Witness the Great Migration
Seeing the migration is a dream of any nature‑buff. On our Migration Safari we've scheduled four full days in Kenya's Masai Mara Reserve, which puts you in prime position with the best chance of seeing the great herds. Of course, there cannot be absolute guarantees, since migratory patterns differ somewhat each year, but the chances are outstanding. Part of the fun is the excitement of discovery—you never know exactly what you're going to see. Each day holds something different and unexpected. Perhaps you'll have the good luck of seeing thousands of wildebeest cross and re‑cross the Mara River. You may well see lions hunting. Maybe you'll watch a cheetah pursue a gazelle at 70 miles an hour. Whatever you do, you'll have a glimpse of the world as it existed a million years ago.
Journey in pictures
Why travel with us
Prime Migration Viewing
Four full days in the Masai Mara maximize your chance to witness the Great Migration.
Expert Safari Guides
Knowledgeable guides bring the African bush to life with insights into wildlife and ecology.
Virtuoso Amenities
Exclusive perks at each camp: upgrades, credits, and special experiences.
Days 1‑2 • Thursday - Friday
Depart the U.S. on a nonstop flight to Amsterdam and connect to a KLM flight to Kenya, arriving in Nairobi this evening. Meet our safari guides and transfer to our world‑famous hotel for the night. FAIRMONT THE NORFOLK (Meals Aloft).
- International flights (KLM)
- Overnight at Fairmont The Norfolk
- Meet & greet by safari guides
Day 3 • Saturday
After breakfast, we drive to Sweetwaters Serena Camp, located on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with views of snow‑covered Mt. Kenya. The day includes afternoon and evening game drives, with the chance of seeing all the "Big Five" animals (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), and an optional visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, established in agreement with the Jane Goodall Institute. We spend the night at our camp. SWEETWATERS SERENA CAMP (B, L, D)
- Game drives (afternoon & evening)
- Optional chimpanzee sanctuary visit
- All meals at camp
Days 4‑5 • Sunday - Monday
After a morning game drive, we head for the Samburu Game Reserve, located in Kenya's Northern Frontier District. Morning and afternoon game drives allow ample time to observe the abundant wildlife of the region, where there are unusual species such as the Grevy's zebra and reticulated giraffe. SAMBURU SERENA SAFARI LODGE (B, L, D Daily)
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- All meals at lodge
- Expert guiding
Days 6‑9 • Tuesday - Friday
We fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve and Mara Intrepids Tented Camp, nestled among trees at the Mara River's edge. Renowned for the presence of the wildebeest migration between July and September, the Mara is one of the world's most rewarding places to see wildlife. All days include morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose to take an optional balloon safari over the Masai Mara or visit Lake Victoria. Enjoy dinner beneath the star‑studded African sky. MARA INTREPIDS TENTED CAMP (B, L, D Daily)
- Morning & afternoon game drives (4 days)
- All meals at camp
- Optional balloon safari / Lake Victoria excursion
Day 10 • Saturday
We take a final game drive prior to the 40‑minute flight to Nairobi and Fairmont The Norfolk, and check in to dayrooms, which are available until 6 p.m. Visit Giraffe Manor or Karen Blixen's home (optional). We join our safari guides for a farewell dinner at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, before the KLM flight (often codeshared with Delta) to Amsterdam. (B, L, D)
- Final game drive
- Flight to Nairobi, dayroom at Fairmont The Norfolk
- Farewell dinner at Carnivore
Day 11 • Sunday
We arrive this morning in Amsterdam and connect with our flight to the U.S. (Meals Aloft)
- Connection in Amsterdam
- International flight home
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