9 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
Witness the Great Migration across Kenya and Tanzania on a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
Safari Overview
This 9-day Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari is designed for travellers seeking the ultimate East African safari experience. The journey follows the path of the Great Migration across two iconic countries—Kenya and Tanzania—offering exceptional wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and immersive game drives led by experienced local guides.
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration across Kenya and Tanzania
Extensive game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Spot the Big Five and an abundance of plains game
Private safari, meaning your group travels exclusively with your own professional guide & vehicle.
Safari At a Glance
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Countries: Kenya & Tanzania
Destinations: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
Safari Type: Private Guided Safari
Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, first-time East Africa travellers
Start / End: Nairobi → Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. This reserve is famous for its large predator population and is one of the best places to witness the Great Migration river crossings (seasonal).
Overnight: Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)
After breakfast, drive towards the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania. Complete immigration formalities and continue into the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, taking in the vast, wildlife-rich plains.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
A full day of game viewing in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness massive herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains, accompanied by predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Another day dedicated to exploring different areas of the Serengeti, allowing flexibility to follow wildlife movements and maximise your chances of exceptional sightings.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge situated on or near the crater rim, offering stunning views over the landscape.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This unique ecosystem is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including black rhino, lions, elephants, and flamingos. Ascend from the crater in the afternoon and relax at your lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro – Arusha
Drive to Arusha after breakfast, passing through scenic highland landscapes and local villages. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 9: Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Accommodation Options
Accommodation is offered in carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps, with options ranging from mid-range to luxury, depending on your preference and budget. Final accommodation details will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Enkorok Mara Camp
Mid- Range
The Masai Mara offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year, with peak migration season running from July to October.
SOPA Mara Lodge
Mid- Range
Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge
Mid- Range
Mara Elatia
Luxury
Mara Intepids
Luxury
Saruni Mara
Luxury
Best Time to Travel
The Great Migration is a year-round phenomenon, but river crossings in the Masai Mara typically occur between July and October, while calving season in the southern Serengeti takes place between January and March. Elwama Tours will advise the best routing and timing based on your travel dates.
Why travel with Elwama Tours
Local knowledge, real experience
Safaris designed around you
A smooth, stress-free experience
