3-Day Masai Mara Express Great Migration Safari 2026
Tour highlights
- Witness the spectacular 2026 Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Search for dramatic Mara River crossings (subject to wildlife movement).
- Enjoy thrilling game drives in Kenya's premier wildlife reserve.
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five.
- Encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, and hippos.
- Spectacular wildlife photography opportunities.
- Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.
- Travel in a comfortable 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village.
Itinerary Overview
Experience the thrill of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacle on this 3-Day Masai Mara Express Great Wildebeest Migration Safari. Travel from Nairobi to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, home to the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles cross from the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. During the migration season (July–October), you'll enjoy exciting game drives, opportunities to witness dramatic Mara River crossings (subject to wildlife movement), and excellent chances of spotting the Big Five. The best chances of seeing river crossings are generally in August and September, although exact timing varies with rainfall and animal movements.
Best Time to Travel
The migration season runs from July to October, with August and September generally offering the highest likelihood of witnessing dramatic Mara River crossings. Since the migration is driven by rainfall and grazing conditions, sightings remain unpredictable and are never guaranteed
Travel Itinerary
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive.
Highlights
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- First game drive in the Masai Mara
- Lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes
- Beautiful African sunset
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch. Visit the famous Mara River, where you may witness wildebeest attempting dramatic river crossings while crocodiles and predators wait nearby. Wildlife sightings depend on natural animal movements, so crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Highlights
- Full-day game drive
- Mara River
- Great Wildebeest Migration
- Big Five wildlife viewing
- Hippos and Nile crocodiles
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Outstanding wildlife photography
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari (early morning)
- Maasai cultural village visit
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Terms of Service
Price Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 2 nights' accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Price Excludes
About the Operator
African Bison Classic Tours: We are an Independent and Private Tour & Travel Agency in Nairobi and one of the finest tours and safari company offering excellent Wildlife Tours in Masai mara – Kenya, Serengeti – Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Treks.
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