Kenya – Tanzania: Great Migration Trip

Trip starts and ends in Nairobi

Duration:-  15 Days, 14 Nights 

Locations : Nairobi City – Kenya | Amboseli National Park – Kenya | Tarangire National Park – Tanzania | Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Tanzania | Serengeti National Park – Tanzania | Masai mara National Reserve – Kenya | Nairobi City – Kenya |

trip overview

Embark on the journey of a lifetime with this exclusive tour featuring the extraordinary Great Migration. The adventure commences in Nairobi, Kenya, where you’ll visit both the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre, gaining insights into their conservation efforts. A unique start unfolds at Nairobi National Park, showcasing diverse wildlife against the city skyline.

From there, proceed to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the majestic backdrop to this wildlife haven. Amboseli, home to immense herds of elephants, offers exhilarating game drives along its swamps, providing an up-close and personal encounter with these gentle giants.

Continue to Tarangire National Park, boasting one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania, adorned with gigantic baobab trees, often referred to as the “Trees of Life.” Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, teeming with over 30,000 animals. Aptly named the “Garden of Eden,” it stands among the seven natural wonders of Africa.

The journey extends to the Serengeti and Masai Mara, witnessing the spectacle of the Great Migration amidst teeming wildlife across endless plains, punctuated by trees, kopjes, and riverine forests. This safari is tailor-made for nature enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, promising an unparalleled experience.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust: Witness the nurturing care for orphaned baby elephants in this renowned sanctuary.

  • Giraffe Center: Interact with and support the conservation of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes in this iconic sanctuary.

  • Amboseli National Park: Marvel at big elephant herds against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

  • Tarangire National Park: Explore unique landscapes, famous baobab trees, and observe large herds of elephants.

  • Ngorongoro Crater: Experience the world’s largest inactive caldera, an intact and unfilled natural wonder.

  • Annual Wildebeest Migration: Thrill at the spectacle of wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park.

  • Hot Air Balloon Ride: Optionally, soar over Serengeti or Maasai Mara with a hot air balloon, followed by a bubbly champagne breakfast.

  • The Big Five Search: Embark on an exciting safari quest to spot the iconic elephant, lion, leopard, cape buffalo, and rhino.

Optional Activities

  • Hot Air Balloon Safari in Maasai Mara: Opt for a unique safari perspective with a hot air balloon ride and a delightful champagne bush breakfast.

  • Visit a Local Maasai Village: Immerse yourself in authentic intercultural interactions by visiting a local Maasai village, gaining insights into their traditional way of life.

 

TRIP ITINERARY

Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya. On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport and after clearing with the customs and immigration department, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. (BB)

After breakfast leave for a full day excursion in Nairobi National Park. Visit the giraffe center (AFEW) well known for their conservation efforts of the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, David Sheldrick wildlife trust is famed for the orphaned baby elephants. Lunch will be served at the Carnivore Restaurant. After lunch visit the Karen Blixen Museum before returning to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel. BB.

Breakfast is followed by a departure for Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena lodge for check in and lunch. After lunch enjoy a short rest before proceeding for an evening game drive returning at your lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. (FB)

Morning tea and coffee is served followed by an early morning game drive returning for breakfast. After breakfast relax by the pool or proceed for a midmorning game drive returning for lunch. After lunch relax by the pool before proceeding for an evening game drive returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. (FB)

After a lovely breakfast, departure for Namanga, Kenya – Tanzania border follows. On arrival at Namanga, clear with the customs and immigration department, exit Kenya and proceed to Arusha – Tanzania for lunch at Arusha Coffee lodge and thereafter proceed to Tarangire National Park arriving late in the afternoon with a game drive en-route to our lodge .

Dinner and overnight stay at Tarangire Treetops. FB.

Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire National Park. The park runs along the Tarangire river which attracts large herds of animals especially during the dry season. The park is famous for the big Herds of elephants and also the big baobab trees, rare animal species like the fringe eared oryx, the greater kudu are also found.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tarangire Treetops FB.

Leave Tarangire National Park after breakfast and proceed to Ngorongoro conservation area, arriving at Ngorongoro crater in good time for check in and lunch. After a short break proceed for an afternoon game drive returning to your lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

After breakfast, check out and descend 600m into the magnificent Ngorongoro crater for a full day game drive with picnic lunch boxes. Ngorongoro crater is one of the most densely African wildlife areas in the world and home to an estimated 30,000 animals including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. The climate attracts a lot of animals all the year round including, wildebeest, Buffalo, hippo, elephant, its home to the big cats as well the lion’s, cheetah, hyena, jackals and even the elusive leopard. Later return to your Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. FB.

Breakfast is served followed by a departure for Serengeti National Park arriving for check in, lunch and Siesta. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, return to your Lodge by sunset.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

After breakfast depart with picnic lunches for a full day game drive viewing the endless plains of Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetah or leopard. Settle under a tree for lunch and thereafter proceed with your game drive en-route to your camp before the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

After breakfast depart with picnic lunches for a full day game drive viewing the endless plains of Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, lions, cheetah or leopard. Settle under a tree for lunch and thereafter proceed with your game drive en-route to your camp before the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge . FB.

This morning after a splendid breakfast, check out with picnic lunch boxes and head to Kenya – Tanzania border Isebania where you will once again clear with the customs and immigration department to exit Tanzania and re-enter Kenya then proceed to masai Mara national reserve.Arrival will be late afternoon with game drive en-route to Mara Serena safari Lodge for check in.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

Breakfast is served and thereafter proceed for a morning game drive returning for lunch and probably Siesta or spend some time in the swimming pool. Later in the evening proceed for an evening game drive returning to your lodge as the sun sets .

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge. FB.

This is your third day and another full day to explore the magic of the rolling plains of the masai Mara National reserve by both morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara is famous for the annual wildebeest migration, one of the “seven wonders of the world”; it is native to the Mara River in Kenya. This is home to the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, Buffalo and the rhino) plus plenty of other plains game, not to mention the over 400 different bird species found there. On this day in the masai Mara you can opt to do an early morning hot air Balloon safari over the plains of this beautiful Savannah or a visit to a local masai village.

Dinner and overnight stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge FB.

Breakfast is served, check out and depart for Nairobi arriving in the afternoon. Check in for use of a day room in Nairobi Serena Hotel and thereafter you will be transferred to the Jomo Kenyatta international Airport for your onward flight arrangements.

COST OF TRIP

NOTE

High Season: 01st July 2024 – 31st October 2024, 23rd December 2024 – 02nd January 2025.

Low season: 01st April 2024 – 30th June 2024.

Mid season: 03rd January 2024 – 31st March 2024, 01st November 2024 – 22nd December 2024

*SRS:  Single Room Supplement

INCLUDES

  • All accommodations and meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Full day excursion in Nairobi National Park, visit to David Sheldrick wildlife trust to see orphaned baby elephants, Later giraffe center and a visit to Karen Blixen museum with lunch at the Carnivore Restraunt.
  • Excursions and activities as specified in the itinerary.
  • Arrival and departure Airport transfers to and from hotels as indicated in your itinerary.
  • Services of a professional English speaking driver guide.
  • All applicable Game Park entrance fees
  • All game viewing drives as specified in the itinerary.
  • Guaranteed window seats with pop up roof for easy game viewing and easy photography.
  • Safari vehicles carry cold water for road trips.
  • Membership in Flying Doctors Society – (Emergency air rescue).
  • Internet access where applicable.

EXCLUDES 

  • International airfare & flight tickets.
  • Excess baggage fee.
  • Kenya Visa Fee.
  • Personal expenses such travel insurance, communication charges that include emails, faxes and phone calls.
  • Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.
  • Laundry charges.
  • Optional activities provided by hotels/lodges/camps.
  • Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person about 450 US Dollars).
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel/camp/lodge staff and driver guide.
  • All statutory increase beyond our control.

TRIP GALLERY

Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara National Reserve is an area of preserved savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Its animals include lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti National Park, in northern Tanzania, is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra.

AMBOSELLI NATIONAL PARK

Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya's most popular parks.

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