5 Day Masai Mara Migration Safari & Lake Nakuru

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Kenya Lodge Safaris

Safari Vehicle

4X4 Land Cruiser

Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve

5 Days Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari

5-Day Great Migration Safari 2026/2027 – Maasai Mara & Lake Nakuru

This 5-day safari combines Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and rhinos with two full days tracking the Great Migration in the Masai Mara, including a real chance of witnessing Mara River crossings during peak season (July-October). Mid-range pricing starts from USD 2,000 per person for groups of 6, in a private 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof.

Experience the spectacular Great Migration in the Maasai Mara while also exploring the stunning wildlife of Lake Nakuru on this expertly crafted 5-day safari. Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers during the 2026/2027 migration season, this itinerary is built around giving you the most realistic chance of witnessing the two million wildebeest crossing the Mara River — widely considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Safari Highlights

Witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, including potential Mara River crossings
Big Five game drives in both Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru
Flamingo and rhino spotting at Lake Nakuru
Comfortable mid-range or luxury accommodation
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for standing game viewing
Professional English-speaking driver-guide

Best travel period: July to October 2026/2027, for peak migration season.

Accommodation Options

Tier	Lake Nakuru	Masai Mara
Mid-Range	Lake Nakuru Lodge or Flamingo Hill Camp	Mara Sopa Lodge or Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Luxury	Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge	Mara Sarova (available on request)

Accommodation is subject to availability, so early booking is genuinely worth doing, especially for migration-season travel dates.

2026/2027 Pricing (Mid-Range)

Group Size	Price Per Person
2 people (sharing)	USD 2,690 per person
4 people	USD 2,450 per person
6 people	USD 2,000 per person
Luxury tier	Available on request

Pricing includes: All park fees, Accommodation, Meals, Private safari vehicle, Guide and Transfers.

Details

The spectacle involves about two million wildebeest crossing the River Mara for greener pastures, and is widely considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport, then a 3-4 hour drive to Lake Nakuru. An afternoon game drive covers flamingos, rhinos, and giraffes, followed by dinner and overnight at your Lake Nakuru lodge.

Breakfast at the lodge, then a scenic drive to the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley, with an afternoon game drive en route. Dinner and overnight at your Masai Mara lodge.

An early morning game drive in the migration areas, followed by a full day tracking wildebeest movement and predator activity, with a picnic lunch in the park. A sunset game drive rounds out the day, ideal for photography. Dinner and overnight in the Masai Mara.

An optional early-morning hot air balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost. The rest of the day continues migration exploration, including a real chance of witnessing a Mara River crossing. Dinner and overnight in the Masai Mara.

A final early morning game drive, then breakfast at the lodge before the drive back to Nairobi and drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Inclusions

4 nights’ accommodation with meals (B/L/D)
Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All park entrance fees (Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara)
Professional driver-guide
Bottled water, transfers, and safari assistance

Exclusions

International flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Optional hot air balloon safari

For a full breakdown of what to expect from migration timing, see our post on Masai Mara vs Serengeti: Which Should You Actually Choose?, which covers river-crossing timing in detail.

Destination

Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve

Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Samburu National Reserve

Tsavo National Park