What's on your travel bucket list? If you're like many travelers, you have the Seven Wonders of the World on it, along with a few festivals and other big gatherings. But, do you have The Great Migration on your list? You should.
The Great Migration - which typical occurs between July and October -- is the yearly trek of millions of zebra, gazelle and wildebeest from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the massive Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
The awe-inspiring event attracts people from all over the world each year, making it one of the leading contributors to Kenya's economy. Plenty of hotels and lodges have popped up over the years, giving visitors a birds-eye view of the majestic creates. Not sure where to stay? You have plenty of options.
Royal Mara Safari Lodge
The Royal Mara Safari Lodge gives visitors the authentic safari experience, thanks to its location near two famous widebeest migration paths, including the famous Hippo Bend Lagoon. The Royal Mara offers "eight intricately-carved riverfront suites" that gives visitors a classic tent experience with the modern amenities of a hotel.
The Royal Mara gets consistent five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, with many travelers that rave about their experience.
"We met so many of the amazing people who work there...everyone looks after you and wants to be sure you're staying happy, not just your assigned guard, waiter, driver," a Dubai-based traveler wroteon the site.
Rates for the Royal Mara are not expressly published on its official website. You must contact the lodge with your dates to confirm prices.
Kichwa Tembo Camp
The Kichwa Tembo Camp is a 40-tent luxury campsite located smack dab in the heart of the Maasai Mara. The Camp is where Meryl Streep and Robert Redford stayed while filming "Out of Africa" and offers fine dining, a pool and guides to lead you on a safari.
Per-night prices at the Kichwa Tembo Camp range from $215 to $1,095, depending on when you stay. The rate includes accommodations, three meals with drinks, laundry, refreshments during excursions, safari activities, airstrip transfers and emergency medical evacuation service.
Little Governor's Camp
Little Governor's Camp offers 17 luxury en-suite tents situated a large watering hole perfect for wildlife watching. Guests reach the camp by traveling across the Mara River and through the Riverine Forest. Tents feature wooden decks with verandas for up-close-and-personal animal watching,
The Camp also gets consistently good ratings on TripAdvisor.
"A truly memorable place with staff that couldn't do enough for you," one traveler from Manchester, U.K. wrote. "The tents were beautifully thought out and looked over the lovely view of the lake where hippos/elephants/giraffes/warthogs were seen.
The biggest complaint seems to be the close-knit quarters.
"The tents were so close we heard arguments from French family nearby; and heard other guests flushing their toilets," a traveler from Austin, Texas wrote.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
The Mara Serena Safari Lodge is situated high on a bush-cloaked hills and offers sprawling views of hippos in the Mara River. The Lodge offers 74 traditionally-decorated rooms, a restaurant, bar andswimming pool.
Per-night rates at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge are quite affordable, ranging from $185 to $560 a night, depending on dates and number of guests.
Kicheche Mara Camp
Kicheche Mara Camp is located in a valley that overloos the Olare Orok stream and features eight luxury tents. Popular with photographers, this lodge is known for its knowledgeable guides and delicious food.
Rates range from $210 to $560 or more, depending on travel dates.
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