14 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

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14 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

14 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Safari

14 Days 13 Nights From 3590$, per person in a double/ Twin room

Rates are per person (pp) and based on 2 people sharing 1 room

Excluding international flights (from/to your home country)

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Trip Overview

From the wide grasslands of the Masai Mara to the majestic wildlife that roams within it, there is no place like Kenya for the classic safari. On the Kenya luxury safari, venture deep into the Masai Mara, a reserve that contains the country’s highest concentration of big game, including iconic creatures such as the lion, wildebeest, elephants and Meeting Maasai warriors.

No wonders in Africa are found anywhere other than Tanzania, the country has one of the finest safari lodges located in prime wildlife viewing areas, these camps are built to give travellers an exceptional travel experience in Africa, imagine waking up from sleep with the sounds of lions and hyenas in your canvas room.

Trip Summary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI AND TRANSFER TO YOUR LODGE FOR RELAXATION

DAY 2: DRIVE FROM NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

DAY 3: FOLLOWING THE MIGRATION 

DAY 4-DRIVE FROM MASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

DAY 5: TRANSFER FROM LAKE NAKURU TO LAKE NAIVASHA

DAY 6: DRIVE FROM LAKE NAIVASHA TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 7: DRIVE FROM AMBOSELI TO NAMANGA BORDER CROSS TO TANZANIA AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA

DAY 8: DRIVE TO NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

DAY 9: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

DAY 10: DRIVE TO CENTRAL SERENGETI TO FOLLOW THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

DAY 11: BIG FIVE GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI AND TRANSFER NORTHERN SERENGETI

DAY 12: FOLLOWING THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION IN NORTHERN SERENGETI

DAY 13: DRIVE FROM SERENGETI TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

DAY 14: DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA FOR DEPARTURE

Trip highlights 

  • Amboseli national park
  • Lake Nakuru national park
  • Masai Mara national reserve
  • Tarangire national park
  • Ngorongoro crater
  • Serengeti National Park

Know before!

  • The tour will start and end in Nairobi.
  • The luggage weight limit for domestic flights is 15 kg.
  • Pre-safari accommodation in Nairobi will be required for travellers taking this Trip. 
  • The tour can depart at any time.
  • Solo travellers can join this trip.
  • Standard accommodation will be provided for this trip but clients can upgrade to Luxury.

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Detailed itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI AND TRANSFER TO YOUR LODGE FOR RELAXATION

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be received and transferred to Nairobi city which is famous for native culture, art, and history, and a fantastic experience to incorporate into your safari visit, you will be transferred to your lodge and if time allows you may Explore the popular streets in Nairobi, enjoy a short visit to the Nairobi Giraffe Center, and mingle with the Elephants at David Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary and later enjoy dinner at your hotel and overnight.

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DAY 2-3: DRIVE FROM NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

For the next 2 nights you will be exploring Masai Mara; this is a thrilling adventure into the unknown. How many of the big five will you see? You’re almost certain to spot lions, buffalo and elephants, often in great numbers, though leopards and rhino can be shy. Renowned for its lion prides, the Mara is also home to the other members of Africa’s Big Five – leopard, elephant, buffalo and black rhino – which can be seen together with hyena, cheetah and bat-eared fox. The Mara River churns with numerous pods of hippo and some of Africa’s largest crocodiles. Everywhere there are photographic opportunities: Topi perched on anthills, Maasai giraffe moving gracefully across the plains, and gazelles grazing peacefully amongst Coke’s hartebeest, impala and herds of lovely eland, Africa’s largest antelope.

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DAY 4-DRIVE FROM MASAI MARA TO LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Today after relaxed breakfast you will start your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also a bird & Rhino sanctuary where you also get to see Lion and Leopard. Arrive by midday and proceed to your booked accommodation for a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park including visits to viewpoints which offer superb photo opportunities. Return to the lodge/camp for overnight.

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DAY 5: TRANSFER FROM LAKE NAKURU TO LAKE NAIVASHA

You will head out early morning to have the best chance of seeing the most wildlife, as this is when the animals are most active. All of the big five with the exception of elephants can be found within the park, as well as other classic African wildlife such as zebra, giraffe, and cheetah. Many people will visit just for the opportunity to see the white rhino in its natural habitat, an opportunity found in few other places in Kenya. And later you will transfer to Lake Naivasha for overnight.

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DAY 6: DRIVE FROM LAKE NAIVASHA TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

After morning breakfast, you will check out and head out for boat cruise on Lake Naivasha and later drive to Amboseli national park which is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape and open plains, Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands enroute to your lodge you will enjoy game drive in the evening and later return to the lodge for overnight.

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DAY 7: DRIVE FROM AMBOSELI TO NAMANGA BORDER CROSS TO TANZANIA AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA

After breakfast you will bid farewell to your tour leader and drive to Namanga border where you will clear immigration and meet your guides in Tanzania and drive to Arusha city which seats in the shadow of Mount Meru which is a dormant volcano and stands at 14,968 ft. this city is a gateway to some of the most spectacular wildlife areas in northern Tanzania like Ngorongoro and Serengeti depending on the time of arrival you may explore the city.

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DAY 8: DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Hominin fossils found in the Olduvai Gorge date back millions of years. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most likely areas in Tanzania to see the endangered Black Rhino, as a small population is thriving in this idyllic and protected environment.

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DAY 9: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

After morning breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey. Depending on the time of year, you may see huge flocks of pink flamingo around the shores of the shallow Lake Magadi, while the surrounding swamp is inhabited by hippo.

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DAY 10: DRIVE TO CENTRAL SERENGETI TO FOLLOW THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION

After breakfast, we'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for captivating game drives. Once we've explored this natural wonder and its abundant wildlife, we'll transfer you to central Serengeti.

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's natural wonders. It boasts the largest uninterrupted caldera globally and is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals that reside here year-round. Expect to encounter a wide array of wildlife, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, and numerous bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.

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DAY 11: BIG FIVE GAME DRIVES IN CENTRAL SERENGETI AND TRANSFER NORTHERN SERENGETI

Start your day with an unforgettable sunrise game drive across the Serengeti. See the sun set fire to the savannah as predators such as leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal, the game drive will continue along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible Lion, Thomson gazelle, Topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. you will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops, scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink! And later transfer to Northern Serengeti.

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DAY 12: FOLLOWING THE WILDEBEEST MIGRATION IN NORTHERN SERENGETI

Northern Serengeti remains an unexplored wilderness packed with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The most captivating highlight of this area is undoubtedly the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the rare oribi antelope after an early morning breakfast you will set out on an African Safari of a lifetime with guide, accompanied by our exclusive luxury open safari vehicles. The Northern Serengeti, boasting the Great Migration River Crossing, Africa's legendary Big Five, the largest lion population, and many bird species, stands as an unparalleled wildlife sanctuary.

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DAY 13: DRIVE FROM SERENGETI TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After early morning breakfast you will depart Serengeti national park for Tarangire national park which will give you many chances to see plenty of wildlife like zebras, searching for underground streams in the dry river beds, herds of up to about 300 elephants can be seen. The shrinking lagoons are gathered around by migratory wildebeest, eland, gazelle, impala, zebras, kudu, hartebeest buffalo, and other smaller mammals. Also regularly spotted are the dry country antelope like fringe-eared Oryx, Mongoose colonies are often hosted by abandoned anthills.

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DAY 14: DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA FOR DEPARTURE

Depending on the time of your connecting flight, you may explore the park in the morning as you look out for wildlife around the water holes and later you will drive to Arusha for lunch and later transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your onward journey.

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Booking advice

This Trip can depart anytime of the year but those wanting to witness the river crossings will need to book for August early enough.

Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Vehicle, guide and fuel for both Kenya and Tanzania parts of the journey
  • All park entrances for all the national parks
  • All game drives
  • Enroute meals and drinking water

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Kenya and Tanzania tourist Visa
  • Tips for guides and hotels
  • Alcoholic drinks
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