About this trip
This is a safari built around East Africa's Great Migration, following the wildebeest and zebra herds as they move between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara in search of fresh grazing. It is one of the most dramatic wildlife events on the planet, and the itinerary is timed to give you the best chance of seeing it.
You will spend your days out on the plains and in the crater, watching lion, hyena and cheetah trail the herds, ready to make the most of any opportunity. Local guides and trackers point out the finer details of the behaviour you are watching, not just the obvious action.
The trip takes in the major wildlife regions of the north — Lake Manyara, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti itself — with the crater in particular offering a concentration of wildlife inside its caldera that few other places can match.
What you'll do
- Follow the wildebeest and zebra migration between the Serengeti and Masai Mara
- Watch lion, hyena and cheetah track the herds for their next meal
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
- Explore the plains of the Serengeti
- Visit Lake Manyara and Tarangire for further wildlife viewing
- Migration timing depends on the rains and is genuinely unpredictable — calving happens in the Serengeti roughly January to mid-March, with the herds moving towards the western Serengeti around May or June
- Private and fully guided, with a relaxed pace suited to families
Worth it if you want a well-organised safari with excellent guides and reliable wildlife spotting. Think twice if you're after budget accommodation or prefer independent travel.
- Guide quality stands out: knowledgeable, skilled driver, genuinely friendly, and exceptional at spotting wildlife.
- Itinerary flexibility and responsiveness to requests; team accommodates special plans and takes feedback seriously.
- Consistent wildlife sightings and vast landscapes deliver on the safari promise across Mara and Serengeti.
- No reviews mention costs, accommodation standards, or logistics like early starts and long travel days.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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