7 Days Magical Kenya Wildebeest Migration Safari 2026/2027

Your safari begins in Nairobi, where our NAMSA Safari Director will warmly receive you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel. After a short meet, greet and safari briefing, you will depart Nairobi and begin your journey to Amboseli National Park, a drive of approximately four hours.

As you leave the city behind, the road opens into the landscapes of southern Kenya. Amboseli is one of Kenya’s most loved safari destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, open plains and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. On clear days, the snow-capped mountain rises beautifully above the park, creating one of the most iconic safari views in East Africa.

You will arrive at Amboseli Sopa Lodge around lunchtime. After check-in, you will enjoy lunch and have some time to relax after the journey. Later in the afternoon, our professional safari guide will take you out for your first game drive in Amboseli National Park.

During the game drive, you may see elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, gazelles, lions and many bird species. Amboseli is especially loved for close elephant viewing and beautiful sunset photography.

In the evening, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, you will set out for a full day game drive in Amboseli National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination known as the home of large elephant herds and one of the best places to enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Our professional safari guide will lead the day according to wildlife movement, weather and the best game viewing areas. You will explore Amboseli’s open plains, marshes, acacia woodland and dry lake beds while searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, antelopes and many bird species.

You will also visit Observation Hill, one of the best viewpoints in the park. From the top, you can enjoy wide views of Amboseli’s plains, wetlands and distant mountains. This is also a good place for photography and for understanding the beauty of the park’s landscape.

Lunch will be served during the game drive, allowing you to spend more time in the wilderness. Later, you will continue exploring the park before returning to Amboseli Sopa Lodge in the evening.

Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a hot breakfast, you will leave Amboseli and begin your journey towards Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. This is a scenic travel day, with changing landscapes and a stop along the way to enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley.

You will arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch. After lunch, you will proceed for a boat safari on the lake. Lake Naivasha is known for its calm waters, hippos, fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants and other birdlife. The boat safari gives you a peaceful experience on the water and a beautiful change from the open savannah game drives.

After the boat safari, you will continue to Lake Nakuru, where you will check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. The evening will be spent at leisure after the day’s journey and activities.

Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park. As the sun rises, the park begins to come alive with wildlife, birdlife and beautiful lake views.

Lake Nakuru National Park is one of Kenya’s most scenic Rift Valley parks. It is known for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbucks, baboons and, with luck, lions and leopards. The park also attracts many bird species, including flamingos when conditions are suitable. Its landscapes include forest, grassland, rocky viewpoints and the lake itself, creating a beautiful setting for wildlife viewing and photography.

Our professional safari guide will help you explore the best areas of the park before you exit and begin your journey to the Masai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes approximately five hours, passing through rural landscapes and open country as you move towards Kenya’s most famous safari reserve.

You will arrive in the Masai Mara in the late evening and check in at PrideInn Mara Camp. This will be a relaxed evening after the long journey, so there will be no evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.

Accommodation: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

You will wake up in the Masai Mara, where the morning begins with cool air, golden light and the sounds of the wild. After breakfast, you will leave the camp with packed lunch for a full day game drive across the reserve.

This day is dedicated to the Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari experience. Our professional safari guide will lead the day according to wildlife movement, river crossing possibilities, weather and the best game viewing areas. You will search for the Big Five, which include lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. You may also see cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, topis, impalas, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles and many bird species.

From July to September, the Masai Mara becomes one of the best places in Africa to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. During this season, thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains, and if nature allows, you may witness a Mara River crossing. This is one of the most unforgettable safari moments, as the herds gather, hesitate and finally move across the river in search of fresh grazing.

You will enjoy picnic lunch in the vast plains of the Masai Mara, surrounded by the beauty of the reserve. Later, you will continue with the game drive, following wildlife movement and enjoying the late afternoon light across the plains.

In the evening, you will return to PrideInn Mara Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today gives you another full day in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This second full day increases your chance of deeper wildlife viewing and possible Great Migration sightings, especially if your safari is travelling during the peak migration months.

After breakfast, you will leave the camp with packed lunch and spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve. Our professional safari guide will take you through the best routes available for the day, based on animal movement and local guiding knowledge.

You will stay on the lookout for big cats, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. You may also see elephants moving across the plains, buffaloes grazing in groups, giraffes feeding near acacia trees and large herds of zebras, wildebeest, impalas, topis and gazelles. Hippos and crocodiles may be seen around the river areas, while many bird species add colour and sound to the landscape.

If the migration is active in the area, our guide will position the safari carefully and respectfully so that you can enjoy the experience without disturbing wildlife. You will have enough time for photography, observation and quiet appreciation of one of nature’s greatest movements.

Lunch will be served as a picnic inside the reserve. Later, you will continue with the game drive and may end the day with a beautiful sundowner experience, depending on the day’s arrangement.

In the evening, you will return to PrideInn Mara Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: PrideInn Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activity: Sundowner experience

After breakfast at the camp, you will check out and begin the final day of your safari. Before leaving the Masai Mara area, you may visit a traditional Maasai village for a cultural experience.

During the Maasai village visit, you will learn about Maasai customs, traditions, beadwork, dances, homes and way of life. This experience gives you a deeper understanding of one of Kenya’s most well-known communities and also offers a chance to support local artisans through handmade souvenirs.

After the cultural visit, you will depart the Masai Mara and drive back to Nairobi, a journey of approximately five hours. As you travel back, you will have time to reflect on the safari memories collected across Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, our NAMSA Prestigious Tours team will drop you at your hotel or at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your 7 Days Magical Kenya Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast
Optional Activity: Maasai village visit