Follow the path of the Great Wildebeest Migration across the Kenya Tanzania border on this eight day private safari, moving from the Mara River crossing zones in the Masai Mara National Reserve into the Northern and Central Serengeti before concluding at the Ngorongoro Crater.
Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel to your overnight accommodation. The afternoon and evening are for rest and preparation. A safari briefing over dinner covers the route, migration status, and what to expect in each park.
An early departure from Nairobi heads southwest to the Masai Mara National Reserve. You arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the northern reaches of the reserve near the Mara River, specifically positioning the vehicle in areas where the migration herds tend to gather before river crossings. Even on the first afternoon it is not unusual to find large lion prides, cheetahs hunting on the open plain and elephant families moving purposefully through the tall grass. Overnight at your tented camp.
This is the day dedicated entirely to the migration river crossings. Your guide monitors radio reports from colleagues across the reserve, tracking the movement of wildebeest herds towards the riverbank. When the herds begin to gather at a crossing point you position the vehicle on the bank and wait with patience. The crossings, when they happen, are among the most electrifying wildlife events on earth: thousands of animals launch into the crocodile-filled water simultaneously, creating scenes of extraordinary chaos, courage and predation. Multiple crossings can happen in a single day at different points along the river.
A final pre-dawn drive in the Masai Mara targets any migration activity on the river before you return for a late breakfast and prepare for the border crossing. The journey south to Isebania takes several hours, with roadside wildlife visible throughout the transition zone between the Mara ecosystem and the agricultural lands to the south. After completing immigration and customs formalities you enter Tanzania and drive to your accommodation inside or near the northern Serengeti.
Full day game drives in the Northern Serengeti explore the Tanzanian side of the migration route. The terrain here is characterised by rolling kopje-studded grasslands, seasonal rivers and the Mara River which continues southward into Tanzania from the Kenyan reserve. The migration herds are often present on this side of the ecosystem, and the sightings frequently include dramatic predator activity as the hungry lions, cheetahs and wild dogs of the northern Serengeti track the wildebeest columns. The northern Serengeti receives fewer visitors than the central Seronera area, giving the experience a greater sense of wilderness.
The drive south through the Serengeti reaches the central Seronera area, the ecological heart of the park and one of the most reliably productive wildlife zones in Africa. The Seronera River draws permanent populations of hippo, crocodile and waterbirds, while the surrounding plains support the densest lion population in the entire park. Resident cheetahs are frequently encountered hunting in full view of safari vehicles, and leopards are reliably found in the riverside trees. A bush picnic lunch is taken before the afternoon drive continues along the river.
An early drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is followed by the descent into the crater before the morning mist lifts from the floor. The enclosed world of the caldera delivers consistently outstanding wildlife viewing: black rhinoceros in the Lerai Forest, lion prides resting near the crater walls, spotted hyena dens visible in the clay banks, and the shallow Lake Magadi lined with flamingo. A full morning game drive covers the main crater zones and a picnic lunch is taken at the hippo pool before you ascend to the rim for an overnight stay.
After breakfast your guide transfers you to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. The eight days conclude having followed the Great Wildebeest Migration from the Mara River in Kenya to the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem in Tanzania.
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Rates are subject to availability and lodge tariffs at time of booking.
| Group Size | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Person | $4,950 | |
| 2People | $3,728 | |
| 3People | $3,490 | |
| 4People | $3,310 | |
| 5People | $3,190 | |
| 6People | $3,100 | |
| 7People | $3,030 |
Private tour. Minimum age four years. Tour follows the Great Wildebeest Migration route from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti.
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