Following the Wildebeest Migration
9 nights • 4 Destinations • From $10,720
On this safari, you will have a front-row seat to the annual spectacle of migrating wildebeests and zebras! Additionally, this parade of wildlife is followed closely by all-mighty predators. To be best assured of seeing it, you will stop at several locations on the migration circuit from the southern Serengeti to the northern Masai Mara.
9 Nights
4 Destinations
Full Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 Kilimanjaro & Arusha, Tanzania | Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 2-4 Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | Entamanu Ngorongoro
Day 4-7 Serengeti National Park, Tanzania | Lamai Serengeti
Day 7-10 Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya | Mara Plains
Day 10 Departure Nairobi, Kenya
Highlights
Descend into an imploded volcano and search for black rhino
Enjoy the wildebeest migration at your own pace, with your own driver and private guide
Maximize your migration viewing opportunities with time in the Serengeti and the Masai Mara Conservancies
Enjoy night drives, bush walks, and cultural interactions with the Maasai people
Travel Itinerary: Day 1-2
DESTINATION
Kilimanjaro & Arusha, Tanzania
This is a coffee country dotted with charming plantation guests’ houses! While Arusha is the gateway town to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and for treks to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, there are things to see here. Arusha National Park’s mascot is the black and white colobus monkey; this park is known more for prolific birdlife and smaller game such as blue monkey, bushbuck, giraffe, and flamingo. The prominent volcano Mt. Meru dominates the near vicinity, with the majestic, snow-capped Kilimanjaro in the distance.
ACCOMMODATION | 1 NIGHT
Arusha Coffee Lodge
In the rolling foothills of Mt. Meru lies this verdant coffee estate, whose lavish plantation houses have romantic four-poster beds. It's a relaxing start or end to Tanzania's big game safaris, with the aroma of coffee never far away.
Travel Itinerary: Day 2-4
DESTINATION
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Within this famous caldera lies a ‘Garden of Eden’, where thousands of animals remain without migration. Maasai coexist and manage their cattle alongside predators and prey; you can see all of The Big Five here, and much more. Giant-tuskers, black-mane lions, herds of wildebeest, black rhinos, cheetahs, and flamingoes all await. Game drives descend from the rim in the morning and will last all day, with a delicious picnic lunch set up for you so you don’t miss a thing.
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Guests rave about this welcoming, family-friendly camp, uniquely placed to watch sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater and sunset over the Serengeti. Game drives into the crater reveal a veritable 'Garden of Eden', where animals and Maasai pastoralists co-exist in harmony.
Travel Itinerary: Day 4-7
DESTINATION
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
This is the scene you’ve been waiting to behold! Follow thousands of wildebeest, gazelles, and zebras making their way across the veldt in search of greener grasslands. Of course, you’ll find the predators in tow. Behold the Great Migration from 4x4 or hot air balloon!
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
Lamai Serengeti
Tucked into this boulder-strewn outcrop, this lodge allows you to survey the wildlife panorama and decide on your next move; stay put in the swimming pool, or head out to the Mara River in case the wildebeest migration is crossing.
Travel Itinerary: Day 7-10
DESTINATION
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
It is a wonder to see first-hand the red-robed Maasai coexisting with the large game of Africa. The Masai Mara offers a wide array of camps and lodges, ranging from colonial “Out of Africa” style to modern Maasai. Hot air balloons soar into the vast skies above this tribal land, and from July to September, you will witness thousands of animals migrating from the Serengeti. The Big Five is almost always a game drive away.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Mara Plains
Rarely a night passes at this tented camp, without lions roaring while you sit around the campfire. Leopards regularly wander through camp, and cheetahs claim the savanna. The migration brings a time of plenty for all these predators!
Travel Itinerary: Day 10 | Departure city Nairobi, Kenya
Following the Wildebeest Migration
9 nights • 4 Destinations • From $10,720
Accommodation & Pricing Information
Your custom safari is always tailored to your preferences, which is why we offer three tiers of accommodation. Location, amenities, game viewing opportunities, dining experiences, property size, and service levels are all factors to consider when planning your safari. Pricing is per person, double occupancy.
Classic
From $13,422
Offers stylish authenticity and includes all your basic comforts (clean sheets, private bathrooms, delicious food, and a hot shower) so that you can experience nature without roughing it.
Classic Plus
From $16,820
Adds a higher level of luxury so you can enjoy all your creature comforts in premier accommodation. Adventure by day and comfort by night. By industry standards, this is generally 5-star in coveted locations.
Premier
From $19,437
The ultimate 6-star experience in the most sought-after locations for the ultimate wildlife sightings. Expect daily gastronomic delights produced by top chefs, attentive staff, and the most knowledgeable professional guides.
INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare, accommodations, game drives, meals on safari, park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage of one soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS International airfare, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departure and security tax, passport and visa fees, trip cancellation insurance.
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