Signature Safari · Kenya & Tanzania

Great Migration Safari Migration Safari

Follow the Great Migration across the Kenya-Tanzania border — ten nights timed to put you where the herds are, whichever side of the Mara River that is.

🗓️ 10 Nights / 11 Days
👥 Private, 2–6 People
🚙 Private 4x4 & Regional Flights
4.9 · 203 Reviews

Safari Overview

🗓️10 Nights / 11 DaysTrip Duration
👥Private, 2–6 PeopleGroup Size
🍽️Full BoardMeal Plan
🗺️Jul–Oct for river crossings; Jan–Mar for calving seasonBest Season
🏕️Tented Camp & LodgeAccommodation Style
🚙Private 4x4 & Regional FlightsVehicle

The Great Migration doesn't respect borders, so neither does this itinerary. We track the herds' seasonal movement between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara and time your route accordingly, including one internal flight to save driving time between countries.

Safari Highlights

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Great Migration Herds

Up to 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra on the move.

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Mara River Crossing Points

Positioned at the river crossings during peak season (Jul–Oct), when timing allows.

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Serengeti & Mara Predators

Lion, cheetah and hyena following the herds across both ecosystems.

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Regional Flight Included

One internal flight between Tanzania and Kenya saves a full day of driving.

Experiences on This Safari

Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.

🎈 Hot-Air Balloon SafariSunrise flight over migrating herds · optional add-on
📸 Photographic SafarisExtended time at river crossing points for photographers
🍽️ Bush BreakfastBreakfast laid out on the plains mid-game drive

Detailed Itinerary — Day by Day

Day
1
Arrive Kilimanjaro & Transfer to ArushaArusha · Overnight Lodge

Private guide meets you for the drive to Arusha.

Day
2
Arusha to Central SerengetiSerengeti · Game Drive · Overnight Camp

Drive into the Serengeti with a game drive en route to your tented camp.

Day
3–4
Serengeti — Following the HerdsSerengeti · 2 Nights · Full-Day Game Drives

Game drives positioned according to the herds' current location within the Serengeti ecosystem.

Day
5
Fly to the Maasai Mara, KenyaRegional Flight · Mara Camp

Short flight crosses the border directly into the Maasai Mara ecosystem, avoiding a long road transfer.

Day
6–8
Maasai Mara — River Crossing SeasonMara · 3 Nights · Full-Day Game Drives

Three full days positioned near the Mara River crossing points during peak migration months, or focused on resident game at other times of year.

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9
Final Mara Game DriveMara · Morning Drive

One last game drive before flying to Nairobi.

Day
10
NairobiNairobi · Free Day / City Tour Option

A free day in Nairobi, or an optional city and Giraffe Centre tour.

Day
11
DepartureNairobi · Transfer to Airport

Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.

Safari Pricing

Start DatesSolo2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People7+ People
Jan – Mar (calving season) n/a* $5,300 $5,000 $4,900 $4,900 $4,900 Get Quote
Jul – Oct (river crossings) n/a* $6,100 $5,850 $5,700 $5,700 $5,700 Get Quote

Includes one regional flight between Tanzania and Kenya. *Solo travellers pay a single supplement.

Where to Stay

Tented Camp

Serengeti Migration Camp

★★★★★
From Luxury — $380–$550 per person / night
Tented Camp

Mara River Tented Camp

★★★★☆
From Mid-range — $280–$400 per person / night

What's Included

What's Included
  • One regional flight, Serengeti to Maasai Mara
  • Private vehicles and driver-guides in both countries
  • 10 nights' accommodation on a full-board basis
  • All park and conservancy fees
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Not Included
  • International flights, Kenya and Tanzania visas, and travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari
  • Alcoholic beverages
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.

Can you guarantee we'll see a river crossing?

No one can guarantee a specific crossing — the herds move on their own timeline — but positioning you in the right area during peak months (Jul–Oct) gives the best realistic chance.

Why does this itinerary include a flight instead of driving between countries?

The road route between the Serengeti and the Mara is long and involves border formalities; flying saves a full day that's better spent on game drives.

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