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The Great Migration Safari: Kenya & Tanzania (12Days / 11Nights)

The Great Wildebeest Migration: Crossing the River in Africa
Elephant Parade Across Amboseli Plain with Mt. Kilimanjaro in Background
African lion couple and safari jeep in the Masai Mara in Kenya
Landscape of an african park with baobab, zebras and impala
Buffalo lying in the water on the background of big flocks of flamingos in Nakuru National Park
Multiple Giraffes stand infront of a passing by Hot Air Balloon in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Leopard in a tree with its prey, Serengeti, Tanzania
Aerial View of Ngorongoro Crater with Wildlife and Water
Maasai women in traditional dress communicate with each other in Kenya

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Highlights

Explore Kenya & Tanzania’s top game reserves: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Amboseli.
Witness the Great Migration — millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains.
Enjoy diverse landscapes — from volcanic craters to acacia-dotted savannas and snow-capped peaks.
See the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo) in their natural habitats.
Visit the Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites.
Stay in handpicked safari lodges and luxury tented camps offering comfort and authentic charm.
Optional balloon safaris over the Masai Mara or Serengeti for a bird’s-eye view of the wilderness.
Cultural encounter with the Maasai people, learning about their heritage and traditions.
Scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, from Amboseli National Park.

Description

Embark on an extraordinary journey through Kenya and Tanzania, two of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Begin in Nairobi, then explore the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru and the vast plains of the Masai Mara, where lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest dominate the savanna. Cross into Tanzania to discover the sweeping landscapes of the Serengeti National Park, home to the dramatic Great Migration, before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Continue to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobabs and herds of elephants, before concluding your adventure in Amboseli National Park, where herds of elephants roam beneath the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Each day offers unforgettable game drives, cultural encounters, and the chance to experience Africa’s timeless beauty at its best.

Vehicles Used on Safari

Specially Designed 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
Custom-designed safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for maximum game viewing. All vehicles are equipped with long-range two-way HF radios linked to main offices, a fridge, binoculars, reference guidebooks, and unlimited drinking water.

Please Note: Adequate travel insurance for all travellers is highly recommended.

Inclusions:

❖ Arrival transfer to/from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
❖ Met in our unique style with wet towels and ‘bubbly’
❖ Complimentary safari hat and safari essentials pack
❖ Meals and accommodation as specified in the itinerary
❖ Transport and transfers as specified in the itinerary
❖ Park entry fees
❖ Services of a professional English-speaking guide-driver
❖ Unlimited supply of drinking water in the safari vehicle while on safari
❖ Unlimited game viewing drives
❖ Use of a custom-designed pop-up roof Safari Land Cruiser while on safari
❖ Complimentary Flying Doctors cover while on safari for emergency evacuation

Exclusions:

❖ International flight, passport, and visa fees
❖ Comprehensive travel insurance cover
❖ Balloon safari ride in Maasai Mara
❖ All personal expenses – laundry, telephone calls, soft and alcoholic drinks, tips to camp staff, and gratuities to the guide/driver
❖ Any items not expressly specified in the itinerary

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Itinerary

DAY 1: Nairobi

JAMBO - KARIBU! You will be warmly met upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with our traditional and unique welcome — bubbly, wet towels, and the presentation of an authentic safari hat and a beautiful canvas pouch filled with safari essentials. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel, located in the heart of Nairobi’s central business district.

Hotel: Sarova Stanley Hotel
Meals: None

DAY 2: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, your guide-driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive to Lake Nakuru, with a brief stop at the Rift Valley Viewpoint. Upon arrival, enjoy a warm welcome, check in, and have lunch. In the afternoon, set off for a game drive.

Lake Nakuru National Park is among Kenya’s best parks, home to lions, Cape buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhinos, Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and the elusive leopard. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here. It is also one of the best places to see both black and white rhinos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Mbweha Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 3: Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara Game Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve, renowned for its rolling plains, diverse wildlife, and iconic scenery. Arrive at the intimate 20-tent Tipilikwani Luxury Tented Camp in time for lunch and a warm welcome.

In the afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive. The Mara is home to the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as cheetah, hyena, topi, zebra, giraffe, and many others. It is truly a wildlife paradise, offering unmatched diversity and beauty. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Tipilikwani Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 4: Masai Mara Game Reserve

After a hearty breakfast, set out for a full day of adventure in the Masai Mara. Keep an eye out for the Big Five and, if lucky, witness a cheetah or leopard hunt.

Later, visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (village) to experience the culture of the world-famous Maasai people. Interact with them and learn about their fascinating customs and traditions. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Optional Activity: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains, followed by a champagne breakfast.

Hotel: Tipilikwani Luxury Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 5: Masai Mara → Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for the Isebania–Sirari border. Your guide will assist with immigration procedures before you transfer to Tanzania-registered vehicles and continue to the Serengeti National Park.

Covering 14,763 sq km, the Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest park and world-famous for its annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Note: This is a long travel day (approximately 10 hours) depending on road conditions and border formalities.

Hotel: Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 6: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing across the vast Serengeti plains. The park offers breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, including large prides of lions, cheetahs, and countless grazing animals. Return to your lodge late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Optional Activity: Dawn Balloon Safari over the Serengeti Plains with a champagne breakfast.

Hotel: Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Enjoy a short lecture by the resident guide before continuing to your lodge on the crater rim, arriving in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the stunning views.

Note: A warm jacket or cardigan is recommended — evenings can be chilly.

Hotel: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, descend approximately 610 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The crater — the largest intact caldera in the world — is a true wildlife haven and a photographer’s paradise, home to an incredible diversity of species permanently residing on the crater floor.

Here, you’ll find prides of lions, herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thomson’s gazelles, black rhinos, giraffes, golden and black-backed jackals, zebras, cheetahs, leopards, and spotted hyenas roaming freely across the plains. You may also spot elephants, hippos, warthogs, and numerous antelope species, all thriving in this rich ecosystem.

Apart from its wildlife treasures, the crater is also of great archaeological importance, with remains of early human ancestors discovered nearby. It is home to hundreds of bird species, often seen refreshing in the small lakes scattered across the crater floor. With its breathtaking beauty and natural diversity, Ngorongoro is truly one of the most spectacular wildlife destinations on earth.

Hotel: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 9: Ngorongoro → Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s classic African landscapes — open woodlands, sweeping grasslands, and riverine forests dotted with majestic baobab trees.

Tarangire is renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife, particularly during the dry season. Herds of up to 300 elephants can often be seen scratching the dry Tarangire River bed in search of underground streams, while vast numbers of migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland gather around the shrinking lagoons. This abundance attracts a variety of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, caracals, and spotted hyenas.

Tarangire is also the only park in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and the unique long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed. Bird enthusiasts will delight in sightings of over 500 bird species, from colorful lilac-breasted rollers to large flocks of yellow-collared lovebirds and Kori bustards.

After your exhilarating day, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 10: Tarangire → Amboseli National Park

Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then depart via the Namanga border, where you will complete immigration formalities and transfer to Kenyan-registered vehicles with your Kenyan guide-driver before proceeding to Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at your lodge to a warm welcome and enjoy lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is home to a rich variety of wildlife, including lions, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, baboons, gazelles, hippos, and wildebeest, among many others. It is also an ornithologist’s paradise, boasting over 400 species of birds, as well as diverse flora and fauna — all set against some of the most soul-stirring views in Africa, dominated by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAY 11: Amboseli National Park

Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Amboseli offers some of the most breathtaking views in Africa. Its scenery — one of the best places for a photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) — is second to none. This is best seen on a clear day. Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa and is famous for its large herds of giant elephants. Enjoy all meals and overnight at the lodge.