8 Days Exclusive Great Migration Safari

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a warm welcome is extended by our professional guide. A seamless transfer is provided to the hotel for relaxation after your flight.

• Accommodation: Eka Hotel (or similar)

• Meal Plan: Dinner and Overnight

Day 2: The Nairobi Cosmopolitan Experience

After breakfast is served, the day is dedicated to a Nairobi City Tour. The city’s name is derived from the Maasai phrase “Enkare Nyrobi,” which translates to the “place of cool water.”

• Morning: Exploration begins at the Nairobi National Museum and the Snake Park. Subsequently, a stop is made at the Nairobi Viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic photography of the skyline and Uhuru Park.

• Afternoon: A visit is conducted to the Karen Blixen Museum, famous for the “Out of Africa” legacy. This is followed by an excursion to the Giraffe Centre, where the endangered Rothschild Giraffes are protected. An opportunity for feeding these magnificent creatures is often granted, time permitting.

• Accommodation: Eka Hotel (or similar)

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3 & 4: The Legendary Masai Mara National Reserve

The journey continues toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Over the next two days, game viewing is prioritized during the early morning and late evening hours when wildlife activity is at its peak.

• The Landscape: The Mara spans 1,510 $km^2$ of fertile riverine woodlands and open savannahs.

• The Wildlife: Frequent sightings of Masai giraffes, baboons, hyenas, and the “Big Five” are expected. While cheetahs and leopards are more elusive, they are regularly spotted by our expert trackers.

• The Highlight: If visiting during July or August, the Great Wildebeest Migration may be witnessed. Furthermore, optional hot air balloon safaris are offered, concluded by a luxurious bush breakfast on the plains.

• Accommodation: Mara Sopa Lodge (or similar)

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5 & 6: Serengeti National Park – Tanzania

An early departure is initiated toward the Isebania border. After border formalities are completed, the transition into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is made.

• The Experience: As the largest conservation area on the planet ($14,763$ $km^2$), the Serengeti represents the quintessential image of wild Africa. Massive stone kopjes and endless grasslands support a staggering magnitude of life.

• Wildlife Viewing: Game drives are conducted en route to the lodge, offering chances to see vast herds of wildebeest and their ever-present predators.

• Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge (or similar)

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Olduvai Gorge & Ngorongoro Crater

Following a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, a transfer is made to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

• Historical Stop: A visit is paid to the Olduvai Gorge, famously known as the “Cradle of Mankind.”

• The Crater: Often referred to as “Africa’s Eden,” the Ngorongoro Crater is a world-class attraction. Large herds of zebra and wildebeest are found grazing within the rim, while the endangered Black Rhino is often sighted through the morning mist.

• Cultural Harmony: Just outside the ridge, Maasai herdsmen are seen living alongside wildlife, maintaining a lifestyle that has endured for centuries.

• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge (or similar)

• Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Departure via Arusha

A final early morning game drive is enjoyed before returning to the camp for breakfast. Afterward, a scenic drive to Arusha is conducted. Following lunch, a transfer to the airport is provided for your return flight home, marking the conclusion of your East African adventure.