options: The Cliff Nakuru, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your safari lodge. During the afternoon, enjoy your first exciting game drive across the vast grasslands that form one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Depending on the migration season, you may begin witnessing thousands of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas closely follow these enormous herds, creating exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner while enjoying the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Full Day Great Migration Safari in Maasai Mara
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Maasai Mara and following the Great Migration. Morning and afternoon game drives take you to different parts of the reserve where your experienced guide will position you for the best possible wildlife sightings. You may witness dramatic river crossings at the Mara River, where wildebeests and zebras brave powerful currents while avoiding crocodiles waiting below. Throughout the day, you will also search for the Big Five alongside countless other wildlife species that thrive within this remarkable ecosystem. A picnic lunch inside the reserve allows you to spend as much time as possible enjoying the migration.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Full Day Maasai Mara Great Migration Experience
Spend another full day exploring the incredible landscapes and wildlife of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The migration herds move constantly, ensuring every game drive offers a different experience. Your guide will monitor wildlife movements and take you to the most active areas for exceptional photographic opportunities. Besides the migration, you may observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, servals, jackals and over 450 recorded bird species. You may also choose an optional visit to a traditional Maasai village to gain insight into one of Kenya’s most famous indigenous communities before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Full Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy one final full day exploring the Maasai Mara while continuing your search for unforgettable wildlife encounters. An early morning game drive offers excellent opportunities to observe predators returning from their nightly hunts before the African sun rises higher over the plains. You will continue following the migration herds where possible while visiting different regions of the reserve that showcase its remarkable biodiversity. A leisurely picnic lunch allows you to fully immerse yourself in the wilderness before returning to your lodge during the late afternoon for relaxation and your final evening in the Maasai Mara.
Accommodation Options: Angama Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8: Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the Maasai Mara before beginning your scenic journey back to Nairobi. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley and Kenya’s picturesque countryside. Upon arrival in Nairobi, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing or shopping for souvenirs at local craft markets. This final overnight stay provides an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable wildlife experiences and unforgettable moments shared throughout your Kenyan safari adventure.
Accommodation Options: Hemingways Nairobi, Sarova Stanley, Tamarind Tree Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning depending on your flight schedule before being transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward international departure. As your unforgettable Great Migration Safari comes to an end, you will leave Kenya with incredible memories of spectacular wildlife encounters, dramatic migration scenes, breathtaking landscapes and the warm hospitality that makes Kenya one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Albertine Tours thanks you for choosing to experience this extraordinary journey with us and wishes you a safe flight home.
Meals: (Breakfast)
End of the 9 Days Kenya Great Migration Safari.
The 9 Days Kenya Great Migration Safari includes;
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Meet and greet services
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation throughout the safari
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Park and reserve entrance fees
- Unlimited scheduled game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari drives
- Great Migration game viewing in the Maasai Mara, subject to seasonal wildlife movements
- Government taxes and statutory levies
However, the 9 Days Kenya Great Migration Safari excludes;
- International flights
- Kenya visa fees where applicable
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Telephone calls and internet charges where applicable
- Items of a personal nature
- Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Expenses arising from flight delays, medical emergencies, natural disasters or other circumstances beyond normal operational control.
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