Mara-Serengeti Great Migration Safari

Destination

Kenya: Nairobi, Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Tanzania: Serengeti National Park

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Price

From $12,360 per person

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This safari begins with extraordinary wildlife excursions in Nairobi city, followed by visits to the famed Maasai Mara and Serengeti parks — two pivotal locations within the world's most significant animal migration routes. Witness the remarkable wildebeest migration and encounter year-round resident wildlife, including the majestic big cats.

In Tanzania, marvel at the natural wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater and the golden plains of the Serengeti. This immersive and authentic adventure unfolds seamlessly with three scheduled flights, ensuring swift and efficient travel between these extraordinary camps.

Destination Map

Safari Highlights

  • Up close with giraffes and baby elephants in Nairobi city
  • Seven exhilarating nights at the epicenter of the Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Three short scenic flights to maximize time and comfort
  • Luxurious stays at iconic lodges: Keekorok Camp & Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Accommodation Overview

Destination Nights Accommodation Category
Nairobi 2 Norfolk Hotel Nairobi Bed & Breakfast
Maasai Mara 3 Bateleur Camp Full Board
Serengeti 4 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Full Board
Nairobi Norfolk Hotel Nairobi Day Room / Half Board

Included

  • Bush breakfasts, sundowners, and all beverages provided
  • House wines, local beers and spirits
  • Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles with roof hatches
  • Expert English/French/Spanish-speaking driver guides
  • Finest accommodation in authentic camps and lodges
  • All airport and airstrip transfers
  • Park and conservancy entry fees
  • Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
  • Mineral water during game drives
  • Scheduled flights: Maasai Mara / Serengeti / Nairobi
  • 24-hour Lamlav Safaris on-call support

Optional Activities & Extras

  • Hot air balloon safaris
  • Telephone calls and laundry services
  • Cultural visits and excursions

Itinerary

Nairobi City

Arrival and transfer to one of Kenya’s most luxurious hotels in the city, the Norfolk Hotel Nairobi, for a leisurely two-night stay.

Accommodation: Norfolk Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi Giraffe Center

Following a relaxed morning breakfast, journey to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust near Nairobi National Park. Here, you'll have the chance to intimately connect with orphaned elephants and potentially adopt a baby elephant. In the afternoon, engage with the world's tallest species at the renowned Giraffe Center, which houses the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. Notably, this wildlife sanctuary is uniquely situated within a city, approximately 5 kilometers from the city center. Conclude your day with a visit to the National Museums of Kenya before enjoying dinner and unwinding at the Norfolk Hotel.

Accommodation: Norfolk Hotel Nairobi

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

After a relaxed breakfast, you'll be transported to Wilson Airport for a morning flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, our representative will warmly greet you and facilitate your transfer to the luxurious Bateleur Camp for a three-night stay. Enjoy a delightful lunch in the bush before embarking on an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge as the sun sets.

Accommodation: Bateleur Camp

Lewa Game Viewing

Embark on early morning and afternoon game drives to explore an expansive area spanning over 600 square miles, encompassing savannas, woodlands, and tree-lined rivers. Keep a keen eye out during these drives to witness a diverse array of animal species, creating an enduringly captivating experience. Encounter the awe-inspiring Great Migration of wildebeest and other breathtaking wildlife spectacles from the comfort of 4x4 vehicles. Observe sunbathing crocodiles, alert hippos in muddy waters, and playful antics of mischievous monkeys overhead. Marvel at African elephants gracefully moving along the forest's edge and giraffes extending their necks to reach leaves from lofty branches.

Accommodation: Bateleur Camp

Lewa Activities

Set out on an early morning game drive, and then, afterwards, sample some of the activities offered by the camp: You can take a breathtaking hot air balloon ride over the Mara Plains, join a guided bird walk to observe the diverse bird species in the area, engage in the art of beading with the Maasai tribe to craft your jewelry, or test your skills with Maasai warriors by trying your hand at their traditional hunting club. Later, participate in a late-afternoon game drive before relishing a scenic sundowner with traditional cocktails while appreciating the picturesque open plains at dusk.

Accommodation: Bateleur Camp

Maasai Mara

We will fly to the Serengeti through Nairobi and Arusha in Tanzania and arrive at the celebrated Four Seasons Safari Lodge, located on a beautiful set of kopjes and offering breathtaking views of the golden plains. The Serengeti is renowned for its large lion population, together with 500 bird species and over 70 mammals, including elephants, cheetahs, gazelles, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, lions, rhinos, and many other species. At Serengeti, you will witness an epic spectacle of the great migration of millions of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, buffalos, giraffes, and other animal species crossing the Mara River in search of the sprouting pasture on the Kenyan Maasai Mara.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Maasai Mara Wildlife

Enjoy the real safari experience today by searching for the Big Five animals, as well as other animals like giraffes, gazelles, and zebras. Explore the rivers, plains, and rocky areas to spot some of the smaller inhabitants of the Serengeti, such as leopard tortoises and rhinoceros beetles. Crown your day by witnessing the great migration firsthand.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Maasai Mara Culture

Spend this day on an excursion visit to the great wildlife haven of Ngorongoro Crater and the famed Mara River, to observe wildlife in their most active state. The crater floor, which spans over 100 square miles, is an ideal location for observing the numerous species that inhabit the area, including buffalo and elephants. You may also be lucky enough to spot flamingos (during their season) or the elusive black rhino

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Maasai Mara Balloon

Set out for an early morning game drive and return to the lodge to sample the various activities on offer: guided nature walks, bird watching, riding on horseback, cultural visits at the manyattas, and the spectacular hot air balloon rides.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Nairobi Departure

After a hearty morning breakfast, you will depart for a flight to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and a subsequent transfer to the Norfolk Hotel for day room service and a meal before you catch a flight back.

Accommodation: Norfolk Hotel Nairobi

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