6 Days Maasai Mara Wildebeest Safari
This immersive 6 day safari takes you across three of Kenya’s most iconic landscapes: the majestic plains of Amboseli with its legendary elephants, the serene waters of Lake Naivasha with Crescent Island walks and boat rides, and finally the world famous Maasai Mara during the peak of the Great Migration season. From witnessing Mount Kilimanjaro at dawn to chasing the Big Five on golden savannahs, this safari blends thrilling game drives, scenic backdrops, and cultural encounters into a once in a lifetime experience.
6 Days Maasai Mara Wildebeest Safari
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Safari Overview
Begin your adventure in Amboseli National Park, where herds of elephants roam freely against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy both evening and full day game drives in this iconic reserve, spotting wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and countless bird species.
Next, journey to the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha. Take a boat ride among hippos and vibrant birdlife before exploring Crescent Island, where you’ll enjoy a guided walking safari among zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest.
The final leg brings you to the Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. Spend two full days exploring this rich ecosystem, especially during the wildebeest migration, when millions of herbivores cross into the Mara, pursued by predators in dramatic scenes straight out of nature documentaries. Experience iconic sightings of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes, and take in the beauty of the Mara River crossings.
Conclude your journey with a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi, carrying with you the memories of Africa’s raw beauty and incredible wildlife encounters.
Safari Itinerary
6 Days Maasai Mara Wildebeest Safari
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Our 6 days Masai Mara Wildebeest Safaris will start from Nairobi to Amboseli. Our Safari guide will pick us up from the Airport JKIA or city hotel and drive down east of Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Known as the land of the Jumbos/elephants, Amboseli National Park sits down on the slopes of the highest point in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.
We shall arrive in time for lunch, and refresh as we prepare for our evening game drive in the park. Embark on a 2 hour Game drive in search of the Big Five, the big cats of Amboseli National Park.
Dinner and Overnight at the Camp
- Location: – Amboseli National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Amboseli Tulia Camp
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On the 2nd day of our safari, we will embark on a full-day adventure that starts after our breakfast with our packed lunch. Starting our full-day game drive in search of the big five, big cats, and beautiful sights of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
We will be lucky to spot Lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, elephants, and many birdlife species. Spotting the huge-sized elephants of Amboseli National Park with a backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our Lunch will be served at the best picnic point viewing Lake Amboseli and the entire plains of Amboseli National Park with a backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp
- Location: – Amboseli National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Amboseli Tulia Camp
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
Day Three: Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
On the third day of our safari, we wake up early for breakfast and leave Amboseli National Park for Lake Naivasha at 7.00 am. We will check in for Lunch and prepare for our evening boat rides and Crescent Island game walk, the island is best known for the movie “Out of Africa” with Meryl Streep and Robert Redfort. Lake Naivasha is known for its huge hippos and bird lives.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
- Location: – Lake Naivasha
- Camp of Stay: – Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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After breakfast, on the 4th day, we will proceed to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve with the first stop over at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley which is about 45min from the city center.
We will arrive at our camp and check-in. Thereafter we will proceed for an afternoon game drive in this park, which is essentially the northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park as an artificial border only separates the two.
Dinner and overnight will be at the camp.
- Location: – Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Camp of Stay: – LOYK Mara
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On the 5th day, we will wake up as early as 0630am for our early breakfast and thereafter leave for the whole day game drive packed with your picnic lunch.
The Masai Mara is famous for its lions, elephants, leopards, rhino, and buffalo which make the ’big five’ though luck is essential for spotting the other two namely which are rather shy and elusive. The park’s animal concentration and abundance are second to none.
Depending on the time of your visit, you might experience the great wildebeest migration where millions of wildebeest and zebras from the Serengeti (Tanzania) migrate to Mara in search of water and pasture. With this migration, predators follow route making it quite a wild experience.
You will be able to see the hippo pool where with luck you may spot crocodiles basking on the rocks. Numerous plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, zebra, and Masai giraffes can be seen as well as scavengers like hyenas and vultures.
Then after lunch, you will proceed for another afternoon game drive as you return to the camp at around 1830hrs where you will be received by our staff with a cup of African tea or coffee as you wait for the dinner to be served, overnight at the camp.
- Location: – Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Camp of Stay: – LOYK Mara
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On our last day, we will be ending our 8 days Kenya safari. Early Morning breakfast at your camp. We will have our last morning game drives before checking out of our camp. We will drive to Nairobi before checking in at our city hotel for refreshments and rest.
You will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight back home.
Safari Costings
These rates are just estimates, please get in touch with us for a more precise and exact cost of your safari. We will help you customize, and tailor make your safari holiday to fit you safari preferences and interests.
What does this safari include?
6 Days Maasai Mara Wildebeest Safari
Inclusives
- Return Flights as per the package
- Return road Transfers with our 4×4 land cruiser jeeps.
- Return Bush Transfers
- Concessions and Park entrance fees to all parks being visited
- Accommodation on Twin / Double basis in luxury camps
- Meals are on full board basis (Vegetarian Options are available and Gluten Free)
- Comprehensive game drives in our 4×4 open sided land cruiser jeeps with amazing spaces with window seats, freezers electric sockets and binoculars.
- Services of a professional photographer, English speaking, private birding safari guide.
- Maasai Community Visit in Masai Mara and Bush Dinner
- Evacuation Covers with Amref International
- Mineral drinking water all through the safari
Exclusives
• Personal Items (Visas, Medical and Travel Insurances)
• Alcoholic beverages where not applicable (Mostly international brands)
• Tips and Gratuity (We recommend you tip our guides directly)
• Activities not mentioned above
• Any other item / activity not mentioned above
Extra activities to book for safari Include (Should be booked prior)
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Pack For a Purpose
Cheetah Safaris is a serious advocate of sustainable safari practices in Africa. As part of our efforts and initiative, we engage and support schools and children who need knowledge to better their lives. The best gift a child can be given is education, skills, and creativity.
In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.
- Education
- Sustainable Travel
- Wildlife Conservation
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