From $ 5,320.00 per person
Join our East Africa Migration Discoverer lodge safari and follow the famous wildebeest migration! Travel through Tanzania and Kenya and discover all the secret highlights that East Africa holds. This East Africa accommodated safari is a small group safari where you will spend all of your nights in lodges / chalets or permanent tented camps. This safari starts and ends in Nairobi and includes all of the major highlights in Tanzania and Kenya.
Tour Highlights
- Nairobi
Vibrant capital city of Kenya.
Visit to Karen Blixen Museum for a fascinating historical insight.
Witness the work of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at its animal orphanage. - Amboseli
Enjoy iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Full day game drive in the park known for its large concentration of elephants - Marangu
Hike to waterfalls located in the lush landscape at the foot of Kilimanjaro - Arusha
Visit the bustling safari town, gateway to Tanzania’s national parks - Lake Manyara
Discover the park at base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, famous for its elusive tree climbing lions, pink flamingos and alkaline lake. - Mto wa Mbu Village
Engage a variety of cultures during a visit to this colourful town, including a traditional lunch. - Maasai people
Visit a Maasai Boma, learning the customs of this mesmerising & distinctive tribe. - Tarangire
Full day game drive in the national park, host to massive herds of elephant, wildebeest and zebra - Ngorongoro Crater
Game viewing in one of the world’s largest & most scenic calderas - Serengeti
Spend two days exploring the plains of a truly iconic park, home to the largest annual animal migration. - Lake Victoria
Stay on the shores of the lake, take a boat trip to a local fishing village. - Masai Mara
Visit the traditional traversing grounds of the Maasai
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
DAY 1: NAIROBI – D
On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: The Boma Nairobi Hotel or similar
Dinner: At the Boma Nairobi or similar
20 km
Approx. driving time: 30 min (traffic dependent)
DAY 2: NAIROBI – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – BLD
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and meet your guide and the rest of the group at reception for your pre-departure meeting at 08h00. Kindly ensure you are packed and checked out prior to your pre-departure meeting as you will depart shortly after this. The day starts with a morning game drive in Narobi National Park. We then make our way to the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage for a visit. The institution is named after the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to 1976. The baby animals are are transported from the national park to the orphanage for a mud bath, and you’ll have the opportunity to spend an hour with them. Lunch will follow before driving down to Amboseli National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp similar
Breakfast: At the Boma Nairobi or similar
Lunch: Hot lunch from the Boma Nairobi or similar
Dinner: At Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Approx. distance: 240 km
Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours.
DAY 3: AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK – BLD
Today we will head into the Amboseli National Park for a full day of game viewing in one of Kenya’s most famous parks. Amboseli is known for its huge elephant bulls with their magnificent tusks, which make for the ultimate safari picture with the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.
Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Dinner: At Kibo Safari Camp or similar
DAY 4: AMBOSELI – ARUSHA – BLD
This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the border and then onwards to Arusha. En route, we pass the Marangu waterfalls – which is a moderately strenuous walk (we do recommend sturdy shoes and a degree of walking fitness). We continue to Arusha via Moshi town – the gateway to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Tanzania.
Accommodation: African Tulip or similar
Breakfast: At Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kibo Safari Camp or similar
Dinner: At African Tulip or similar
Approx. distance: 210 km
Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (border crossing dependent)
DAY 5: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – BLD
After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and set off towards Tarangire National Park for a full day’s game drives. The breath-taking views of the Maasai Steppe, and the mountains to the south, make a stop at Tarangire a truly memorable experience. Tarangire is as well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At African Tulip or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Dinner: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Approx. distance: 150 km
Approx. driving time: 4 hours
DAY 6: TARANGIRE – MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – KARATU – BLD
After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and set off towards Lake Manyara National Park. The spectacular reserve is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. We enjoy a scenic drive in the park known not only for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions.
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Approx. distance: 130 km
Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours
DAY 7: CULTURE TOUR – LAKE MANYARA – KARATU – BLD
After breakfast, we set out to experience the cultural diversity of Mto-wa-Mbu, starting at the market and visiting a Chagga family producing banana beer and passing by many different farms. On the way, your guide will introduce you to the various fruits and vegetables growing in the area and explain the irrigation system that sustains local crops. After having a delicious, home-cooked meal in a local Mama’s home, we enjoy a visit to the Maasai Boma for the cultural encounter of a life time. The Maasai people are semi-nomadic herders, who choose to live a traditional lifestyle and are known for their distinctive traditional attire.
In the late afternoon we embark on a walking tour to Lake Papyrus. Here clients can view this magnificent lake filled with abundant birdlife and hippos. If time allows we can do some light trekking up to the waterfall. From here you will view the lake on top of the Rift valley wall; then onto the banana plantation and rice field, ending off the tour with a local village visit. On completion we return to the lodge for dinner & overnight.
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: At a local Mama’s house
Dinner: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
DAY 8: KARATU – NGORONGORO – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – BLD
This morning we have an early departure for a game drive in the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges.
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Approx. distance: 300 km (including the Crater)
Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours (mostly at game drive speeds)
DAY 9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (SERONERA) – BLD
Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard.
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
DAY 10: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (SERONERA) – BLD
We have another exciting day of exploring the Serengeti National Park ahead of us. With lunch boxes provided we continue with game drives throughout the afternoon, scanning the endless plains, spotting many animals and truly realizing just why this national park is so famous. In the late afternoon we drive back to the lodge for overnight.
Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
DAY 11: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – LAKE VICTORIA – BLD
After breakfast we make our way to Lake Victoria. We pass through the villages of the Sukuma tribe, who grow ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on here simply as it has done for ages, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th century. Some leisure time in the afternoon, or to possibly take a bird walk along the lake shore.
Accommodation: Serenity on the Lake or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Serenity on the Lake or similar
Approx. distance: 250 km
Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds)
DAY 12: LAKE VICTORIA – MASAI MARA – BLD
This morning you have the opportunity to take part in a boat excursion to one of the local fishing villages, before we bid Lake Victoria farewell and continue our journey northwards across the border into Kenya. Here we head to the Masai Mara, the traditional land of the Maasai people, who are permitted to graze their cattle in this area. The Masai Mara covers an area that includes the riverine forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and the open plains of the savannah. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Kenya.
Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Serenity on the Lake or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Dinner: At Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Approx. distance: 270 km
Approx. driving time: 6-8 hours (border crossing dependent)
DAY 13: MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE – BLD
Today we spend the whole day game viewing in the world famous Masai Mara National Park. Here the various habitats are home to a great variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest (gnu), giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi, gazelle, impala and elephant. Hippopotamus and crocodile are also plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is very abundant.
Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Dinner: At Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
DAY 14: MASAI MARA – NAIROBI – BLD
After breakfast we head off towards Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. We visit the Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum. The museum is the beautiful and historic farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of “Out of Africa”, lived between 1917 and 1931 until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. In the late afternoon arrive at your hotel. If time allows, we visit the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for those interested in shopping. Kazuri means “small and beautiful” in Swahili and it describes each striking ceramic bead which is shaped by hand by the women employed at the Kazuri workshop. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan, lively and interesting city. Its central business district is nicely compact and it is therefore a great place to tune into modern urban African life. Later in the afternoon, we head to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: The Boma Nairobi Hotel or similar
Breakfast: At Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar
Dinner: At the Carnivore Restaurant or similar
Approx. distance: 280 km
Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours
DAY 15: NAIROBI – B
The tour ends after breakfast this morning and you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.
Breakfast: At the Carnivore Restaurant or similar
DEPARTURE:
Please note that the daily departure times are a guideline only and are subject to change due to seasonal variations, as well as unforeseen circumstances. The final decision rests with your guide who will advise you at what time you will be departing each day.
On the evening of day 1, there will be a meeting presented by your guide, at 6pm, at your lodge. It is imperative that all clients attend this meeting so as not to miss out on any critical information.
Whilst it is our every intention to adhere to the above mentioned itinerary, there may on occasion be a necessity to make alterations in order to make the tour more enjoyable or practical. Therefore please treat the itinerary as a guide only.
TRANSPORT:
We use fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes All-Terrain vehicle, 12-seater 4×4 safari vehicles or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing, a music and PA system. We endeavor to ensure that air-conditioning is provided, however we are unable to guarantee this for vehicles travelling through Namibia. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Some game drives may be conducted in open-sided safari vehicles. For transfers between Kasane and Victoria Falls or Hwange and Victoria Falls (or vice versa), 2×4 vehicles may be utilised.
TRAVELLING TIMES AND DISTANCES:
All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.
ACCOMMODATION:
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in national parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms.
MEALS:
Where included most breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
VISAS:
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit the countries stated on the itinerary. Please note that travellers entering Botswana will be required to present a valid international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever should they originate from or have travelled through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas within the preceding 6 months.
TRAVEL INSURANCE:
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with us. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.