Tanzania and Kenya Great Migration Safari

Your journey to East Africa begins with a dash to the much busier Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. There, one of our kind guides will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. He will assist you through the rest of the airport, leading you to a private transfer, which will take you directly to the Nairobi Serena Hotel. The Nairobi Serena Hotel acts as a tranquil sanctuary in the chaotic heart of the city and boasts stunning views of the Nairobi skyline or gardens. Its tastefully adorned upscale rooms come with modern conveniences and beds fit for royalty. This day has no schedule, which means you can sit by the peaceful pool or grab a drink at the bar while still savoring the calm before the adventure in Tavanya and South Kenya begins.

Hotel: Nairobi Serena Hotel

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, which includes a selection of Kenyan coffee and fresh pastries, commence on a 3 hour (160 kilometers) drive northwest to Lake Nakuru National Park. Spanning 180 square kilometers, this park encloses an alkaline lake renowned as East Africa’s flamingo breeding ground, where thousands of these magnificent birds may gather, painting the shores pink. A morning drive culminates with hot lunch served at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge which is located on a hill overlooking the lake. During the evening game drive, a wide variety of animals including black and white rhinos, leopards, buffalo, warthogs, and waterbucks are spotted amongst the acacia woodlands and grasslands. The lodge offers snug rooms with private bathrooms and balconies supplied with ensuite baths where dinner is served. Dinner is served blended local and intercontinental delicacies. The meal is taken al fresco under the stars.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Post breakfast at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, begin your journey with a 5-hour drive (250 kilometers) in the southwest direction to Masai Mara, an expansive game reserve of 1,510 square kilometers consisting of open grasslands and riverine woodlands along the Mara and Talek Rivers. Make sure to stop for lunch at a roadside with views of the picturesque Rift Valley. Arrive for an evening game drive, which introduces the inscape wildlife that lies within the Mara, the northern tip of the migratory region where a sea of wildebeest, zebras, and predators reign supreme. Keeping company are lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, relics of the ancient plains of Africa. Dinner is accompanied by amazing views at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, built on a hill with rooms overlooking the savannah, offering the best views of sunset. Satisfying meal servings are provided, and as a side, the sounds of the nocturnal wildlife fill the ears.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At Mara Serena Safari Lodge, wake up to the sound of birds and enjoy breakfast. Subsequently, spend the entire day with a private game drive within the expansive reserve. In the July to September period, you can witness the migration: over more than a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes make the treacherous journey across the Mara River (which flows from Serengeti), southbound in October while chased by crocodiles and lions, followed by their return journey in November. Throughout the rest of the year, the grasslands are home to a plethora of wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, crocs, and over 400 species of birds like ostriches and eagles. Your guide will customize the day; we will stop for lunch during the action to ensure panoramic views of the wildlife spectacle. Dinner at the lodge allows you to reflect on the day’s adventures while” thankful for nature’s boundless wonders”.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Savor a relaxed breakfast at the Mara Serena Safari Lodge before embarking on a 6-to-7-hour drive (325 kilometers) to Serengeti National Park through the Isebania border. After undertaking the customs and immigration paperwork, the vehicle as well as the guide switch take place in Tanzania. Accomplish arriving late in the day at this 14,763 square-kilometer park, which is contiguous with Masai Mara, famous for its boundless plains and the core of the migration. Evening game drive reveals the beauty of the park—broad grasslands, acacias, and kopjes home to the highest density of plains game in Africa. Check in at the Serengeti safari lodge, which provides en-suite tents with panoramic views. Dinner blends award-winning local flavors served in the stylish dining area with the night wildlife sounds.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

For two days, travel across Serengeti National Park with full-day game drives from Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, trying to keep up with the wildebeest migration's shifting herds with your private guide and vehicle. The Serengeti covers a massive 14,763 square kilometers and hosts over 1.5 million wildebeest alongside 400,000 zebras, which move based on seasonal rains—north to Masai Mara in July and south to Ndutu by December. Experience lions, cheetahs, hyenas stalking prey, and elephants, hippos, impalas, and gazelles. More than secretary birds, over 500 other bird species also flourish here. Relish picnic lunches on the plains and appreciate the vast horizons. Return every evening for dinner to enjoy fresh bush cuisine seasoned with the restive roar of the wilderness.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After having breakfast at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, embark on a 3-hour (145-kilometer) drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater tour with picnic lunch. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the pride of lions, Wildebeest, Zebras, Buffalos, and the rare Black Rhino near Lerai Forest or swamps where leopards lurk around the rim. Descend 610 meters into the 260-square-kilometer caldera, the world’s largest intact volcanic crater, This UNESCO site is home to countless wildlife. Over 100 bird species, including flamingos, decorate the photogenic paradise on Lake Magadi. Your guide tells the story of the crater during the lunch break at the Hippo pool. Head Towards Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge in the late afternoon. The Farmhouse is a coffee-farm retreat with cozy rooms and hill views. Dinner features dishes seasoned with freshly harvested ingredients.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served at the Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge. After that, travel 150 kilometers, which is approximately three hours, to Tarangire National Park. This National Park is part of a 2850 km² ecosystem that is nourished by the Tarangire River. The elephant population is astonishing—during the peak season (June to November), herds of up to 300 elephants congregate near the river and Silale swamp alongside zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards lurk about the ancient baobab trees, and over 550 birds, including hornbills, inhabit the area. Explore it with your private guide. Check in at Maramboi Tented Lodge, a luxurious camp with en-suite tents that overlook the baffling plains. To end your day, relax near the pool or dining area and indulge in a superb dinner under the starlit sky.

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast at Maramboi Tented Lodge, depart with a picnic lunch for a 5-6 hour drive (300 kilometers) on the way to Amboseli National Park via Arusha, stopping for a hot meal or a small break for 2 hours. After this, you’ll reach the Namanga border, go through immigration formalities, and change guides and vehicles for Kenya. On the drive to the park, you’ll be able to view Mount Kilimanjaro, which rests at 5,895 meters. This 392-square-kilometer park is famous for its elephants that feed in swamps, which is fed by Kilimanjaro snowbanks. With an afternoon game drive, you get close to these elephants, which are considered giants. You’ll get to check into Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, offering thatched cottages with en-suites and views of Kilimanjaro. Enjoy dinner, which combines local and international dishes while listening to the sounds of nature.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for a “circuit” style game drive where you will see lions, herds of cheetahs, and elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Zebras, wildebeest, as well as some hippos, may be found at the swamps too, creating great photo opportunities. After breakfast, prepare picnic lunches and get ready for the 4-hour (240-kilometer) journey back to Nairobi. Your driver will get you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by the usual evening flight check-ins. Remember the migration herds, crater wonders, along with cultural memories that reflect East Africa’s essence.

Accommodation: None (departure day)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch