15 Day East Africa Migration Safari

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your journey and prepare for the exciting East African adventure ahead.

Meet your guide and fellow travellers before beginning your safari with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, an extraordinary wildlife sanctuary located on the edge of the city. Continue to the renowned Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where rescued young elephants are cared for before being reintroduced into the wild. After lunch, travel south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon beneath the towering silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the park offers excellent opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife while enjoying some of the most scenic safari landscapes in East Africa.

After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and continue towards Arusha. Along the way, enjoy a visit to the beautiful Marangu Waterfalls, followed by a drive through Moshi, the gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in Arusha later in the day and settle in for the next stage of your safari adventure.

Travel to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing in a landscape renowned for its ancient baobab trees and impressive elephant population. Vast savannahs, seasonal wetlands, and abundant wildlife make this one of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations, with opportunities to encounter zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and a variety of predators.

Journey to Lake Manyara National Park, beautifully situated beneath the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a scenic game drive through diverse habitats ranging from groundwater forests to lakeside plains. The park is particularly famous for its flamingos, abundant birdlife, and elusive tree-climbing lions before continuing to Karatu for the evening.

Discover the rich cultural diversity of Mto wa Mbu with visits to local markets, farms, and a Chagga family producing traditional banana beer. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch before visiting a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural encounter. Later, explore the shores of Lake Papyrus, home to abundant birdlife and hippos, before returning to the lodge.

Depart early for a game drive in the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife viewing destinations. Home to the Big Five and a remarkable concentration of wildlife, the crater offers unforgettable safari experiences. After lunch, continue through the sweeping plains of the Serengeti, where endless grasslands stretch to the horizon.

Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich Seronera region of the Serengeti. The Seronera River attracts animals throughout the year, making it one of the best areas in the park for game viewing. Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and, if luck is on your side, the elusive leopard while enjoying the vast landscapes that have made the Serengeti world famous.

Enjoy another full day discovering the wonders of the Serengeti. Continue exploring different areas of the park, tracking wildlife across the open plains and experiencing the incredible biodiversity that makes this one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.

Leave the Serengeti behind and travel towards the shores of Lake Victoria. Along the way, pass through villages of the Sukuma people and gain insight into rural Tanzanian life. Upon arrival, enjoy some leisure time by Africa’s largest lake, with opportunities for birdwatching or simply relaxing by the water.

This morning, there is an opportunity to visit a local fishing village before continuing north into Kenya. Cross the border and travel to the legendary Masai Mara, a vast wilderness of open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests that supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.

Spend a full day on safari in the world-renowned Masai Mara. Home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and countless other species, the reserve offers some of Africa’s finest wildlife viewing. The varied habitats and abundant game ensure an exciting day of exploration and unforgettable sightings.

Return to Nairobi, stopping en route at the Giraffe Centre and the historic Karen Blixen Museum, once home to the author of Out of Africa. If time permits, visit the Kazuri Beads workshop, where local artisans produce handcrafted ceramic jewellery. Arrive back in Nairobi in the late afternoon and enjoy a final evening in Kenya’s vibrant capital.