12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari – The Great Migration & Big Five Odyssey

Begin your unforgettable East African adventure with a scenic drive from Nairobi through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley to the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch before embarking on your first thrilling afternoon game drive. Traverse the golden savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and countless other wildlife species as the African sunset transforms the landscape.

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara. Search for the Big Five while witnessing incredible predator-prey interactions across the vast plains. During the Great Migration season, marvel at thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River. Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or an authentic Maasai cultural visit.

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and journey to the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive through Kenya’s renowned rhino sanctuary. Encounter endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, flamingos (seasonal) and a spectacular array of birdlife surrounding the shimmering alkaline lake.

Travel south through Kenya’s picturesque countryside to Amboseli National Park. Arrive beneath the majestic snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro before heading out for an evening game drive. Witness massive elephant herds wandering across the open plains with Africa’s tallest mountain providing an unforgettable backdrop.

Spend a full day discovering Amboseli’s remarkable landscapes and abundant wildlife. Explore lush swamps, open grasslands and scenic viewpoints while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and over 400 bird species.

After breakfast, journey to the Namanga border where you’ll complete immigration formalities before entering Tanzania. Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue to the vibrant safari city of Arusha. Relax and prepare for the extraordinary wildlife adventures that lie ahead.

Depart Arusha and travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking scenery and an afternoon game drive as you search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and countless herbivores roaming the endless plains.

After an exciting morning in the Serengeti, continue south into the extraordinary Ndutu Conservation Area. This wildlife-rich region is famous for hosting one of nature’s greatest spectacles – the Great Migration calving season. Enjoy an afternoon game drive while encountering vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and the predators that follow them.

Spend the day exploring the breathtaking Ndutu plains, where life unfolds dramatically during the calving season. Witness newborn wildebeest taking their first steps while lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and jackals patrol the grasslands. Beyond the migration, Ndutu offers exceptional resident wildlife, beautiful acacia forests, soda lakes and endless photographic opportunities.

Enjoy one final morning game drive in Ndutu before ascending into the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Take in sweeping panoramic views as you arrive at your lodge overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking natural wonders.

Rise early and descend over 600 metres into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, the crater offers outstanding opportunities to spot endangered black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos and many other remarkable species. Later, continue to the Tarangire area for your overnight stay.

Conclude your incredible safari with a morning game drive through Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, vast elephant herds and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Search for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, elands and colourful birdlife before returning to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable East African safari adventure to a memorable close.