13 Days Serengeti, Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari

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13 Days Serengeti, Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari

13 Days Serengeti, Masai Mara Wildebeest migration safari

13 Days/ 12 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)

Trip Type Activity level Service level
By Road Easy Budget

Trip overview

Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara ecosystem form the backdrop to one of the most breathtaking events in the entire animal kingdom – The migration is even made more extraordinary by the supporting cast of predators including lions, leopards, hyena, and cheetah.

One of earth’s most spectacular wildlife events takes place each year in the heart of Tanzania’s Serengeti national park and Kenya’s Masai Mara all located in the heart of East Africa, culminating at a river crossing where nature coldly decides who lives to see another season this is made harder due to the fact that Mara River sometimes experiences flooding and the crocodiles are always waiting for food and on the other hand lions and cheetahs are on alert in Masai mara.

Trip Summary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA FOR OVERNIGHT.

DAY 2: DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

DAY 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER

DAY 4: DRIVE FROM NGORONGORO TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

DAY 5: DRIVE FROM CENTRAL SERENGETI TO NORTHERN SERENGETI

DAY 6: MORNING GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI AND TRANSFER TO NORTHERN SERENGETI

DAY 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES IN NORTHERN SERENGETI

TRIP PART 2

DAY 8: DRIVE FROM SERENGETI VIA ISIBANIA BORDER TO MASAI MARA

DAY 9: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA

DAY 10: MORNING GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA AND TRANSFER TO LAKE NAIVASHA

DAY 11: TRANSFER TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 12: GAME DRIVES IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

DAY 13: TRANSFER TO NAIROBI FOR ONWORD JOURNEY

Know before!

  • Trip starts from Arusha and ends in Nairobi
  • Any age can join this Trip
  • Solo travelers can join this trip
  • Trip will be accompanied by 2 guides 1 in Tanzania and the Other in Kenya
  • Clients will need to apply for Tanzania and Kenya tourist visas separately

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Detailed itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO ARUSHA FOR OVERNIGHT

Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey! On arrival at Kilimanjaro national park, you will be transferred 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.

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport, you will be received by our representative from Endless plains Africa Ltd and transfer to Arusha is strategically located as the main entry point to Tanzania's famous "Northern Safari Circuit," which includes renowned national parks and wildlife reserves such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara for your overnight.

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Day 2: DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After morning breakfast, you will depart for 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 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER

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 4: DRIVE FROM NGORONGORO TO CENTRAL SERENGETI

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 5: DRIVE FROM CENTRAL SERENGETI TO 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 national park.

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Day 6: MORNING GAME DRIVE IN CENTRAL SERENGETI AND TRANSFER TO 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 national park.

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Day 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES 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 8: DRIVE FROM SERENGETI VIA ISIBANIA BORDER TO MASAI MARA

After your very early morning breakfast, you will depart Northern Serengeti for isibania border , this will be entirely a long drive in the jeep and on arrival at the border you will say bye to your Tanzanian guide and clear immigration on the Tanzanian side after you will proceed to the Kenyan side where you will also clear immigration and meet your new guide on the Kenyan side and drive to Masai Mara national reserve known for pristine riverine forests, dramatic towering escarpments, stunning sprawling savannahs and of course... all the creatures, big and small, that roam the land. Add a visit to a Maasai village to your stay for a cultural immersion.

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Day 9: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA

After morning breakfast with picnic Lunch, you will set out to experience the thrill of a safari game drive through the stunning landscapes of the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the most iconic and breathtaking destinations in Africa. Our game drives are led by experienced guides who will take you on a journey through the savannas and grasslands of the Masai Mara, home to a diverse array of wildlife including lions, elephants, and giraffes. Masai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. The annual wildebeest migration alone involves over 1.5 million animals arriving in July and departing in November.

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Day 10: MORNING GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA AND TRANSFER TO LAKE NAIVASHA

After a short game drive in Masai Mara you will drive to Lake Naivasha is an ancient freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley and is set at its highest point, 1,890 m (6,200 ft) above sea level. The outlet for this lake, Njorwa Gorge, forms the entrance to Hell's Gate National Park which has spectacular examples of rock formations and an abundance of flora and fauna, including some extremely rare breeding pairs of Lammergeyers, also known as bearded vultures on arrival you will check in to the lodge and enjoy a boat cruise on the Lake.

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Day 11: TRANSFER TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will depart for Amboseli national park which is a Home of the African Elephant Crowned by Mount Kilimanjaro Africa’s highest peak, the Amboseli National Parks is one of Kenya’s most popular parks. The name “Amboseli” comes from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust “, and it 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.

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Day 12: GAME DRIVES IN AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

You will spend the day in Amboseli game driving where you will be looking out for wildlife, the park has recorded over 80 different mammals to be found ranging from the tiny (and rarely seen) spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African elephant. Few visitors will go home without superb elephant pictures with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. There are over 400 bird species. Other wildlife includes; the African Lion which can easily be found and occasional sighted stalking prey, Cape Buffalo, Cheetah, Gazelle, Spotted Hyena, Jackals, Wildebeest, Common Zebra, Olive Baboons.

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Day 13: TRANSFER TO NAIROBI FOR ONWORD JOURNEY

After lazily morning breakfast you will depart Nairobi which was Founded in 1899, the city was handed capital status from Mombasa in 1905. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. It is popularly known as the “Green City in the Sun”. The city lies on the Nairobi River, in the south of the nation, and has an elevation of 1661M (5450 ft) above sea-level. Nairobi is currently the 4th largest city in Africa and the most populous city in East Africa, with an estimated urban population of between 3 and 4 million, if time allows you may visit some sites.

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Booking advice

Being a migration safari, we recommend booking way in advance as Lodges in Northern Serengeti and Masai Mara get filled up close to 6 months before July.

Includes

  • Accommodation in Tanzania and Kenya
  • private 4×4 safari vehicle in Tanzania and Kenya
  • 2 Guide
  • Fuel
  • All park entrance fees
  • Airport transfers
  • Enroute meals and drinking water
  • All game drives
  • conservation and government taxes

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Tanzania and Kenya tourist Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • post safari accommodation
  • Tips for guides and hotels
  • Personal expenses like Alcoholic drinks
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