Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari
The Great Wildebeest Migration is the largest animal movement on Earth — over 1.5 million wildebeest, 300,000 zebras, and 200,000 gazelles make their annual circular journey between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. The Mara River crossings, where thousands of wildebeest plunge into crocodile-infested waters, are among nature’s most dramatic and unforgettable spectacles.
Migration Timeline in the Mara
- July — first herds arrive at the Mara River (best July safaris)
- August-September — peak crossing season at Mara and Talek Rivers
- October — herds spread across the Mara; some begin returning south
- November — remaining herds cross back to Tanzania’s Serengeti
The River Crossings
The dramatic river crossings are the migration’s defining moments. Thousands of wildebeest gather on the riverbank, building courage before the first leap triggers a stampede across the water. Nile crocodiles lie in wait, and the current sweeps away the weak. It’s raw nature at its most intense — and extraordinary for photography.
Title sponsorAlumni Golf Challenge
We are the title sponsor this year.
Golf is part of who we are, so we put our name behind the Alumni Golf Challenge. Want more golf after the day? Tell us when you are free. We book your tee time at Karen, Muthaiga or Vipingo Ridge and sort the transfers and the stay.
Our Migration Packages
We offer 4-7 day migration-focused safaris positioned at the best crossing points along the Mara and Talek Rivers. Options range from budget camping to luxury conservancy camps. Add a balloon safari for aerial migration views. Book well in advance — migration season is the Mara’s busiest period.
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3 Day Masai MaraFrom USD 850
Mara group joiningFrom USD 395
3 Day AmboseliFrom USD 850
5 Day Kenya SafariFrom USD 1,180
Uganda gorilla trekFrom USD 1,260