12 Days Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive passes through picturesque towns and farmlands, setting the stage for your safari adventure. On arrival, check in at your lodge and unwind before a short evening game drive to spot zebras, giraffes, and impalas against the African sunset.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Mara Sopa Lodge
• Mid-range: Ashnil Mara Camp
• Luxury: Mahali Mzuri / Angama Mara

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Start the day with a morning game drive, searching for the Big Five and observing wildebeest herds during migration season. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, capturing memorable wildlife moments. Continue exploring in the afternoon for more sightings before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Mara Sopa Lodge
• Mid-range: Ashnil Mara Camp
• Luxury: Mahali Mzuri / Angama Mara

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Serengeti

Enjoy an early game drive in the Mara to witness wildlife activity at dawn. Later, cross into Tanzania and proceed to Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, and wildebeest. Check in at your lodge for dinner.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Mid-range: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti

Embark on a full day of exploration in the Serengeti, driving through open plains, riverine forests, and kopjes. Spot predators and migratory herds while enjoying a picnic lunch in the park. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Mid-range: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Day 5: Northern Serengeti – Game Drives

Explore the Northern Serengeti, following the migration paths and observing predator-prey interactions. Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to photograph wildlife in action. Evening relaxation and dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Mid-range: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti – Central and Western Plains

Travel across the central and western plains of Serengeti, enjoying morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the wildebeest river crossings if in season and observe elephants, lions, and cheetahs. Return to your lodge for dinner.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Serengeti Simba Lodge
• Mid-range: Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping for scenic views and photographs along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax in the afternoon before dinner.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Rhino Lodge
• Mid-range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Game Drive

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in this natural wonder. Explore the crater floor, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater provides a chance to soak in the stunning scenery before ascending to the rim for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Rhino Lodge
• Mid-range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Day 9: Transfer to Lake Manyara – Game Drive

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Embark on a game drive through the park’s woodland and lakeshore habitats, spotting wildlife along the way. Check in at your lodge for dinner.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
• Mid-range: Lake Manyara Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Rift Valley Lodge

Day 10: Tarangire National Park – Safari Adventure

Head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, capturing wildlife in its natural savannah setting. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge
• Mid-range: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
• Luxury: Ol Tukai Lodge

Day 11: Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Arusha

Take an early morning game drive in Tarangire, observing wildlife as the park comes alive. Later, drive to Arusha, passing through scenic countryside. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation options:

• Budget: Arusha Hotel
• Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
• Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 12: Departure from Arusha

Conclude your safari with a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight. Take in final views of the Tanzanian landscape as your unforgettable 12-day Great Migration safari comes to an end.

Accommodation options:
(No overnight stay unless extending the trip.)