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The Great Migration Safari

Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire

Overview

Join our unforgettable Migration Tracker Safari and witness one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth! This 9-day adventure takes you through the most iconic safari destinations: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. You’ll be tracking the awe-inspiring movements of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in search of fresh grazing land.

The safari is packed with endless game drives, all under the expert guidance of local guides who know the best spots for viewing wildlife. From the vast savannas of the Serengeti to the rolling hills of Ngorongoro Crater, this safari is designed to bring you up close to Africa’s most majestic animals.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
2.5 hours drive

What you will do

Met upon your arrival in NBO, and transfer to the Hotel in Nairobi.

Accommodation

Day 2: Nairobi / Masai Mara
6 Hours Drive

What you will do

After breakfast, we drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Game drive in Mara.

Accommodation

Day 3: Masai Mara
None

What you will do

More game drives in Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary with an optional visit to a Maasai village ($60/vehicle) and opportunities to see herds of elephant, impala, buffalo, giraffe, as well as leopard, cheetah, and lion.

Accommodation

Day 4: Masai Mara / Serengeti (North)
7hrs drive from the exit of Mara to the entrance of Serengeti

What you will do

Today we leave Masai Mara with lunch boxes for Serengeti crossing the Sirari border. Change of drivers and vehicles at the border; proceed to Serengeti, game drive en-route to your Camp in Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti (Central)
2.5hrs drive

What you will do

The majority of the day is spent in the northern Serengeti enjoying game drives near the great migration, where you'll witness the dramatic river crossings and encounter predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. With breathtaking scenery and the thrill of close wildlife encounters, this experience offers unparalleled opportunities to observe one of nature's most spectacular events. Later on, you'll drive to Central Serengeti and spend the night there.

Day 6: Serengeti (Central)
None

What you will do

More game drives in Serengeti in search of large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed.

Day 7: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Crater
3hrs Drive

What you will do

After breakfast, we will have another game drive in Serengeti, then drive to spend the night in Ngorongoro with optional ($60/vehicle) visit to Masai Village, and optional ($36/person) visit to Olduvai Gorge.

Accommodation

Day 8: Ngorongoro / Tarangire
2hrs Drive

What you will do

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for game drives, exploring the short-grass plains of the Crater floor, this extinct volcano embraces 100 square miles alive with lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Later in the day, we will drive to spend the night in Tarangire.

Accommodation

Day 9: Tarangire / Arusha / JRO / Departure
3.5hrs to JRO

What you will do

Game drives in the park; the park is spectacular in dry season months of Jan-Feb and mid June-October with many animals to be seen along the Tarangire River. Later in the day, we drive back to Arusha; and proceed to JRO airport with a stop at Airport Planet Lodge for a shower [if leaving today we suggest a flight that leaves no earlier than 7:30PM.] For those who want to go back to Nairobi for their return flight from there, we suggest you plan to do that for the next day’s flight, whose fare is around $250pp incl. taxes; Alternatively, take the next day Schedule Riverside bus shuttle for $40pp, one way, which is approximately 6hrs ride]. Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your return flight.

Inclusions
Airport transfers
All accommodation as specified
All meals during the safari
Professional English-speaking guide
Game drives in 4WD vehicle
Park entrance fees
Bottled water during game drives
Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities
Alcoholic beverages

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