12-Day Great East African Migration
Tour Overview
Follow the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth over 12 extraordinary days across Kenya and Tanzania. Starting with the elephant paradise of Amboseli at the foot of Kilimanjaro, moving to the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, then the endless Serengeti plains where the Great Migration unfolds, and finishing in the iconic Masai Mara where wildebeest herds thunder across the river in one of nature's most dramatic displays.
Tour Highlights
Expert Guides
Professional guides with deep local knowledge
Safety First
Comprehensive safety protocols and equipment
Conservation
Supporting local wildlife conservation efforts
Quick Facts
Tour Type
Best Time to Visit
June - October
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Nairobi Arrival
Met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and given a safari briefing before transfer to Eka Hotel, ideally located near the airport.
Today's Activities
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, arriving for lunch. Famous for its large elephant herds and underground springs fed by Kilimanjaro's melting snow. Afternoon game drive.
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Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives with the snow-capped Kilimanjaro providing a spectacular backdrop to peacefully grazing elephant herds. Early morning drives are most rewarding.
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Amboseli to Karatu, Tanzania
Drive to Namanga border crossing into Tanzania. Met by Tanzanian driver-guide after crossing customs. Drive to Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch then continue to Plantation Lodge near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. UNESCO World Heritage Site measuring 20 km across and 600 m deep. Dense Big Five population including black rhino. Flamingos, Lammergeyer and Egyptian Vulture on the crater walls.
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Serengeti National Park – Seronera
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti. En-route, stop at Olduvai Gorge — the Cradle of Mankind — for a guided tour. Enter the Serengeti and game drive to Siringit Camp in the heart of the park.
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Serengeti – Wildlife Exploration
Full day morning and afternoon game drives in the world-renowned Seronera area. Big cats, African plains game, elephant, giraffe and hippo pods abound in this paradise.
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Serengeti – Migration and Balloon Option
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti. Optional hot-air balloon at sunrise (approx USD 525 extra). The annual migration sees massive wildebeest and zebra herds moving through the Serengeti.
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Serengeti to Masai Mara
Charter flight from Seronera to Tarime airstrip near the Tanzania-Kenya border. Road transfer to Migori then charter flight to the Masai Mara. Met by camp driver-guide for first game drive to camp. Evening campfire gathering.
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Masai Mara – Full Day
Game drives through the Mara. Optional eco-walk, cooking school, tree planting, walking safari (extra cost), or Maasai village visit. Optional dawn hot-air balloon (extra cost).
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Masai Mara – Big Five Day
Early breakfast and full day game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve with picnic lunch in search of the Big Five. Return to camp in the late afternoon for a final evening around the campfire.
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Masai Mara to Nairobi – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the charter flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi. Met and transferred to JKIA for your onward flight.
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What's Included
Included
- Meet and greet services
- All airport and airstrip transfers
- Safari briefing
- All park and conservancy fees
- 1 litre of water per person per day in safari vehicle
- Transport in 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as detailed in itinerary
- Flying doctors' medical evacuation cover
- Bed and breakfast in Nairobi
- Full board on safari
- Domestic flight Seronera to Migori to Mara (15 kg baggage allowance per person)
Not Included
- International airfares
- Kenya and Tanzania entry visas
- Optional excursions not in itinerary
- All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities and tips
- Personal items
Important Information
What to Bring
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • Sun hat and sunglasses
- • Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- • Camera with extra batteries
- • Binoculars (optional)
Payment Terms
- • 25% deposit required to secure booking
- • Full payment due 60 days before departure
- • Free cancellation up to 14 days before
- • Travel insurance highly recommended
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Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya