The Great Migration Kenya Luxury Safari Experience the wildebeest migration, the greatest spectacle on Earth between June and October when great herds of Zebra and wildebeests migrate from the Serengeti to the south to the Maasai Mara game reserve in search of

pasture crossing the Mara River where giant crocodiles lay in wait it’s a sight to behold that requires patience and luck to experience it.

Trip Highlights

• Visit the site of the greatest spectacle on earth The Great Wildebeest Migration.
• Visit a site that has been listed as one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
• Try your luck in seeing the thousands of wildebeests and Zebra cross the Mara River from the Serengeti on their annual Great Wildebeest Migration that takes place from Mid June to October.
• View the big five, the big cats and other wildlife on game drives in the Maasai Mara.
• Visit a place that offers superb game viewing opportunities all year round.
• Discover and learn about the fascinating Maasai Culture and way of life that has stood the test of time by visiting a local Maasai village while on Safari at the Maasai Mara.
• Conduct a guided walk with naturist in The Maasai Mara and learn about the flora and fauna as well as life skills in tracking animals in the bush.
• Take an inspirational Hot Air Balloon Safari gliding over the Mara plains at dusk watching the animals below and the sunrise to the east mmm... it’s just amazing, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush when you land.
• Have an elegant candle lit dinner in the bush at a private secluded clearing in the middle of the wilderness at the Maasai Mara.

The Detailed The Great Migration Kenya Luxury Safari Experience Luxury Safari Holiday Vacation Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport an And Africa Travel representative will greet you and you will be transferred to the domestic Wilson Airport, about 15km southwest of the city. Your scenic flight to the beautiful Masai Mara takes only 45 minutes. On arrival at Sanctuary Olonana there is time to relax and freshen up in your tent before lunch is served.

The tents are very spacious and have floor to ceiling mosquito netting, en suite bathrooms with hot showers, flushing lavatories, solar lighting and large verandas with great river views. The main dining room and veranda commands a dramatic stretch of the Mara River providing the perfect setting for breakfast, afternoon tea and after dinner star gazing. After lunch there is time to relax in your luxury home for the next four days, and guests will then proceed for the first game viewing drive of the day.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

Day 2: Maasai Mara

After breakfast at the camp, accompanied with your picnic lunch, you will leave with our expert guides to explore the Mara for the better part of the day to understand the reasons why the great migration takes place every year.

The Mara is a fabulous place, the plains offers rich food for elephants amongst the thousands of herds of wildebeest and topi, zebra, eland, buffalo as well as Thomson's and Grant's gazelle. Adding drama to the already extraordinary spectacle, the Masai Mara is known for its big cats. Lions, hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs and jackals prepare themselves patiently for their share of the banquet. Beware also of crocodiles, they lay waiting for young calves who struggle against the strong tides of the Mara River.

You will then return to camp and spend the late afternoon at leisure. Relax by the pool or revitalize at the mini-spa which offers a range of treatments from facials to body massages

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

Day 3: Maasai Mara

During your stay at Sanctuary Olonana there are a variety of activities that can be booked on request. One possibility is a breathtaking balloon safari. Float gently over the plains with a bird's eye view of the game below as the sun rises slowly over the horizon. After around one hour the balloon lands and a full breakfast is served in the middle of the bush with glasses of bubbly to toast your flight!

On your last evening drive out into the bush, a private and secluded clearing is prepared for an elegant dinner in the middle of the wilderness. Candles flicker in the darkness, as your waiter serves a delicious bush dinner. After dinner you can retire to the warmth of the campfire where brandies and liqueurs are served as guests relax and absorb the peace and beauty of the African night.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Overnight: Sanctuary Olonana

Day 4: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

Spend your morning game viewing in the Masai Mara and return to camp for lunch. In the afternoon your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi's Wilson Airport. On arrival you will be met by a Sanctuary Retreats representative and you will drive the short distance to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rates Include

• Accommodation
• Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times)
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers at the game lodges
• Teas and coffees at the game lodges
• Refreshments while on game viewing drives
• Laundry at the game lodges
• Park fees
• 2 daily scheduled shared safari activities with our highly qualified guides including:
• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Maasai village visit
• Nature walk
• Sundowners and bush meals in specially selected spots
• Transfers from the Airport in Nairobi and the Mara
• Scheduled flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to KTC airstrip in the Mara return

Rates Exclude

• Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone accounts etc.
• Visas and travel insurances
• Private game drives (Booked on request)
• Bank charges
• Balloon flights and fishing excursions at Sanctuary Olonana (Booked on request)
• Any other item not mentioned above
• All optional excursions or activities i.e. spa treatments at any of the camps or lodges (Booked on request)