This 9 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari is tailored to offer a grand opportunity to witness the world’s largest movement of land animals – the Great Wildebeest Migration, over 2 million wildebeests accompanied by zebras and gazelles embark on an annual journey across the Serengeti Eco-system in search for water and green pasture.
Highlights of 9 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
- Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Amboseli National Park
- Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
- Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Following the Migration
- Day 5&6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
- Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara Reserve
- Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara – Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
- Day 9: Transfer to Nairobi
Detailed itinerary of 9 Days Wildebeest Migration Safari
Day 1: Pick up and Transfer to Amboseli National Park
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide and drive to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy en-route lunch, when you arrive in the park you will go on an afternoon game drive searching for wild game drive as you drive to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast at the lodge, head out and embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park with border crossing at Namanga Border. Proceed to Tarangire with en-route lunch, when you enter the park you will embark on a game drive till evening. You will be welcomed by large herds of elephants and iconic Baobab Trees.
After an early breakfast at the camp, head out and embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park with border crossing at Namaga Border. Proceed to Tarangire with en-route lunch, when you enter the park you will embark on a game drive till evening. You will be welcomed by herds of elephants and iconic Baobab Trees.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Walking Safari
After breakfast at the lodge, meet your guide and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and get to descend about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. You will look out for wildlife species such as elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, antelopes, kudus, impalas, gazelles among others on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. You will also lookout for attractions like Lake Magadi in the corner of the crater where you will see flamingoes and other bird species on the shores of the Lake.
After your picnic lunch in the wild, head out for a walking safari experience in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for an opportunity to come up-close with nature and wild game including zebras, antelopes among others as you are guided by a ranger guide. Return to the lodge enjoying yet another wild game viewing opportunity, for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: As above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park – Following the Migration
After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you shall proceed to check out of the lodge and proceed for a transfer to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive as you leave Tarangire National Park. Enjoy game watching through the Ngorongoro and also Serengeti as you proceed to your lodge, with lunch en-route. Look out for more wildlife in the Serengeti whilst enjoying the sunset over the endless Serengeti Plains.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Anga’ta Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5&6: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Start your day with breakfast at your lodge as you prepare for a full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will start with a morning game drive around the national park as you look out for wildlife species like elephants, wildebeests, cheetahs, antelopes, kudu, giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles among others. You will have lunch after your morning game drive.
After lunch you will engage in an afternoon game drive and enjoy search for other wildlife species in the savannah plains of Serengeti and also enjoying the beautiful scenery as you drive around the national park, as well as migrating wildebeest herds. Chance to witness the Mara River Crossing. You will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay after our game drive.
Optional Activity: Hot Air Balloon.
Accommodation: As above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Transfer to Masai Mara Reserve
After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve via Isebania Border where your Kenya Safari Guide shall meet you once again. Proceed to the lodge as you lookout for amazing wild game in the reserve, including some herds of wildebeest. Chance to witness the great wildebeest migration in Masai Mara National Reserve as well.
Dinner and overnight at Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp for Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: Full Day in Masai Mara – Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
Today, spend the day in the Masai Mara Park Reserve, looking out for wild game but also for the wildebeest migration. Chance to see the Mara River crossing here as well, and so much more that Masai Mara has to offer, punctuated with picnic lunch. Dinner and an overnight stay as above.
Day 9: Transfer to Nairobi
After an early breakfast, your guide shall proceed to transfer you to Nairobi arriving in time at the NBO in time for your flight, bringing your safari to an end.
End of 9 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Price Includes:
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Crater and concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Kenya and Tanzania VAT
Price excludes:
- Flights and visas
- Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Any hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Extra and optional activities like hot air balloon
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary
