7 Days Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania

7 Days Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania

7 Days / 6 Nights · Easy · Max 6 guests · Luxury

Overview

This seven-day private safari is the ultimate Great Wildebeest Migration experience — following the herds across two countries, from the iconic Masai Mara in Kenya to the legendary Serengeti in Tanzania, and finishing with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Between July and November, over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle move northward through the Serengeti and into the Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing. The Mara River crossings — where massive herds plunge into crocodile-infested waters — are widely considered the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth. Three full days in the Masai Mara followed by three days in the northern and central Serengeti gives you the maximum possible time with the migration, entirely privately.

Highlights

  • Three days in the Masai Mara — Kenya\’s greatest wildlife reserve and migration hotspot
  • Mara River crossings — one of nature\’s most dramatic spectacles
  • Overland border crossing at Isebania — a unique two-country safari adventure
  • Catch the migration on both sides of the Kenya-Tanzania border
  • Central Serengeti Seronera Valley — year-round big cat capital of Africa
  • Ngorongoro Crater finale
  • 100% private tour throughout

What's Included

  • All accommodation (6 nights) as listed in the itinerary
  • All meals as specified per day
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof throughout
  • Experienced English-speaking guide throughout
  • All national park, reserve, and conservation area fees (Kenya & Tanzania)
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
  • Isebania border crossing assistance
  • All transfers from Nairobi to final drop-off in Arusha/JRO
  • Bottled water throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • International flights to Nairobi or from Arusha/Kilimanjaro
  • Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended — should include both countries)
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal items
  • Hot air balloon safari (available as an add-on)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Masai Mara

    Your guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the open savannah, where lions, elephants, cheetahs, and enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra fill the landscape. Overnight: AA Lodge, Masai Mara. Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

  2. Day 2

    Full Day Masai Mara — Mara River Crossings

    A full day dedicated to the Masai Mara and the Mara River, positioned at the crossing points where wildebeest herds gather in their thousands. River crossings cannot be guaranteed, but your guide's expertise maximizes your chances. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  3. Day 3

    Full Day Masai Mara — Big Cats & Migration

    With three days in the Mara, explore beyond the river crossings — tracking leopards in riverine forest, lion prides with cubs, and cheetah hunts across the open grasslands, including the quieter Mara Triangle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  4. Day 4

    Masai Mara → Isebania Border → Northern Serengeti

    An early departure takes you south to the Isebania border crossing into Tanzania, driving directly into the northern Serengeti for a sunset game drive as the migration continues on the Tanzanian side. Overnight: Moyo Hill Camp, Northern Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  5. Day 5

    Full Day Northern Serengeti

    A full day exploring the northern Serengeti — the least visited and most dramatic section of the park, where the Mara River continues its course and crossings occur here too during July–October. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  6. Day 6

    Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti

    A relaxed morning before driving south to the famous Seronera Valley, world-renowned for its year-round big cat population. Overnight: Embalakai Authentic Camps, Central Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

  7. Day 7

    Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

    A final morning drive through the central Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive inside the volcanic caldera. Afterwards, drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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