A Detailed 9-Day Masai Mara And Serengeti Great Migration Safari

Day 1-3: Masai Mara National Reserve – The Great Migration Experience

Your journey to the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve will commence immediately after you are picked up from either Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel by your expert safari guide. Your safari camp, conveniently situated near the Mara River—where migration activity is frequently at its peak—will be ready for lunch when you arrive, after a spectacular journey across the Great Rift Valley. Once you have settled up, it’s time to go on your first thrilling afternoon game drive across the expansive plains.

The Masai Mara will be our playground for the next two days as we seek out spectacular predator encounters, enormous herds of zebra and wildebeest, and dramatic river crossings. While on morning and afternoon game drives in one of the most wildlife-rich ecosystems in Africa, your knowledgeable guide will put you in the ideal position to see a wide variety of animals, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, hyenas, and countless more.

Day 4-5: Frontline of the Great Migration – The Northern Serengeti

You will leave the Masai Mara after breakfast and make your way to Isebania, the border town between Kenya and Tanzania, where you will arrive just before lunch. Lunch will be served once you clear immigration and border formalities. Then, you will continue your drive into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. You will embark on a picturesque afternoon game drive from the Northern park gate to your safari camp, where you will have dinner and spend the night listening to the sounds of the African bush.

The Northern Serengeti is a prime spot to see the great migration in action the next day, as herds bravely traverse perilous rivers and avoid predators on the plains. Indulge in a full-day game drive with a picturesque bush picnic lunch. Stay engrossed in the action as you follow the movement of wildlife and marvel at the extraordinary array of species that call this environment home.

Day 6-7 Central Serengeti – Wildlife Paradise

Your safari will continue south after breakfast as you head toward the Central Serengeti, a region famous for its abundant wildlife and predators, where you may see game all year round. Once you’ve had lunch at your new safari camp, you’ll have some downtime to take in the breathtaking scenery before setting off on a wildlife drive in the world-famous Seronera region in the afternoon.

You will have plenty of time to explore this remarkably varied terrain the following day thanks to the morning and afternoon game drives. Spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities abound in the Central Serengeti, which is famous for its abundance of lions, leopards, and cheetahs as well as big herds of plains game, including as antelope, buffalo, and elephants.

Day 8: The Grand Finale – The Great Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most breathtaking natural attractions in all of Africa, is your destination today. As you descend into the crater floor, you’ll have a picnic lunch while taking in the stunning landscape and the diverse fauna that inhabits it. One of the most densely populated areas in Africa, the crater provides great opportunities to spot all five of Africa’s most iconic species on a single game drive.

Crater rim lodgings or camps await you after an afternoon of game viewing within the crater. As you dine and reflect on the fantastic wildlife encounters of the day, you will be treated to panoramic vistas and a breathtaking sunset over the crater.

Day 9: Farewell to the Wild

As you make your way toward Arusha from the Ngorongoro Highlands after breakfast, you’ll see charming towns, coffee plantations, and undulating countryside views. As you take in the scenery, take some time to think about all the amazing things you’ve seen and experienced on your safari.

Your next travel plans will begin with a transfer to either your accommodation in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport as soon as you land. After your safari comes to a close, you will never forget the spectacular sights of the great migration and the most famous wildlife sites in East Africa.

End of the 9-Day Masai Mara And Serengeti Great Migration Safari