The 13 Day Great Migration Kenya–Tanzania Safari is one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in the world, following the movement of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles across the Maasai Mara and Serengeti ecosystem. This carefully designed itinerary tracks the migration across multiple regions, increasing the chances of witnessing dramatic river crossings, predator interactions, and vast herds moving across open plains.
Unlike standard safaris that remain in one or two parks, this extended journey moves through both Kenya and Tanzania’s key migration corridors, offering a deeper and more complete understanding of one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
This safari is ideal for travelers who want maximum exposure to the Great Migration, combined with Big Five encounters and the iconic landscapes of East Africa.
This itinerary is designed specifically around migration movement patterns and seasonal wildlife behavior.
It is popular because it offers:
The combination of Maasai Mara and Serengeti creates one continuous migration corridor, making this one of the most reliable long-format migration safaris available.
Nairobi → Maasai Mara National Reserve → Northern Serengeti → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Arusha
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
The rest of the day is at leisure for rest and safari preparation.
Optional activities (depending on arrival time):
Overnight: Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara.
Arrive at your safari camp in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
The Maasai Mara is one of the primary migration entry points and offers high predator activity.
Wildlife includes:
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara in search of migration herds and predator action.
Depending on the season, you may witness:
Morning and afternoon game drives provide the best chances for sightings.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Another full day in Maasai Mara allows deeper exploration of river zones and migration corridors.
Your guide will track herd movements and predator activity to maximize sightings.
Optional experience: Hot air balloon safari over the Mara plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and proceed toward the Isebania border crossing.
After immigration formalities, continue into Northern Serengeti.
This region is one of the most important river crossing zones of the migration.
Afternoon game drive en route to camp.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Spend a full day in Northern Serengeti focusing on migration river crossings.
This region is famous for:
This is one of the most dramatic wildlife viewing areas in Africa.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
Continue exploring Northern Serengeti with a focus on migration movement and predator tracking.
Game drives may include riverbanks, woodlands, and open plains.
Overnight: Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and travel toward Central Serengeti.
Enjoy en-route game drives as the landscape transitions into open savannah plains.
Central Serengeti offers year-round wildlife viewing.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti.
This region is known for:
This area is especially productive for predator photography.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
A second full day in Central Serengeti increases chances of witnessing rare predator behavior and migration movement depending on season.
Your guide will adjust routes based on real-time wildlife tracking.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive at your lodge located on or near the crater rim.
Enjoy panoramic sunset views over the caldera.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Rim
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
The crater is one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa and provides reliable Big Five viewing.
Wildlife includes:
Picnic lunch is served inside the crater.
Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ngorongoro
After breakfast, drive to Arusha where the safari ends.
Depending on flight schedules, optional lunch or city stops may be arranged.
Transfer to airport for departure.
A key entry point to the Great Migration and one of Africa’s best predator viewing areas.
Prime location for river crossings and dramatic migration events.
Year-round wildlife hub with high predator density.
UNESCO World Heritage Site with dense wildlife populations in a volcanic caldera.
| Package Type | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| Budget | USD 5,500 – 7,500 |
| Mid-Range | USD 7,800 – 13,800 |
| Luxury | USD 14,500 – 26,500+ |
Typically between July and October in Northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara.
Yes, especially in Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Yes, it is one of the best long-form migration photography itineraries.
Three: Northern, Central, and transition zones.
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