7 Days Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania | Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Scenic Drive to Masai Mara

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge before relaxing ahead of your afternoon adventure.

Afternoon Great Migration Game Drive

Later, embark on your first game drive through the Masai Mara. The reserve is famous for its abundant wildlife, rolling grasslands, and exceptional predator population.

Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move between the Serengeti and Masai Mara. In addition, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

Finally, return to your safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for another exciting day of your Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania.

Morning Game Drive

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day safari in the spectacular Masai Mara National Reserve. Spend the day exploring its vast plains with a picnic lunch served in the bush.

Great Migration and Big Five Experience

The Masai Mara is one of Africa's premier safari destinations and offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year. Between July and October, you may witness the world-famous Great Migration, including the dramatic Mara River crossings. Here, thousands of wildebeests brave the crocodile-filled waters as they continue their annual journey.

Throughout the day, your expert guide will help you search for the Big Five. You may also encounter cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species.

The reserve's rolling grasslands provide excellent opportunities for wildlife photography. In addition, the golden light and dramatic animal encounters create unforgettable safari moments.

Later in the afternoon, return to your safari lodge. Enjoy dinner and relax during your overnight stay, ready for the next stage of your Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania.

Border Crossing to Tanzania

After breakfast, depart Masai Mara National Reserve and travel towards the Isebania Border. Upon arrival, complete the Kenya–Tanzania immigration formalities before meeting your professional Tanzanian safari guide.

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife. Depending on the season, you may see enormous herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the savannah during the Great Migration.

The Serengeti is also home to impressive predator populations. Along the way, keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and many other wildlife species.

Upon entering the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your safari camp. Along the way, admire the breathtaking scenery while your guide searches for the region's remarkable wildlife.

Finally, arrive at your safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Today is dedicated to exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of the world's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Enjoy a full day of game drives with your expert safari guide.

Search for resident predators, large elephant herds, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and countless plains game. Depending on the time of year, you may witness different stages of the Great Migration, from vast grazing herds to dramatic predator-prey interactions.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

For an unforgettable experience, choose an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari. Afterwards, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast while overlooking the spectacular Serengeti plains.

Later in the afternoon, continue your wildlife adventure before returning to your safari lodge. Finally, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the unforgettable sights and sounds of the Serengeti.

Morning Transfer to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and enjoy a scenic game drive as you travel south to Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley). This wildlife-rich region is the heart of Serengeti National Park and one of Africa's best year-round safari destinations. Along the way, continue searching for wildlife while taking in the park's changing landscapes.

Big Five and Predator Viewing

Upon arriving in the Seronera Valley, continue your game drive through vast open plains, acacia woodlands, and rocky kopjes. This area is especially renowned for its permanent water sources and high concentration of predators, making it one of the best places to spot the Big Five.

Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. You may also encounter large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and more than 500 bird species.

Picnic Lunch and Afternoon Game Drive

Later, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park. Afterwards, continue your afternoon game drive, exploring the Seronera Valley while capturing breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

In the evening, arrive at your lodge in Central Serengeti. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay as you prepare for the next stage of your Kenya and Tanzania safari.

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is another excellent opportunity to spot predators, grazing herbivores, and other wildlife before leaving the park.

Scenic Drive to Ngorongoro

Later, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey passes through beautiful savannahs and the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, offering spectacular viewpoints along the way.

Optional Maasai Boma and Olduvai Gorge Visit

En route, you may choose to visit a traditional Maasai Boma to learn about the customs, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people. You can also make an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites, where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered. These optional excursions provide a deeper understanding of Tanzania's rich cultural and historical heritage.

Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon and admire breathtaking panoramic views of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.

Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge while preparing for the next day's Ngorongoro Crater safari. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay overlooking this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Morning Descent into Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the crater is one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations.

Big Five Game Drive

Explore the crater floor while searching for the Big Five. You may encounter endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and many other wildlife species. The crater's rich ecosystem provides exceptional game viewing throughout the year.

Picnic Lunch at Hippo Pool

Later, enjoy a picnic lunch beside the famous Hippo Pool. This is the perfect place to relax and take in the spectacular scenery before leaving the crater.

In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha. Along the way, enjoy the final views of Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes.

Your 7 Days Great Migration Safari Kenya & Tanzania concludes upon arrival in Arusha, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Great Migration, incredible wildlife encounters, spectacular scenery, and the rich natural heritage of East Africa.