Wildlife
Great Migration
Plan a Masai Mara safari around the movement of the Great Migration herds. Time in the reserve allows for extended wildlife observation across the plains. The movement of the herds and individual sightings remain natural events.
Great Migration
Plan a Masai Mara safari around the movement of the Great Migration herds. Time in the reserve allows for extended wildlife observation across the plains. The movement of the herds and individual sightings remain natural events.
The experience
Plan a Masai Mara safari around the movement of the Great Migration herds. Time in the reserve allows for extended wildlife observation across the plains. The movement of the herds and individual sightings remain natural events.
The migration is a moving wildlife story rather than a performance at a fixed place and time. Herds range across the wider Serengeti–Mara ecosystem, and the experience changes with their location, the landscape and the conditions around them.
JohnBow's published Mara migration fly-in safari makes time for game drives in the relevant landscape. Start with an itinerary that fits your dates and discuss the camp location, rather than choosing a trip solely for a photograph of a river crossing.
What to expect
Allow time for game drives and observation. The interest includes herds grazing and moving across the plains, the predators around them and the wider ecosystem.
A river crossing cannot be scheduled or guaranteed. Guides work with what is happening on the ground, and a day without a crossing can still be a rich safari day.
Use the year-round migration guide to understand the broad cycle, then check the specific itinerary and accommodation for your proposed travel dates.
Who it suits
- Travellers choosing an activity around their actual destination and route
- Guests who want time for a specific interest alongside the wider safari
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Journeys featuring this experience
Itineraries in our collection that already build this in. Each one sets out its destinations, transfers, stays and inclusions.
- From $4,565
- Per Person Sharing
- 3 Days
This 3 Day Fly-In Masai Mara Migration Safari is for people who want to see wildlife without long drives..
Destinations:
Nairobi | Masai Mara National Reserve
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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24Hr Front Desk
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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24Hr Front Desk
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Air Conditioning
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Airport Shuttle
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Eco-Friendly
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Wifi
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Wildlife Viewing
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24Hr Front Desk
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Bar / Lounge
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Eco-Friendly
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Family Rooms
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Kids-Friendly
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Private Balcony
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Room Service
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Wildlife Viewing
Timing and arrangements
Timing should be discussed alongside your chosen Mara or Tanzania route. The broad seasonal cycle is a planning tool, not a promise of a herd's precise location. Weather and grazing conditions can shift movements.
How long to allow: Multi-day itinerary with scheduled game drives
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange great migration?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow's existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity.
How long should I allow?
Multi-day itinerary with scheduled game drives. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.