Six nights entirely inside the Maasai Mara ecosystem, timed for the Mara River crossings when the great herds arrive from the Serengeti.
Rather than splitting time across two countries, this itinerary stays entirely within the Maasai Mara ecosystem — more days in one place, positioned as close as possible to where the herds are crossing, with a private conservancy stay to open up night drives and off-road viewing.
Positioned near the crossing points during peak season (Jul–Oct).
Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra moving through the ecosystem.
From your private conservancy stay, not permitted inside the main reserve.
Some of the highest lion and cheetah densities in East Africa, migration season or not.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Short flight from Nairobi direct to an airstrip in the Mara ecosystem.
Two nights inside a private conservancy, with one night game drive and off-road access.
Three full days positioned near the Mara River crossing points during peak migration season.
One last game drive before an afternoon flight back to Nairobi and your onward connection.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan – Jun & Nov | n/a* | $4,300 | $4,050 | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 | Get Quote |
| Jul – Oct & Dec | n/a* | $4,950 | $4,700 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Get Quote |
All prices per person, sharing, including conservancy fees. *Solo travellers pay a single supplement.
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Real feedback from guests who booked this exact itinerary.
Staying entirely in the Mara meant no wasted travel days — every single day was a full day of game viewing.
We saw two separate river crossings in three days. The conservancy portion with the night drive was an unexpected highlight.
Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
Staying in one place means more time actually on game drives rather than travelling, and lets your guide react in real time as the herds move within the Mara ecosystem.
The Mara has excellent resident wildlife year-round — lion, cheetah and leopard are present regardless of the migration's exact timing — so this itinerary still delivers a strong safari outside peak crossing months.
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