9-Day Great Migration Journey from Mara to Kilimanjaro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Your safari begins at the airport or your hotel early morning or at the agreed departure time where you will be met by your professional safari guide for a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park via the Great Rift Valley escarpment. You should arrive in time for lunch check-in at the Hotel.
You'll enjoy an afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird-watching, hiking, picnics, and game drives. You will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. You will return to the lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

On the second day of the safari after breakfast, you will proceed to check out and then have a road trip exploring the Great Rift Valley up to Narok town for a last-minute shopping and bathroom break. Then, you will head to Masai Mara and check in at Flair Budget Camp Experiences. You will have time to take lunch, relax, and then head out for an afternoon game drive in the wild Masai Mara National Reserve.

All members of the Big Five, that is lion, African leopard, African bush elephant, African buffalo, black and white rhinos, are found here all year round. Blue wildebeests, topi, plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles migrate into and occupy the Mara reserve, from the Serengeti plains to the south and Loita Plains in the pastoral ranches to the north-east, from July to October.
Return to your lodge before dusk for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with extended game drives across different sectors of the reserve. The ecosystem supports a high concentration of predators and plains game, making each drive dynamic and rewarding. Visit the Mara River area, where hippos and crocodiles inhabit the waters and dramatic wildebeest crossings occur during migration season. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the reserve, maximizing your time in the wild. Your guide will interpret animal tracks and behavior while navigating through varied landscapes of riverine forests and open plains. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Flair Camp Experiences

• Budget tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara – Serengeti

Enjoy breakfast followed by check out and transfer to the Isibania border for immigration formalities before proceeding into Tanzania. Our Tanzanian guide will pick you and proceed to Serengeti. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Later, head out for a game drive in this remote and less crowded region, known for dramatic river crossings during the migration season. The drive offers a glimpse into the continuity of the East African savannah, where landscapes stretch endlessly and wildlife roams freely. Return to camp before dusk for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park

Today will be spent in the Serengeti exploring the park on morning and late afternoon game drive. Because this is a migration safari route, your journey will be dependent on the migrating animals' movements. You may opt for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or a morning and afternoon game drive.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Depart after breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. This is another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania's crater highlands, located west of Arusha. This area is named after the world's largest caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. The stunning landscape of Ngorongoro, with its vast expanses of highland plains and wildlife concentration of some 25,000 animals, makes this place one of the most exotic natural wonders on the planet. After the thrilling day, you will head over to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Hhando Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro – Amboseli National Park

After breakfast followed by check out, transfer to the Namanga border for immigration formalities before re-entering Kenya and continuing to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest. Later, proceed for a game drive across the open plains and swampy areas fed by underground streams from Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds often seen against the dramatic backdrop of Africa’s highest peak. You may also encounter lions, cheetahs, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Return to the lodge before dusk for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Northern Kruger NP (South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Exploring Amboseli National Park

Spend the day exploring Amboseli with extended game drives across the park’s varied landscapes. The park’s relatively open terrain allows consistent wildlife sightings and excellent photography, especially when Mount Kilimanjaro is visible. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the plains and wetlands, and explore the swamp areas where elephants, hippos, and numerous bird species gather. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed within the park, allowing uninterrupted wildlife viewing. Throughout the day, your guide will position the vehicle for optimal sightings and share insights about the ecosystem. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Nyati Safari Camp

• Budget tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli – Nairobi

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy a relaxed drive with scenic views along the way. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your extraordinary Kenya and Tanzania migration safari.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.