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Mara budget adventure group safaris Kenya. The spectacular
annual wildebeest migration trails from Serengeti Tanzania to
Masai Mara Kenya trips
The endless plains of east Africa are the setting for the
world's greatest wildlife spectacle - the 1.5 million animal
ungulate (wildebeest) migration. From
the vast Serengeti plains to the champagne colored hills of
Kenya's Masai Mara over 1.4 million
wildebeest and 200,000 zebra and gazelle, relentlessly tracked
by Africa's great predators, migrate in a clockwise fashion over
1,800 miles each year in search of rain ripened grass.
There is no real beginning or end to a wildebeest's journey. Its
life is an endless pilgrimage, a constant search for food and
water. The only beginning is at the moment of birth. An
estimated 400,000 wildebeest calves are born during a six week
period early each year - usually between late January and
mid-March.
DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH
The Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world.
During the months December through March the seemingly unending
plains of the southern Serengeti and the Conservation Area are
inhabited by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. The great
herds graze on rain ripened grass. In the calving season (late
January through mid March) the herds concentrate at the
Ndutu and Salei
plains ( Southern Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
attracting the attention of predators like lion, cheetah and
hyena.
APRIL, MAY
During the months April and May the depleted plains are
unable to sustain the endless herds. The migration, sweeping
west and north, moves from the short grass plains of the
southern Serengeti / Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the long
grass plains and woodland of the Serengeti's western Corridor,
almost to Lake Victoria . This period is during the long rains
and is considered off season for wildlife viewing in east Africa
as roads are often impassable.
JUNE
By the end of May the wildebeest have exhausted the Western
Corridor's best pastures and the herds must move further north.
Entering the Lamai Wedge and the
Mara Triangle breeding occurs May through June. This is a
transitional period between the rains and the dry season.
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER
By July the countless herds have
amassed along the swollen Mara River - a final barrier from the
short sweet grasses of the Masai
Mara. Sometimes the crossing place they have chosen is shallow
allowing the majority of animals to pass safely. In other areas
the waters boil with drowning wildebeest and slashing
crocodiles. Between July and October the wildebeest reside in
the Mara.
NOVEMBER
The arrival of the short rains call the migration southward.
As November ends the migration is making its way back to the
southern Serengeti and early in the year they once again give
birth. The circle of life is complete.
*Note - the migration is a natural event and the timing varies
month by month; year by year.
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Animal Migration group Joining Safari
- 6
Days Amboseli/Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara Departs on Tuesdays
Mountain high valley low - the vast contrasting national
parks of Kenya offers the best game viewing with backdrops
of lofty mountains and stunning lakes.
Day 1: Nairobi
- Amboseli National Park Pick up from your hotel at
0730 hrs and drive south through Maasai land to Amboseli.
Short game drive en route to campsite arriving in time for
lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Kibo
safari camp.
Day 2 : Amboseli National park
A full day in this photogenic park. Morning and afternoon
game drives. Meals and overnight at Kibo safari camp The
park has an endless supply of water which is filtered
through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount
Kilimanjaro. Animal species seen include elephant, zebra,
wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen
here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish
eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most popular
parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities.
Day 3 : Amboseli - Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart Amboseli in the morning Via Nairobi for Lunch and
drive to the Great Rift Valley viewing sceneries enroute,
arriving at the Pink Lake often referred so due to its Great
masses of Flamingos. Arrival is in the early evening and
proceed for game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru
guest house
Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored on its
flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here. The
lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.
The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite
spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in
pink. The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important
haven for endangered species- particularly the Rothschild
Giraffe and the black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck,
buffalo and baboons are all residents here.
Day 4
: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Park
Morning game drive, Watch and photograph Birds and
Animals, breakfast and depart for Maasai Mara, Arrive in
time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and
overnight at Enchoro camp
Day 5: Maasai Mara
Full day spent Exploring the park in search of the big 5
with a possibility of seeing the annual wildebeest migration
that takes place from July to October. Optional hot air
balloon safari can be arranged at an extra cost of US$
450.Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro camp
The
Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it
is difficult to believe: over 450 species of animals have
been recorded here. You will easily see lions, rhinos,
hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo,
warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, many
kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that
perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world
takes place. This is the annual migration of millions of
wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search
of water and pasture. Following
Day 6 : Maasai
Mara - Nairobi.
Breakfast then view game as you exit the park and drive to
Nairobi to arrive early in the afternoon.
Price per person joining US$
870
Safari price Includes:
-Transport in an 8 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up
roof - each person is guaranteed a window seat - Services of
a professional English, Spanish, German speaking guides -
Game drives as per the itinerary - Game parks or national
parks entry fees; - Accommodations in self contained Tents
fitted with camp beds/Linen is provided in Lake Nakuru/Masai
Mara - Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook - 1 litre Mineral water per person per day -
Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes: - Drinks - Tipping -
Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25 - Personal
effects - Kenya Visas - Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
before and after the safari
4
Days Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara departs on
Daily
A budget camping safari
to the world famous Bird
Sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to
Kenya's greatest concentration of game - the Maasai Mara
Day 1:.Nairobi - Nakuru Depart Nairobi in
the morning and drive to the Great Rift Valley viewing sceneries
en route arriving to the Pink Lake often referred so due to it’s
Great masses of Flamingos. After lunch proceed for game drive in
the Park with numerous Animals. Dinner and overnight at Lake
Nakuru guest house Lake Nakuru's claim to fame is anchored
on its flamingo's and the over 400 species of birds found here.
The lake itself is a soda lake on the floor of the rift valley.
The sight of the at times millions of flamingos is quite
spectacular. From a distance the lake appears ringed in pink.
The Lake has also earned a reputation as an important haven for
endangered species- particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the
black and white rhino. Lions, waterbuck, buffalo and baboons are
all residents here
Day
2: Nakuru - Maasai Mara
Depart the camp soon
after breakfast and drive via the scenic floor of the Great Rift
Valley to Masai Mara. Lunch at a campsite before proceeding for
evening gamedrives.Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro camp
Day 3: Maasai Mara
Full day spent
Exploring the park in search of the big 5 with a possibility of
seeing the annual wildebeest migration that takes place from
July to October. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged
at an extra cost of US$ 450.Dinner and overnight stay at Enchoro
camp
The Mara offers
wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to
believe: over 450 species of animals have been recorded here.
You will easily see lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe,
wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild
dogs, buffalo, leopard, many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It
is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the
natural world takes place. This is the annual migration of
millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania)
in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the
predators of the savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena
and vultures
Day 4: Maasai Mara- Nairobi
Morning game drive
then return to the campsite for breakfast . We drive back to
Nairobi where the safari ends.
Price Per Person Joining US$
520
Safari price Includes:
-Transport in an 8 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up
roof - each person is guaranteed a window seat - Services of
a professional English, Spanish, German speaking guides -
Game drives as per the itinerary - Game parks or national
parks entry fees; - Accommodations in self contained Tents
fitted with camp beds/Linen is provided - Three meals per day
whilst on safari, prepared by our cook - 1 litre Mineral
water per person per day - Complimentary return airport
transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes: - Drinks - Tipping -
Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25 - Personal
effects - Kenya Visas - Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
before and after the safari
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7
Days Samburu /Lake Nakuru Maasai Mara Departs on Fridays
An adventure wildlife safari to the scenic scrubland of Samburu
- this safari gives a great insight into Kenya's diverse
landscapes then to the worlds famous Bird Sanctuary of Lake
Nakuru, Maasai Mara- Kenya's most popular game park, with the
possibility of seeing all the big five and many other species of
game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a
spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in
July and August of each year
Day 1 : Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic Mt.
Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game Reserve. We
camp in the narrow stretch of palms and woodland by the Ewaso
Nyiro River which provides water for the animals and some relief
from the equatorial sun.
Day 2 : Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight at a
campsite.
The
highlights
of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers
and forests. It is an area where the local people have a rich
and colorful heritage. The reserves have numerous permanent
springs and a wealth of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo,
elephant, lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile
in the Ewaso Nyiro river. Over 365 species of birds have been
identified in the sanctuaries.
Day 3 : Lake Nakuru National park.
We break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake
Nakuru National park. Game is viewed as we exit the park. Lunch
enroute followed by an afternoon game drives as the pick lake.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Guest house
Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru
town and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi. The
lake is world famous as home to millions of flamingoes. The
number of flamingoes depends on the water level which determines
the quantity of algae on which the birds feed. Flamingoes are
known to migrate to other Rift Valley lakes whenever the water
level is low. The National Park surrounds the lake and was
gazetted to protect the colony of flamingoes as well as provide
sanctuary for endangered species such as the rhino. There are
about 25 white and black rhinos, one of the largest
concentrations in the country. Predators are also residents to
this park while Rothschild’s giraffe have been trans-located
into the park for safety
Day 4 : Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara
Depart the camp soon after breakfast and drive via the scenic
floor of the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Lunch at a
campsite before proceeding for evening gamedrives.Dinner and
overnight stay at Enchoro camp
Day 5 & 6 Maasai Mara
Full days spent Exploring the park in search of the big 5 with a
possibility of seeing the annual wildebeest migration that takes
place from July to October. Optional hot air balloon safari can
be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450.Dinner and overnight
stay at Enchoro camp
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular
game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game
reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great
extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be
seen at the Mara. A spectacle worth seeing is the annual
migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from
Serengeti plains across the Tanzania border and the Mara River
to reach Maasai Mara grazing fields from late June. The dramatic
crossing of the river and the preying on the migrants by
predators can be viewed from early July to August. The reserve
abounds with birdlife since dose to about 452 species have been
recorded. Hot air balloon safaris are readily available in this
park
Day 7 Maasai Mara – Nairobi
Morning game drive then return to the campsite for breakfast .
We drive back to Nairobi where the safari ends.
Price Per Person Joining US$1050
Safari price Includes:
-Transport in an 8 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up
roof - each person is guaranteed a window seat
- Services of a professional English, Spanish, German
speaking guides
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Accommodations in self contained Tents fitted with camp
beds/Linen is provided in Lake Nakuru/Masai Mara only
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
4
Days Maasai Mara Departs on
Daily
The Maasai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated game park, it offers
the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species
of game. This is where the great wildebeest migration is a
spectacle to behold for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in
July to October of each year.
Day 1: Nairobi - Maasai Mara
Depart from Nairobi in the morning and drive along the floor of
the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara arriving at the camp in the
afternoon for lunch. Afternoon game drives followed by dinner
and overnight stay at Enchoro Camp

Day 2&3 Maasai Mara
Full days spent Exploring the park in search of the big 5 with a
possibility of seeing the annual wildebeest migration that takes
place from July to October. Optional hot air balloon safari can
be arranged at an extra cost of US$ 450.Dinner and overnight
stay at Enchoro campThe Mara offers wildlife in such variety and
abundance that it is difficult to believe: over 450 species of
animals have been recorded here. You will easily see lions,
rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras,
buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard,
many kinds of antelopes and elephant. It is in the Mara that
perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes
place. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest
and zebra from the Serengeti (Tanzania) in search of water and
pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the
savanna- lion, cheetah, wild dog, jackal, hyena and vultures
Day 4. Maasai Mara -Nairobi
MMorning game drives then proceed to Nairobi to arrive by 1600
hrs where the safari ends.
Price Per Person Joining US$
520
Safari price Includes:
-Transport in an 8 seater custom made Tour van with a pop up
roof - each person is guaranteed a window seat
- Services of a professional English, Spanish, German
speaking guides
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Accommodations in self contained Tents fitted with camp
beds/Linen is provided
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
- Complimentary return airport transfers in Nairobi
Price excludes:
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages – costs US$ 25
- Personal effects
- Kenya Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
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