10-12
Days
2
Countries
2M+
Migrating Animals
8+
Game Drives

This is the ultimate African safari experience—witnessing the Great Migration, one of the Earth's most extraordinary natural phenomena. Two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti and Masai Mara in an endless cycle of life, death, and survival. Predators follow, creating scenes of raw nature at its most dramatic.

The journey begins in Kenya's Masai Mara, where the migration typically arrives from August onward. You'll then cross into Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering 14,750 square kilometers. The Serengeti's name means 'the place where the land runs on forever'—an apt description for this vast wilderness.

The tour concludes with the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcanic caldera containing a complete ecosystem within its walls. Here, resident wildlife creates one of Africa's most unusual concentrated wildlife viewing opportunities. This comprehensive journey combines breathtaking natural phenomena with the world-class safari experience.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Nairobi Briefing

Capital preparation for adventure

Arrive in Nairobi. Transfer to hotel. Rest and acclimatize. Evening safari briefing covering Tanzania/Kenya border crossing procedures, wildlife behaviors, and migration patterns.

Highlights
NairobiPre-Safari Briefing

Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Kenya's greatest reserve

Early departure for the Masai Mara. Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley. Arrive by early afternoon. First game drive of the expedition seeking lions, elephants, and migrating herds.

Highlights
WildebeestZebrasLionsRift Valley Views

Accommodation: Masai Mara Lodge

Day 3: Masai Mara Full Day

Migration river crossings

Full day exploring the Mara. Focus on the Mara River where dramatic predator-prey interactions occur. Witness crossing attempts if in season. Multiple game drives across the grasslands.

Highlights
Migration CrossingsCrocodilesCheetahsLeopards

Accommodation: Masai Mara Lodge

Day 4: Mara to Serengeti Border

Crossing into Tanzania

Early game drive in the Mara. Mid-morning transfer south toward the Tanzania border. Complete border formalities and enter the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti's northern plains.

Highlights
Border LandscapeSerengeti WildlifeGazelle Herds

Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge

Day 5: Northern Serengeti

Following the migration

Full day in the Serengeti's north, where the migration gathers before crossings. Morning and afternoon game drives tracking the massive herbivore herds and the predators that follow. Explore riverine forest habitats.

Highlights
Wildebeest HerdsZebra CongregationsLionsHyenas

Accommodation: Serengeti Lodge

Day 6: Central Serengeti

Resident wildlife & calving grounds

Transfer to central Serengeti. Game drives focus on the resident wildlife and the permanent ecosystems that support the parks' economy. Depending on season, you may encounter the birthing season when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born.

Highlights
Young WildebeestPredator InteractionsAcacia Woodland

Accommodation: Central Serengeti Lodge

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Crater rim descent

Drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim for scenic views of this geological marvel. Afternoon descent into the crater for wildlife viewing on the crater floor.

Highlights
Ngorongoro Crater ViewsCrater WildlifeRhinos

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Full Day

Complete ecosystem exploration

Full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater. This unique ecosystem contains some 25,000 large animals in its 260 square-kilometer floor. Game drives explore the crater floor with its diverse habitats and concentrated wildlife populations. Visit a Maasai village on the crater rim.

Highlights
Black RhinosLionsHyenasHipposBuffalo

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge

Day 9: Ngorongoro to Arusha

Descent from highlands

Drive down from the conservation area through highland forests to Arusha. Stop at scenic viewpoints and tea plantations. Afternoon arrival in Arusha.

Highlights
Forest SceneryHighland Views

Accommodation: Arusha Hotel

Day 10: Arusha to Nairobi

Cross-border return

Early morning departure from Arusha for the drive north to Kenya. Cross the border and return to Nairobi. Arrive mid-afternoon. Transfer to airport for international flights or hotel.

Highlights
Border CrossingRift Valley Return

Accommodation: Nairobi or flight

Tour Highlights

🦁 Predators

LionsLeopardsCheetahsHyenas

🦓 The Great Migration

2 Million AnimalsRiver CrossingsWildebeest HerdsZebras

🌋 Unique Landscapes

Ngorongoro CraterSerengeti PlainsRift ValleyVolcanic Terrain

🐘 Wildlife Concentrations

Large HerdsPredator InteractionsCalving SeasonsWater Holes

What's Included

Inclusions

  • All accommodation in safari lodges
  • All game drives
  • All meals
  • Expert naturalist guides
  • National park fees
  • Tanzania visas (if applicable)
  • Border crossing assistance
  • Crater descent fees

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks outside meals
  • Optional activities
  • Kenya/Tanzania visas (depending on nationality)

Booking Details

€4,000
per person
Duration: 10-12 Days / 9-11 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Group Size: 2-12
Best Season: Jul-Oct
Route: Nairobi → Masai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Nairobi
Accommodation: Safari lodges & camps

Accommodations Featured

Masai Mara Lodge
Masai Mara, Kenya
Serengeti National Park Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro, Tanzania