This safari is a combination of a 3-night stay in the Mara North Conservancy, and 3 nights in the Masai Mara, making it very popular during the Great Wildebeest Migration season, typically between end July to October. There is amazing wildlife all year long, and the fact that you stay 3 nights allows you to not only enjoy the animals sightings, but also relax at camp, take time to read a book, watch the stars and disconnect from the “busyness” of daily life.
You arrive at Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) and will be transferred by road to Wilson airport. Depending on your time of arrival, you might need a pre-night in Nairobi.
Arrive at the Mara airstrip, where you are met by the lodge and transfer directly to Elephant Pepper Camp. Your 3x night stay includes all your meals, and 2 game drive per day, talk to your safari guide to plan your days.
The vast, fertile plains of the Maasai Mara boasts a plethora of wildlife; with over 450 bird species and both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, to name a few, the plains are dense with game. Elephant Pepper Camp is perfect for those wanting to observe the spectacle of the migration, when, from July to October (nature dependent), over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.
The camp’s remote location allows the stars to shine bright at night, and you can enjoy the unique experience of listening to the sounds of lion, leopard and hyena.
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: Local brands included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 4-6
Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will be transferred through the bush and local villages to the camp, located within the Mara National...
After breakfast, you will be transferred through the bush and local villages to the camp, located within the Mara National Park. Spend 3 nights at Sand River, including all your meals, selected beverages and the shared game drives.
The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as leopard, cheetah and, of course, lion. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery. As its name indicates, the camp overlooks the Sand River, a picturesque combination of sand banks, dramatic rocks and riverine forest - an idyllic setting for a late breakfast!
Includes & Excludes
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Drinks: Local brands included
Activities: Included
Transport: Included
Day 7
End Of Itinerary
Last morning in the bush, transfer to the airstrip on time for the flight to Wilson. On arrival, road transfer...
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Day 7
End Of Itinerary
Last morning in the bush, transfer to the airstrip on time for the flight to Wilson. On arrival, road transfer to Jomo Kenyatta and time at leisure for your onward flight, or contact us to extend your trip with a stay in Laikipia, Samburu or on the coast for a few beach days.
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FAQs about Herdtracker Masai Mara Wildebeest Journey
There are many places to watch the wildebeest migration and all the drama it draws, but we recommend the Mara River, the plains of the Masai Mara National Park, and the Ndutu Plains of Tanzania's Serengeti.
Safari lodges have guest rooms similar to a hotel with en-suite bathrooms. They are comfortably furnished with facilities normally associated with a hotel rooms, except your rooms are normally set in beautiful wilderness settings, with nature and wildlife around.
Tented lodges have rooms which are tents on a platform and with a roof and also have en-suite facilities with showers, flush toilets and hot water. Basically all the amenities of a hotel room, except canvas walls and roof.
The boutique lodges and camps can be very stylish and smart in terms of design and decor, often with very spacious rooms and even going so far in some cases as having plunge pools for each room.
Eco-camps and smaller tented camps have insect-proof tents with en-suite facilities including a safari shower and flush toilet. They give a more authentic safari experience but the tents are comfortably furnished with proper beds and you don’t need to bring your own sleeping bag! The emphasis is usually on having excellent guides and great wildlife viewing away from the crowds. Guests often eat together and people travelling alone usually say that they found the atmosphere friendly and enjoyed meeting other like-minded travellers around the campfire in the evening or at dinner.
The Adventure Camps are a budget option with guests bringing their own sleeping bags and towels. Accommodation is in small dome tented with a mattress on the floor. Each tent has its own nearby cubicle with a flush toilet, safari shower, and wash basin. The Adventure Camps are suitable only for those who don’t mind “real camping” and can put with some degree of “roughing it”. Apart from the accommodation in simple dome tents, the meals and the guiding are the same standards as the higher quality camps and game drives are in 4x4 safari vehicles. For those on a limited budget, the Adventure Camps are a good alternative to the big tourist lodges and minibus tours for those for whom the safari experience is more important than hotel accommodation.
The best time to see the wildebeest migration is in August as the herds cross the Nile crocodile-infested Mara River, crossing an international border between Kenya and Tanzania.