Trip Info
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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Not for solo travelers
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Extra accommodation prior to the tour and at the successful completion of the tour is also available at an extra cost
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Can start any day
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This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
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12
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80
Overview
Join a thrilling 6-Day Migration Crossing Safari through Kenya and Tanzania, witnessing the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Explore iconic parks like the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, experience close encounters with wildlife, and enjoy luxury accommodations on this unforgettable cross-border adventure.
This is a 6 day / 5 night safari to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro via Nairobi. This will afford you the opportunity to appreciate the great nature and parks during the tour. This is the only safari that offers a perfect blend of both nature & the new 7th wonder of the world – the wildebeest migration both in Kenya & Tanzania.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Minimum age of 12 years
- Not for solo travelers
- Can be customized
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
You will be picked by our guide in the early morning after breakfast in your lodge and drive to Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch at Enkorok Mara Camp. Take a game drive in this zone in the evening and, for some reason, you do not feel fear when large predators are nearby. The most exciting one is standing the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of Serengeti trek across the border and rivers into the Mara’s grasslands from June. They move from one point to another and they are followed by hunters and surrounded by vultures as the story progresses. Return for dinner and spend your night on a full board basis excluding beverages.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
The recommended times to visit are during the dry season – from June to October (for general wildlife viewing in the park) and especially in August through to October (for the wildebeest migration).
High Season: June to October and December to March
Best Weather: June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation: Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Situated within Masai Mara NR in the middle of the park there is a mid-range lodge.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Today, expect an entire day’s worth of game viewing in this stunning game reserve that also captures excellent ranges. Besides the VDP, wildlife viewing is very good throughout the year and is greatly benefited by the seasonal rains. The game you will be able to play comprises of; Elephant, Black rhino, Buffalo, wildebeest, Burchell’s zebra, hartebeest, various types of antelopes and gazelles lions, Leopards, African giraffes, African elephants cheetah, hippos, Nile crocodiles among others. It is probably the only place in Kenya where a wild animal enthusiast can witness as many animals as existed in the early 1900’s. Today you can choose to visit a Maasai Village (optional but highly recommended at an additional cost). Learn how they relate to the contemporary society and how they employ native flora in religious and medicinal means. Your stay here is bed and breakfast basis meaning you will be required to cater for your drinks on your own.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation: Muthu Keekorok Lodge
- Situated within Masai Mara NR in the middle of the park there is a mid-range lodge.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
It is followed by game drives as we head towards Isebania where you will be transferred to the Tanzanian crew to proceed with your tour in the Northern circuit. There is as well a border crossing at Isebania town which is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania and exchange vehicles after border checkpoint procedures. Travel to the northern areas of the Serengeti to witness预览1 the great migration as it prepares to cross the Mara River which contains the largest crocodiles in the world. And this boat? ‘We call it the river of death”. Serengeti is perhaps one of the most famous wildlife parks in the entire globe. During the migration, these massive grassy stepping grounds are home to huge herds of wildebeest and zebras. Wildlife includes lions, leopards, cheetah, impalas, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Serengeti Osinon Tented Camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Duration: January to February and June to October (The ideal months varies for different regions)
Low Season: April to June & November to June (The Seronera area is however busiest)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP: Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation: Osinon Camp
- This mid-range tented camp is set within the Central Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
In the morning, take a game drive before proceeding to Isebania, where you will be transfer to the Tanzania team to proceed with the northern circuits. There is as well a border crossing at Isebania town which is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania and exchange vehicles after border checkpoint procedures. Go to the northern sector of Serengeti where in the next few days or weeks, the herds will embark on the dangerous crossing of the Mara River that teems with the world’s most enormous alligators. And this boat? ‘We call it the river of death”. Serengeti is perhaps one of the most famous wildlife parks in the entire globe. During the migration, these massive grassy stepping grounds are home to huge herds of wildebeest and zebras. It boasts of wild animals such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, antelopes, buffalos, birds, and over ten thousand elephants. Overnight accommodation will be at Osinon camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation: Osinon Camp
- This mid-range tented camp is set within the Central Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
After breakfast, the remainder of the day is spent driving into the Ngorongoro Crater, which is a 100 square miles treeless plain over which game can be viewed at close quarters. At the bottom of the crater, there are watering holes where up to thirty thousand animals can be found since the sides of the volcano act as a natural barrier. There are of course the Big Five which includes lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard to mention but a few. Ngorongoro Crater is brilliant because it is the largest extinct volcanic crater in the world and the walls that surround it stand approximately 2,000 feet high. The world knows it as one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World and it really is a wildlife paradise. There is animal wildlife all year round since there is abundant grass and water throughout the year. It is possible to enjoy a lunch in the crater, so pack some sandwiches with you. Afterwards, spend the night at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Climate: These are the relevant climatic conditions which can be characterized as follows: Best period to visit – June to October (the best time for observing the fauna)
Peak Season: July to March (Expect larger number of tourist)
Mild Season: June to October (Rainfall is relatively low)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater: Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Giraffe, White Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
- Tanzania classification mid range lodge, 1- 2 hours’ drive from Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
After breakfast at the lodge, get back to arusha city for brief safari briefing and shopping. We will then transfer you to the Arusha Airport.
Main Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- For more accommodation you can also organize for additional accommodations which are slightly expensive.
- From here, you’ll be taken directly to the nearest airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Breakfast Breakfast will include bread and butter and tea. Lunch Lunch will be meat, sweet potatoes, spinach, vegetables and juice. Dinner Dinner will consist of beef steak, carrots and boiled potatoes.
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Other expenses (T-shirts, travel insurance, visa expenses, etc.)
- • Policy initiated rises in taxes and/or park fees by the government
- • Drinks
FAQs
The 6-Day Migration crossing Kenya & Tanzania is one of the most exciting and magnificent safaris where travelers get a chance to watch the great wildebeest migration. This trip tours you through the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania, introducing you to the largest herds of wildebeests, Zein-gazelles, moving across this dangerous terrain in the search for pasturelands. The most enthralling aspect of this experience is the migration itself, especially when the herd has to cross major features such as the Mara and Grumeti River, where lions, cheetahs and crocodiles lay in ambush for a prey.
The recommended time to visit the 6-Day Migration Crossing Kenya & Tanzania is between July and October. This is the time when the herds of wildebeests migrate from Serengeti plains of Tanzania to Maasai mara of Kenya crossing the Mara River in a survival drama. This window offers the highest probabilities of observing exciting river crossings and predation events. However, migration is a circular phenomena and although the above mentioned are specified seasons, other seasons like calving in Serengeti from January to March can be an equally good time for wildlife watching.
In 6 Day Migration Crossing Kenya & Tanzania, tour companies, tourists will see huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles struggle to cross the vast savannahs. Besides the moving herds, there are the popular big five awesome animals including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes. Other wildlife includes cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles and other reptiles which you can find along the River crossings, as well as various species of birds and many others. It is also a good chance to see intense action such as hunting from lions and other big cats whenever chasing herds of animals migrate during the wet season.
The 6 Day Migration Crossing Kenya & Tanzania tour has a variety of accommodation ranging from; luxury lodges and tented camps, medium range accommodation and budget accommodation. Because most of the popular game reserves are along the path of the migration circuits, many of the safari lodges and camps offer clients front-row seats to the wildebeest action. Big deluxe safari lodges offer private balconies, excellent cuisine, and exclusive car tours, whereas catering mobile tented camps give a more rigorous and personal savannah experience.
The 6-Day Migration Crossing Kenya & Tanzania Safari does not need much physical exertion as most of the viewing and transferring is done in custom built 4×4 wheel drive safari vehicles. Optional activities include bush walks where guests may need to cover some distance on feet and this involves moderate exercise. However, one has to note that long game drives on poor roads can be tiring and therefore one must ensure that they take water along and wear comfortable clothes. If you have particular accessibility issues, most of the lodges and travel companies will be able to arrange for adjustments to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
When packing for the 6-Day Migration Crossing Kenya & Tanzania, it is essential to be as comfortable, protected and practical as possible. Other items commonly recommended include a T-shirt and pants in light/breezy fabric in earth colors, a windbreaker or jacket as mornings can be cold, a hat preferably wide-brimmed, sunglasses and sunscreen. Comfortable and firm shoes are ideal for the bush, while carrying with you binoculars will make it easier to observe wildlife. Also, having a camera with a zoom lens comes in handy in capturing memorable moments. Some camps are located deep within the savanna so it is advisable to take along insect repellants, a flashlight and any medications that may be required.
