The Great Wild Weekend | Long weekend in Masai Mara, Kenya

Name: The Great Wild Weekend | Long weekend in Masai Mara, Kenya
Start: 2025-09-05T00:15:00+04:00
End: 2025-09-08T05:25:00+04:00
Location: Dubai International Airport

Schedule

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 12:15 am to Mon, 08 Sep, 2025 at 05:25 am

UTC+04:00

Location

Dubai International Airport | Dubai, DU

Siringitu or ‘endless plain’ as it is called in Masai is the name for the large savannah in southern Kenya / northern Tanzania. Each year, around 1.5 million wildebeests antelopes and 300,000 zebras start their long trek from Tanzania’s Serengeti Plains, further north to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve in search for water and fresh grass. Late July / Early October is one of the best time to spot them crossing rivers of Talek and Mara, which are a habitat for hippos and crocodiles while zebras, buffalos and giraffes graze in the neighbouring open savannah.
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The plains are also home to tribes of Masais, who carry on their semi-nomadic lifestyle of traditional herding in the perimeter of national park.
Now you will have this unique chance to witness one of the great wonders of the nature. Whether trekker or hiker we all share the same passion towards nature and these African creatures are a big part of it. Great Migration is one of this worlds wonders that can not be missed !!
Let's go!
DAY 1 // FRIDAY
Meeting at T1 and direct flight to Nairobi. Immigration clearance, quick coffee and departure for Masai Mara. On the way stop over at Great Rift Valley view point, Mt Longonot, Mt Suswa. Check in to the lodge, refreshment in the pool and head out to Masai Manyatta, authentic Masai village to learn their culture, rituals, traditions & lifestyle.
DAY 2 // SATURDAY
Good morning sky! Optional ballooning over Mara with champagne breakfast or start morning safari at the dawn.
Full day riding through the endless plains filled with all kind of animals in search for the Big Five and to experience the great migration. We will also head to several Mara River crossing points for a chance to marvel at the spectacular wildebeest river crossing before we rest along the crocodile & hippo pools for lunch.
DAY 3 // SUNDAY
Breakfast at the camp and check out. Today we head to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and Crescent Island nature walk. Lake Naivasha, spanning 139 square kilometers is situated at an altitude of 1,884 meters, it is the highest lake within the Great Rift Valley. This wild life sanctuary is known for wide range of game, including hippos, giraffes, and over 400 bird species. Proceed towards Nairobi with several stops on the way. Optional farewell dinner at Carnivore Restaurant. Bye bye Kenya!
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Grade: Easy and relaxing, fam friendly.
Activity: Safari, optional ballooning (dont miss it!!)
Duration: Long weekend, back to Dubai on Monday 05.25AM.
Meals and hotels: included, accommodation in lodge, double sharing. Single room subject of extra cost and availability at the time of booking.
Cost: 5140 AED incl. flights. Cost valid until AUG 6th.
Specifically excluded: any expenses related to visa, meals on transfers, ie. breakfast on arrival in Nairobi and dinner on departure day.
Visa: No visa to Kenya, only simplified travel authorization at www.etakenya.go.ke
See yah on Mara x
Trekkup Crew