Kenya · WILDEBEEST MIGRATION SAFARIS

The 14 Best Wildebeest Migration Safaris

14 tours  ·  from $298

The herds cross the Mara River between July and October and nobody can promise you a date. These 14 put you in the right place for the window, priced, with a note on how close each camp sits to the fords.

3 Day Maasai Mara & Migration safari - The full Mara day: seven hours among the animals
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3 Day Maasai Mara & Migration safari

1.3 Day Maasai Mara & Migration safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $430Our pick

You leave Nairobi at 7:30 am for three days in the Maasai Mara, with an escarpment photo stop, game drives, a tented camp, and a full day among lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife. Door-to-door Nairobi transport, meals, bottled water, and a maximum group size of 15 are included.

“Our package included free water, however we were made to buy water on all the days. Charged $160 USD for 3 day park entry. Found out that park fees were $50 USD for 24 hours. We were only in the park for 24 hours, started safari at 5pm on day 1 finished at 6.30 and nRead more”

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3-day Masai Mara Safari Tour to see the big five and wildebeest migration - From Nairobi through the Great Rift Valley
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3-day Masai Mara Safari Tour to see the big five and wildebeest migration

2.3-day Masai Mara Safari Tour to see the big five and wildebeest migration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $700Top rated

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara in a shared group of up to seven, with hotel pickup, a professional driver-guide, park fees, meals, and two nights in an en-suite tented camp. Expect game drives at sunset, a full day around the Mara River, and an early cat-spotting drive before returning to Nairobi.

“African Sermon Safaris are very professional in arranging tailored safari and the stay in Masai Mara. Everything was just excellent. Managed to see migration as well. Thank you!!”

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3 days Masai Mara wildebeest Migration Budget Safari

3.3 days Masai Mara wildebeest Migration Budget Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $297Best value

Spend three days traveling from Nairobi to the Masai Mara with game drives led by an English-speaking guide and driver. Look for lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebra, and wildebeest. Meals, bottled water, airport transfers, and camp lodging are included, but park fees and the Maasai village visit cost extra.

“James was our driver for our 3-day/2-night Maasai Mara tour and he really made the trip for us. He knew where to find the animals. James is super friendly, helpful, and is always had a smile. We were fortunate to see so many animals, the big Read more”

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8 Days / 7 Nights 2021 / 2022 Wildebeest Migration Safari - Maasai Mara Reserve - Day 1 in Nairobi, a practical first night
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8 Days / 7 Nights 2021 / 2022 Wildebeest Migration Safari – Maasai Mara Reserve

4.8 Days / 7 Nights 2021 / 2022 Wildebeest Migration Safari – Maasai Mara Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,128

You’ll travel by customised safari van from Nairobi to Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara with an English-speaking guide and private group. Expect game drives, Great Rift Valley views, Maasai culture, hippos at the Mara River, and a chance to see wildebeest, zebra, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The migration crossing itself is never guaranteed.

“Absolutely the very best experience anywhere in the world! The folks were outstanding, the accommodations all 5-stars, the trip planning and execution truly awesome!”

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3 days maasai mara migration safari - Day one: entering Maasai Mara after lunch
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3 days maasai mara migration safari

5.3 days maasai mara migration safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $642

Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara for three days of game drives, a full-day reserve outing, a hippo pool picnic, and an early morning safari. Groups are limited to eight, pickup runs around 7:00 to 7:30 a.m., and guides such as Joseph and Jose are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations.

“This company had a great plan for trip and we really enjoyed, everything was so good”

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10 Days Migration Luxury Safari - A 10-day route with real variety
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10 Days Migration Luxury Safari

6.10 Days Migration Luxury Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $4,319

Spend 10 days traveling from Nairobi through Amboseli, Sweetwaters, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in a private 4x4 with a professional guide. Expect game drives, a rhino sanctuary, chimpanzees, Nyahururu Falls, cultural visits, and comfortable safari lodges. Niko and Susan coordinate the Kenya-based operation.

“The tour was great, we felt super safe all the time, accommodation provided was very comfortable, safari was amazing, everything was perfect, we highly recommend Niko and his team for going in this beautiful adventure”

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3-Day Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2025 - Day 1: First wildlife sightings in the Maasai Mara
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3-Day Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2025

7.3-Day Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration 2025

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $1,782

Travel from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, WiFi, meals, park fees, and guide service included. Expect afternoon and morning game drives, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, and migrating wildebeest. A sunrise balloon safari with champagne breakfast is available on Day 2 at extra cost.

“Third time for me and it was as magical as the first. From the first, Lucy Karimi made the organizing process effortless .... seems that there is little she can't do! And she does it with promptness, grace and alacrity. Our driver, Simon, polished off Read more”

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Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara and Sightseeing 4 Days Tour - From Nairobi to the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
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Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara and Sightseeing 4 Days Tour

8.Wildebeest Migration in Masai Mara and Sightseeing 4 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $1,574

You will travel from Nairobi to Masai Mara for afternoon and full-day game drives, with a chance to see the wildebeest crossing at the Mara River. The route continues to Lake Naivasha for optional boating and hippo viewing, then Hell's Gate National Park before returning to Nairobi. A private vehicle, meals, pickup, and admission fees are included, while boat rides and tips cost extra.

“The 4-day Masai Mara and Naivasha tour organized by African Breeze Tours was a memorable chapter of life. I was overwhelmed to see the rare sight of wildebeest migration in Masai Mara. The history and natural beauty of Naivasha havRead more”

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Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Masai Mara - Day one: the Rift Valley and an evening in Masai Mara
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Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Masai Mara

9.Great Wildebeest Migration Safari in Masai Mara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,430

Travel by private 4x4 from Mombasa toward Masai Mara for four days of game drives, picnic meals, and a chance to see the July to September wildebeest migration. Your route includes the Rift Valley, Mara River, a Maasai village, binoculars, WiFi, and an optional hot-air balloon safari. Confirm the pickup and exact transport plan before booking.

“The best tours and safari company in Kenya, for all your travel need contact them and they will serve you to your satisfaction. Thank you James and the entire Divulge Adventures team for the safari well planned and tip quality service.”

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5 days Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari - First afternoon in the Masai Mara
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5 days Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari

10.5 days Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,660

Meet your airport representative in Nairobi, stay at Best Western Meridian, then travel by road to the Masai Mara for game drives and a full-day Mara River search. The private safari includes named team members such as Martin, David, Karen, Jimmy, Monica, and Ben across the operator’s wider safari service, though your assigned guide may differ.

“I booked our safari thru African budget safaris.com to arrange everything. The entire booking process was flawless! Me and my friend went for my annual birthday trip and I don’t regret it all! We flew in the day before the safari to rest and relax and the next morning the jeeRead more”

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6-Days of Elephants, Wildebeest and Big 5: Kenya’s Classic Safari - Day 3: Rhinos, flamingos, and the Great Rift Valley
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6-Days of Elephants, Wildebeest and Big 5: Kenya’s Classic Safari

11.6-Days of Elephants, Wildebeest and Big 5: Kenya’s Classic Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,848

Travel privately from Nairobi through Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, and Maasai Mara in six days. Expect elephant sightings beneath Kilimanjaro, rhinos and flamingos at Nakuru, and full-day Big Five drives in the Mara. Guides may include Ian, John, or French-speaking Paul, with pickup and airport drop-off available.

“Excellent in every way. And I don’t usually do reviews as sometimes there isn’t enough good things to say.”

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3 days Maasai Mara wildebeest migration safari - Day one, from pickup to the first Mara game drive
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3 days Maasai Mara wildebeest migration safari

12.3 days Maasai Mara wildebeest migration safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $798

Spend three days in Kenya’s Maasai Mara with private transport, park fees, meals, and morning and evening game drives included. You’ll look for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, and birds. Paul and Robinson are named guides associated with the operator, while balloon rides and Maasai village visits cost extra.

“Hats off to direct kenya safaris! Thanks to me nduso's excellent customer's service and a very well organized trip, we had a 10 day wonderful Safari trip in Kenya and zanzibar. Our driver/guide Robinson was more than willing to take it to the next Read more”

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12 Days wildebeest migration Masai Mara Nakuru Uganda gorilla trekking safari - Masai Mara, two days with Kenya’s big animals
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12 Days wildebeest migration Masai Mara Nakuru Uganda gorilla trekking safari

13.12 Days wildebeest migration Masai Mara Nakuru Uganda gorilla trekking safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $4,150

You’ll cross Kenya and Uganda by 4x4 minivan, searching for lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, wildebeest, and flamingos before a guided gorilla trek in Mgahinga. David may guide the Uganda section. Expect long drives, simple camp stays, included meals and park fees, and optional boat, village, rafting, and balloon activities.

“I had actually spent a month doing the most celebrated national parks in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. But nothing compared to the gorilla trek in Uganda. I had been dreaming of this for 40 years and it surpassed my huge expectations. Read more”

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4 Days wildebeest lake nakuru masai mara safari - Day 1: Flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru
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4 Days wildebeest lake nakuru masai mara safari

14.4 Days wildebeest lake nakuru masai mara safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $998

Travel from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara in a private Toyota Hiace safari minivan. Expect flamingos, black and white rhinos, big cats, and a full day of game drives. Guides including Ibrahim and Mwendwa have been praised for attentive service. A balloon flight and Maasai village visit cost extra.

“Tres bon safari guide extra big five inoubliable les animaux étaient au rendez vous véhicule en très bon état”

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