You’ll embark on an unforgettable 10-day safari adventure that takes you through both Kenya and Tanzania, offering you a front-row seat to the Great Wildebeest Migration—one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth! This journey will take you across the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles embark on their annual migration.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Kenya's vibrant capital serves as the perfect gateway to East Africa's spectacular wildlife destinations, blending modern city life with rich cultural heritage and nearby natural attractions.
After checking in, spend the remainder of the day relaxing and recovering from your journey while preparing for the unforgettable safari experience ahead.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel (or similar)
Meals: At own expense
After breakfast, depart Nairobi for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, enjoying a scenic drive through the beautiful Kenyan countryside. Along the way, stop at the spectacular Great Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you'll admire panoramic views of one of Africa's greatest natural wonders.
Arrive at your safari lodge in time for lunch before heading out on an exciting afternoon game drive. Explore the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and countless other wildlife species before returning to the lodge at sunset.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. The reserve is home to the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as an incredible diversity of plains game and birdlife.
If traveling between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, where more than 1.5 million wildebeests, accompanied by thousands of zebras and gazelles, cross the Mara River while avoiding hungry crocodiles and predators waiting nearby.
After a memorable day of wildlife viewing, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sentrim Mara Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy your final game viewing in the Maasai Mara before departing for the Isebania Border, where you'll complete immigration formalities and cross into Tanzania.
Upon arrival, you'll meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue into the spectacular Northern Serengeti National Park. This region is famous for dramatic Mara River crossings during the migration season and offers exceptional opportunities to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and vast herds of grazing wildlife.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Following an early breakfast, continue exploring the northern Serengeti, where you may witness the migration crossing the Mara River or observe thousands of wildebeests moving across the endless plains.
Later, journey toward the Central Serengeti, one of the richest wildlife regions in Africa. The Seronera Valley is renowned for its resident predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making it one of the best places for year-round game viewing.
Relax at your safari camp in the evening after another unforgettable day in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, one of the most rewarding times to observe wildlife as predators complete their nightly hunts and herbivores begin grazing across the dew-covered plains.
After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti before gradually making your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the route. Arrive at your tented camp near the crater rim in time for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, offering one of the best chances in Africa to spot the Big Five within a single day. During your game drive, look out for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and numerous bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and continuing to Arusha for dinner and your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before being transferred to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. As your safari comes to an end, you'll depart with unforgettable memories of East Africa's incredible wildlife, landscapes, and cultures.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as indicated
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Scheduled game drives
- Border assistance during the Kenya–Tanzania crossing
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (such as hot air balloon safaris)
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation before or after the safari (unless requested)
