Ultimate Tour: In the Footsteps of the Great Migration

Tanzania and Kenya share hosting duties for one of nature’s greatest spectacles: the annual wildebeest migration. This group tour offers the chance to follow the millions of migrating wildebeests, zebras and antelopes as they move from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara. Enjoy authentic cultural experiences and immersive wildlife viewing in some of Africa’s greatest national parks.

What's Included:

• 4-star accommodation
• Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
• Small group size - average 10 people (max 12)
• International flights
• Transfers in adapted land cruisers with max 6 guests per vehicle, guaranteed window seat & pop-up roof for 360-degree wildlife views
• 40-minute scenic flight from Serengeti to Masai Mara avoiding the long road journey
• 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches & 10 dinners
• 10 included safaris
• Entrance fees to national parks, conservancies & wildlife reserves included
• Admire the wildlife of celebrated national parks including Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti and the Masai Mara
• Enjoy the chance to witness the Great Migration (timing dependent – please see date guide for more information)
• Take a break from your safari vehicle with walks and a visit to the Olvudai Gorge

Operator: Cox & Kings

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Nairobi. Overnight at the Tamarind Tree Hotel (or similar).

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park by custom safari vehicle. Arrive for lunch followed by wildlife watching activities, when you may spot elephants silhouetted against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Stay 2 nights at Ol Tukai Lodge with its views of Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day in Amboseli embarking on morning and afternoon safari drives that showcase the park’s diversity of wildlife. Look out for bush elephants, cape buffaloes, spotted hyenas, lions, cheetahs and more.

Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 4: Tarangire National Park

This morning, depart Amboseli and drive approximately 2 hours to the Namanga border, crossing into Tanzania. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before continuing to Tarangire. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire (or similar).

Accommodation: Kirurumu Tarangire Camp Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a short early-morning safari drive (time permitting) before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for a safari drive and picnic lunch. Continue to the Ngorongoro highlands for 2 nights at Pamoja Farm Villa.

Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Villas Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you visit one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife destinations: the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the craterfloor in search of the ‘Big Five’, the forested walls providing a photogenic backdrop. Travel through the Lerai Forest looking for leopard and onto the plains where wildebeests and zebras graze whilst cheetahs and lions lie in watch. Old elephants may pass your vehicle as distant rhinos wander and hippos wade. A picnic lunch maximises your time in the crater. Return to your lodge late afternoon.

Accommodation: Pamoja Farm Villas Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Descend from the crater, via the Olduvai gorge, to the Serengeti plains, host of the annual Great Wildebeest Migration from October to July, as well as numerous species year-round. The predator concentration in the Serengeti is high, with large prides of lion, many hyena clans, and regular sightings of cheetahs and leopards. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and antelope can be found grazing, as can less-known species such as aardwolves, mongooses, caracals, servals, and hyraxes. Spend 2 nights at Pamoja Serengeti Camp.

Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8: Serengeti National Park

Spend your day exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti in search of the ‘Big Five’. If you would like to maximise your time on safari, take a picnic lunch with you into the park, dining in the vast savanna before returning to your lodge later in the day.

Accommodation: Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9: Fly to the Masai Mara

Transfer to the airstrip for a short scheduled flight to Tarime, then transfer to Migori for your flight to the world-famous Masai Mara National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, with the option of a safari drive. Stay 2 nights at Zebra Plains Camp.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10: Masai Mara

Spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon safari drives, with the option of a hot-air balloon ride at extra cost. The renowned Masai Mara reserve and its adjunct concessions are home to prolific wildlife, including the ‘Big Five’. Travel between July and August and you may also witness the dramatic, heart-in-your-mouth river crossings of the Great Migration.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11: Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley

Transfer from the Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha, arriving in this wildlife-rich area of the Great Rift Valley. This afternoon enjoy a presentation on conservation pioneer Joy Adamson, sample speciality teas and visit the local museum. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 12: Lake Naivasha - Fly to the UK

Transfer to Nairobi and enjoy the use of a day room at the Tamarind Tree Hotel or take an optional excursion. This evening, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your journey with extra time to unwind on the coast.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi Meals included: breakfast

Day 13: Arrive back in the UK *Pre-bookable options at additional expense.