Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safaris | 3 days Nairobi/ Mombasa Fly-drive

 

Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safaris | 3 days Nairobi/ Mombasa Fly-drive.

The 3 days Masai Mara Safari is Mid range to Luxury with a mixture of high class components.  You fly/ flight  into Masai Mara from either Nairobi Wilson or Mombasa Diani Airstrip.  Accommodation is either in luxury tented camps or safari lodges.  For game lodges we use Mara Serena while tented camps we recommend governors or any other of your choice.

The Safari Highlights

• Personally experience the Masai Mara Magic reputed to have the richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores per km² , making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial ecosystems”.  In Mara the overwhelming population and the rich species presentation is mesmerizing

• Witnesses first hand one of the seven wonders of the modern world-the wildebeest migration.

• A personal interaction with nature and see survival of the fittest in play as herbivores brave the often perilous life of prey and large carnivores stock, capture, kill and feed on them.  And of course do not forget the super predators- the vultures hovering in the skies.

• The flights from Nairobi Wilson or Diani Mombasa

• Use of private 4×4 custom made safari land cruiser in Masai Mara National Reserve

The Wildebeest Migration in Maasai (Masai) Mara /Serengeti wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings.  The migration comprise of the never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common Zebras and gazelle, followed closely by their predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals.   Hovering in the skies are thousands of vultures, the super predators. Patient in nature, they survey the migrating herds descending on the dead carcasses reducing them to skeletons in a matter of seconds.  The hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers is magical wonder of nature attracting thousands of human beings.  This survival of the fittest spectacle has been described at the “seventh wonder of the modern world”.  Strategic sighting of the migrating herds tend to influence the setting up of tourism facilities. The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September.

Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari 3 days

Day1: Fly Nairobi Wilson/ Mombasa Diani  to  Masai Mara

Pick up from your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Nairobi Wilson or Moi airport/Ukunda airstrip.  Arrive at the airports an check in for your Masai Mara Flight.  From Mombasa, the flight will take about an hour and from Nairobi 30 Minutes.  Upon you are met by your safari driver guide and driven to your Lodge or tented camp for lunch. Lunch is followed by afternoon game drive in the vast Masai Mara National Park. Dinner and Overnight at your lodge of choice.

Masai Mara Flights

From Nairobi flights depart from Wilson Airpot; Mombasa flights depart from Moi Airport or Diani Airstrip;

Day2: Full Day Masai Mara

Full day in the Mara dedicated to either full day game drives.  Have an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast.  After breakfast collect your lunch boxes and proceed for a full day game drive. This gives you a chance to follow the migrating herds and witness nature at its best.  Watch for the predator hunting and the prey as they evade them.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge or tented camp of your choice.

Day3:  Fly Masai Mara to Nairobi Wilson/ Mombasa/Diani

Early morning game drive and return to the lodge for Breakfast. Check out of your lodge and have a morning game drive en-route to the airstrip.  Fly to Nairobi/ Mombasa where you are met and assisted to your hotel or to the airport to catch your flight back home.

ccommodation in Masai Mara.

You have lot of choices to choose from.

Prices

Seasonal Variations affect the price. 

Enquire the price of this safari

 

Rates include:

• Transportation- in the park by 4×4 custom made safari land cruiser: Flights from origin to destination

• Services of multi-lingual driver guide,

• Park entry fees

• Accommodation as mentioned on program

• Government taxes

• 2Litres mineral water per person per day.

Not included: 

• Tips and gratuities

• Laundry,

• Drinks and beverages and any other item of a personal nature.

  Other  wildebeest migration safaris are organized in both  Maasai (Masai) Mara and Serengeti National Parks.  The duration of the safari depends on various factors but mostly on time and budget but also the flexibility of the guest.

• Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safaris | 4 days Nairobi/ Mombasa Fly-drive 
• 11 days Masai Mara Serengeti Migration Safari commences from Nairobi and returns to the same via Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Amboseli.
• The 8 days fly drive Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara National Park  (Mara Explorer 8 days) is a luxury option. Guests fly from Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara and return to the same.
• The 4 days 3 Nights Migration safari combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha.
• The 6 days Best of Tanzania Safari focuses on wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park.   The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September. Serengeti National Parkis best visited between March and May.

  For ultimate wildlife experience Combine  Masai Mara Safari with 4 Days Gorilla tracking in Rwanda

Enquiries: R&N Xplorer Africa Safaris  email us: rnxploresafaris@gmail.com

Great Wildebeest Migration Serengeti National Park | Masai Mara Safaris | Lodges

Masai Mara And Serengeti Ecosystems

The wildebeest shapes, conditions and maintain the Mara Serengeti Ecosystem.  The contiguous ecosystem is extremely rich, self sustaining and hence it has earned the label of the only “true ecosystem” on earth.  The Masai (Maasai) Mara enjoys a magical panorama.  From the tops of the rounded hills, the panoramic views of  expansive grassy plains teaming with herds of animals resemble a canvas painting. The overwhelming populations and the rich species presentation is mesmerizing.  “The Masai (Maasai) Mara ecosystem has one of the richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores per km² , making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial ecosystems”  On other hand Serengeti National Park is the best place to see predators in actions. The predator population is over 10,000 individuals. 8000 0f these are spotted hyenas and 3000 lions whose males famed for their black manes.  Seronera with its visitor centre is not only ideal for information but it a major wildlife hub with all the species represented. Hippos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, giraffes and primates can all be spotted within the area. Birdlife is profuse. The park has a total of 500 species recorded of birds

Wildebeest Migration Serengeti 2012

The  annual Maasai (Masai) Mara /Serengeti wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on life on the whole ecosystem.  The migration is a natural phenomenon, a never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals comprised of about 1.7 million wildebeests, 800,000 common Zebras and gazelle, followed closely by their predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals.   Hovering in the skies are thousands of vultures, the super predators. Patient in nature, the vulures survey the migrating herds descending on the dead carcasses reducing them to skeletons in a matter of seconds.  The hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and

Grumeti rivers is magical wonder of nature attracting thousands of human beings. 

 

This survival of the fittest spectacle has been described at the “seventh wonder of the modern world”.  Strategic sighting of the migrating herds tend to influence the setti

 

For ultimate wildlife experience Combine Masai Mara Serengeti 11 days with 4 Days Gorilla tracking in Rwanda

Wildebeest Migration Safaris 2012 | Kenya 5 days Nairobi Maasai Mara National Park Fly-drive Safari

Wildebeest Migration Safaris 2012 | Kenya 5 days Nairobi Maasai Mara National Park Fly-drive Safari.

Several  wildebeest migration safaris are organized in both  Maasai (Masai) Mara and Serengeti National Parks.  The duration of the safari depends on various factors but mostly on time and budget but also the flexibility of the guest.  The all drive 11 days Masai Mara Serengeti Migration Safari commences from Nairobi and returns to the same via Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Amboseli.  The 8 days fly drive Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara National Park  (Mara Explorer 8 days) is a luxury option. Guests fly from Nairobi Wilson to Masai Mara and return to the same.  The 4 days 3 Nights Migration safari combines Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha.   The 6 days Best of Tanzania Safari focuses on wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park.   The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September. Serengeti National Park is best visited between March and May.

5days Mara Explorer Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara National Park

Day1 Arrival Nairobi and overnight/ 

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta airport in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Overnight Nairobi Serena BB.

 

Day 02/  Fly Nairobi-Masai Mara
Before breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Wilson to catch a morning  flight to Maasai Mara.   On arrival, your private driver guide will meet you and drive you to the lodge.  Have a game drive en-route to the lodge. Have an evening game drive.  Overnight Keekorok Lodge FB.

Flights From Nairobi to Masai Mara are operated from Wilson Airport

Wildebeest Migration Safaris Masai Mara National Park Kenya | 8days Nairobi-Maasai Mara Fly-drive Safari

Wildebeest Migration Safaris Masai Mara National Park Kenya | 8days Nairobi-Maasai Mara Fly-drive Safari.

The  annual Maasai (Masai) Mara /Serengeti wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings.  The migration comprise of the never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common Zebras and gazelle, followed closely by their predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals.   Hovering in the skies are thousands of vultures, the super predators. Patient in nature, they survey the migrating herds descending on the dead carcasses reducing them to skeletons in a matter of seconds.  The hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers is magical wonder of nature attracting thousands of human beings.  This survival of the fittest spectacle has been described at the “seventh wonder of the modern world”.  Strategic sighting of the migrating herds tend to influence the setting up of tourism facilities. The best time to witness migration in Masai Mara National Park Kenya, is between July to September.

Wildebeest Migration Safari Masai Mara 8 days

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges.

Masai Mara Serengeti Wildebeest Migration

The Masai (Maasai) Mara magic is attributed to its panorama.  From the vantage of rounded hills, the large expanses grassy plains teaming with herds of animals resemble a canvas painting. The overwhelming population and the rich species presentation is mesmerizing.  “The Masai (Maasai) Mara ecosystem has one of the richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores per km² , making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial ecosystems”

Serengeti National Park is the best place to see predators in actions. The predator population is over 10,000 individuals. 8000 0f these are spotted hyenas and 3000 lions whose males famed for their black manes.  Seronera with its visitor centre is not only ideal for information but it a major wildlife hub with all the species represented. Hippos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, giraffes and primates can all be spotted within the area. Birdlife is profuse. The park has a total of 500 species recorded of birds

The Mara Serengeti Migration

Every year, in the months of July August and September, over 1.7 million wildebeests accompanied by about 800,000 gazelles and Zebras migrate from Serengeti into Maasai (Masai) Mara and back. The river crossings are particularly dangerous as large crocodile lie in wait of unsuspecting animals, killing and maiming thousands of them. Besides predation, migrating herds have to contend with flooded rivers and disease outbreaks. The wildebeest mate in Maasai Mara and Calve in Serengeti. 

The  annual Maasai (Masai) Mara /Serengeti wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings.  Picture a never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely.  In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers  and behold your magical wonder of nature.

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges

Wildebeest Migration Safaris | Masai Mara Serengeti National Park | Lodges.

An Introductions of Masai Mara And Serengeti

The Masai (Maasai) Mara magic is attributed to its panorama.  From the vantage of rounded hills, the large expanses grassy plains teaming with herds of animals resemble a canvas painting. The overwhelming population and the rich species presentation is mesmerizing.  “The Masai (Maasai) Mara ecosystem has one of the richest assemblages of wildlife in the world and supports about 237 herbivores per km² , making it one of the most productive natural terrestrial ecosystems”

Serengeti National Park is the best place to see predators in actions. The predator population is over 10,000 individuals. 8000 0f these are spotted hyenas and 3000 lions whose males famed for their black manes.  Seronera with its visitor centre is not only ideal for information but it a major wildlife hub with all the species represented. Hippos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, giraffes and primates can all be spotted within the area. Birdlife is profuse. The park has a total of 500 species recorded of birds

Every year, in the months of July August and September, over 1.7 million wildebeests accompanied by about 800,000 gazelles and Zebras migrate from Serengeti into Maasai (Masai) Mara and back. The river crossings are particularly dangerous as large crocodile lie in wait of unsuspecting animals, killing and maiming thousands of them. Besides predation, migrating herds have to contend with flooded rivers and disease outbreaks. The wildebeest mate in Maasai Mara and Calve in Serengeti. 

The  annual Maasai (Masai) Mara /Serengeti wildebeest migration is not about wildebeests migrating per se but rather its influence on the movement patterns of the other animals including human beings.  Picture a never ending milling of over 2.5 million wild animals composed of a about 1.7 million wildebeests, and 800,000 common gazelles and zebras with predators-lions, hyenas, leopards, jackals etc following closely.  In this picture add thousands of vultures providing air cover the to migrating animals, the goggling human traffic; the hazardous crossing of crocodile invested Mara and Grumeti rivers  and behold your magical wonder of nature.

For ultimate wildlife experience  combine 11 Days Masai Mara Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari  with 4 Days 3 Nights Rwanda Gorillas  Safari.