Ultimate Great Migration Safari
Seven Days at the Heart of the World's Greatest Wildlife Spectacle
Overview
This is the definitive Masai Mara safari — seven unhurried days timed to the thunder of the Great Migration, when more than a million wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile-filled Mara River. Staying in the Mara's most exclusive private conservancies, you enjoy off-road tracking, night drives and walking safaris the main reserve simply cannot offer, all with your own private guide and 4x4.
Every detail is orchestrated to the standard of the world's finest safari houses — Angama Mara, Mara Plains and their peers — yet curated and personally hosted by Private Tours Cape Town. Expect tented suites with copper baths and uninterrupted savannah views, dawn hot-air balloon flights over the herds, and private bush dinners beneath the Southern Cross.
Who It's For
Designed for travellers who want the migration at its most dramatic and private — photographers who need time at a crossing, honeymooners seeking total seclusion, and discerning guests for whom only the very best will do.
Package Highlights
Mara River Crossings
Position for the migration's most heart-stopping moments with a private guide
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Float over the plains at dawn, followed by a Champagne bush breakfast
Big Cats in Abundance
The Mara holds Africa's densest population of lion, cheetah and leopard
Private Conservancy Access
Off-road tracking, night drives and walking safaris away from the crowds
Authentic Maasai Culture
A respectful visit to a Maasai village hosted by community guides
Private Photographic Vehicle
Beanbags, charging and a guide who works the light for you
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private light-aircraft flight from Nairobi lands on a Mara airstrip where your guide and 4x4 wait. After settling into your suite and lunch, an afternoon game drive eases you into the rhythm of the plains — very often with a first lion or cheetah sighting before sundowners.
🏨 Accommodation: Angama Mara / Mara Plains (tier-dependent)
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Angama Mara
📍 Mara Triangle escarpment
Suspended on the Oloololo Escarpment with sweeping Out of Africa views, Angama Mara's glass-fronted tented suites are among the most photographed rooms in Africa.
From $1,950 per person per night
Mara Plains Camp
📍 Olare Motorogi Conservancy
A Relais & Châteaux jewel of just seven raised tents on a private conservancy, renowned for exceptional guiding and big-cat density.
From $2,400 per person per night
Bateleur Camp
📍 Mara Triangle
An Edwardian-elegant camp at the foot of the escarpment, with butler service and old-world safari romance beside the migration's path.
From $1,700 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Signature
(~$2,150/night)
Handpicked luxury lodges, expert guiding and all-inclusive dining
Get QuoteExclusive
(~$3,083/night)
Premium suites, enhanced privacy and the finest guiding throughout
Get QuoteUltra-Luxury
(~$4,833/night)
The very best lodges, private vehicle and guide — fully bespoke
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ All accommodation as specified (or equivalent in chosen tier)
- ✓ All meals as per itinerary and selected beverages
- ✓ Light-aircraft flights Nairobi–Masai Mara return
- ✓ Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 vehicles with expert guide
- ✓ All park and conservancy fees
- ✓ Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers
- ✓ Laundry service and Wi-Fi at lodges (where available)
- ✓ 24/7 on-trip concierge support from Private Tours Cape Town
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International flights to/from Africa
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- ✗ Visa and entry fees where applicable
- ✗ Premium imported champagne, fine wines and spirits
- ✗ Spa treatments and wellness extras unless specified
- ✗ Gratuities for guides, trackers and lodge staff (guidelines provided)
- ✗ Personal expenses, curios and items of a personal nature
- ✗ Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
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Best Time to Travel
Best time to travel: July–October (river crossings). We tailor lodges and timing to the season for the very finest experience.
Why Choose This Package
Timed to the Crossings
We track the herds in real time and position you for the migration's most dramatic moments — not a fixed, generic schedule.
Private Conservancies
Off-road tracking, walking and night drives the main reserve forbids — a wilder, more exclusive Mara.
The Mara's Finest Camps
Angama Mara, Mara Plains and Bateleur — the very properties that define luxury in Kenya.
Personally Hosted
Every journey is curated and supported around the clock by Private Tours Cape Town — never a faceless booking site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Experience the Ultimate Great Migration Safari?
From $12,900 per person | 7 Days / 6 Nights
⚡ Limited availability for peak season 2026 — book early to secure your dates
