Eleven Day Wildebeest Migration Safari
Our eleven day wildebeest migration safari offers the ultimate safari experience by combining the attractions of both East African safari sites. You will have more time to explore the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, increasing your chances of witnessing the Wildebeest Migration, encountering the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoying additional wildlife drives in Lake Manyara and Amboseli National Parks. A full-day trip to Nairobi completes this unforgettable safari adventure.
Day 1 – Nairobi City Tour
Following breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your accommodation and taken to the National Museum of Kenya. This fascinating place showcases Kenya’s history and culture through various exhibitions, including Kenyan art, a dedicated hall for the Kenyan War for Independence, and prehistoric artifacts of mankind, among others. The visit will last around an hour and a half.
At 11 A.M, you’ll arrive at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where you’ll have an up-close and personal encounter with orphaned elephants at the Elephant Orphanage. During the hour-long tour, you’ll witness the baby elephants feed, exercise, and bathe, and you can even choose to sponsor one of them.
Next, at 12 P.M, you’ll visit the Giraffe Centre, where you can interact with charming giraffes. Lunch options include the world-famous Carnivore Restaurant, local flavors at the Utamaduni Centre, or the family-friendly Mamba Villabe, with its crocodile and ostrich farms.
In the afternoon, around 2:30 P.M., you’ll visit the Bomas of Kenya, a unique living museum showcasing the diverse tribal traditions that contribute to Kenya’s cultural tapestry. Your tour will feature tribal dances, traditional housing, and exhibitions of arts and crafts. The day concludes at 5 P.M. with your return to the hotel at Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts.
Day 2 – Nairobi – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you’ll depart Nairobi for a lengthy drive to the Masai Mara. Upon arrival, you’ll have lunch at your lodge and then embark on an afternoon game drive. You’ll also get to admire the breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five and the annual Wildebeest Migration, providing an exceptional safari experience. You’ll overnight at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 3 – Masai Mara
Rise early for a sunrise experience over the Maasai Mara, where you’ll watch the big cats hunting in the morning chill. For an extraordinary adventure, you can opt for a hot air balloon safari, witnessing the wildlife from above and enjoying a champagne brunch on the plains. Alternatively, you can explore the Maasai Mara throughout the day, returning to the lodge for a late breakfast and a picnic lunch at Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.
Day 4 – Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
After breakfast, you’ll head to the Mara Airstrip for a flight to Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Once there, you’ll go on an afternoon wildlife drive through the park, known for its abundant wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You’ll retire at Ole Serai Luxury Camps – Kogatende.
Day 5 – Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Start the day with a wildlife drive around the Kogatende area, where you may witness large migration groups preparing to cross the Mara River into Kenya. With luck, you might observe the thrilling river crossing as wildebeests and zebras face crocodile-infested waters. You’ll overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camps – Kogatende.
Day 6 – Serengeti National Park (Central)
Today, you’ll explore the Seronera region in the Central Serengeti, known as “big cat country,” offering excellent opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The region’s hippo pools and vast open spaces provide further chances for wildlife viewing. You’ll overnight at Narudi Tented Camp.
Day 7 – Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Return to the Ngorongoro Crater National Park, witnessing an abundance of animals on the way. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is famous for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and provides a remarkable safari experience. You’ll overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Day 8 – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, a wide, verdant caldera, teeming with wildlife. Observe Africa’s iconic animals, including predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and endangered species like black rhinos. Spend the night at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Day 9 – Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its excellent game-watching opportunities and tree-climbing lions. The park also offers diverse birdlife, including vast flamingo flocks and colorful lilac-breasted rollers. Afterward, you’ll head to Arusha for the night at Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge.
Day 10 – Arusha – Amboseli National Park
Begin your journey back to Kenya, crossing into Amboseli National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, witnessing herds of wildlife, including elephants, wildebeests, zebras, and more.
Day 11 – Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
Witness the sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro before returning to Nairobi. From there, you’ll be driven to the airport or your hotel, concluding your unforgettable safari experience.