Great Migration Safari

8 Days | Kenya + Tanzania

Overview | Great Migration Safari

A front-row seat to one of nature’s greatest spectacles, the Great Migration. This journey is designed to place you in the best possible locations across Kenya and Tanzania to experience dramatic wildlife movement, exceptional guiding, and luxurious stays.

Why we Love
this Safari
  • This is Africa at its most dramatic.
  • The movement between Kenya and Tanzania allows you to follow the migration rather than simply hope to catch it in one place. It gives the journey a dynamic sense of purpose, while still delivering the comfort and refinement of exceptional safari camps.
  • It is powerful, immersive, and unforgettable.
DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your luxury hotel for an overnight stay. Take time to rest after your international flight and prepare for the safari ahead.

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Day 2 | Nairobi to the Maasai Mara

This morning, transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

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Day 3 | Maasai Mara Safari

Spend the day exploring the Mara with your guide, following the movement of wildlife and, in season, the migration herds. The day may be structured around morning and afternoon game drives or adapted depending on sightings and your preferred pace.

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Day 4 | Maasai Mara Safari

Your final full day in Kenya is dedicated to further safari activities in the Mara. Look out for predators, dramatic plains scenes, and the rich concentration of wildlife that makes this ecosystem legendary.

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Day 5 | Maasai Mara to Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for your onward journey into Tanzania. Depending on routing, this may involve light aircraft connections and border formalities arranged as part of the journey. Arrive in the Serengeti and settle into camp before an afternoon game drive in an area known for dramatic river crossings during migration season.

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Day 6 | Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day in the Serengeti. This region is at its most thrilling during migration season, when wildebeest gather near the river systems and crossings can unfold in breathtaking, unpredictable fashion. Your guide will position you carefully for the best possible wildlife viewing.

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Day 7 | Full Day Serengeti

Continue into the south of the Central Serengeti, either by light aircraft or road transfer depending on the final arrangement. This region offers classic Serengeti scenery, broad open plains, and excellent year-round game viewing. Enjoy an afternoon safari activity on arrival.

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Day 8 | Serengeti / Departure

Enjoy a final morning safari or relaxed breakfast in camp before your departure arrangements. Depending on your onward routing, connect to your international departure or continue with a tailor-made extension.

Where you
might stay
  • Maasai Mara: Mara Plains Camp, Angama Mara, Sanctuary Olonana, Hemingways Ol Seki Mara
  • Northern Serengeti: &Beyond Grumeti, Nimali Serengeti, seasonal migration camps depending on timing
  • Central Serengeti: Lemala Nanyukie, Namiri Plains, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Singita Sasakwa
Best time to visit

July to October

INVESTMENT GUIDE

From USD 8,000 - 15,000 per person

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