8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari

Track the iconic wildebeest migration across Masai Mara and northern Tanzania’s Serengeti/Ngorongoro ecosystems, with superb Big Five viewing. Enjoy sunrise/sunset drives, full-day explorations, and time to follow herd movements guided by seasonal patterns.

Safari Highlights

Migration focus across Masai Mara and Serengeti/Ngorongoro
Big Five viewing with sunrise/sunset drives and full-day safaris
Serengeti & Ngorongoro add varied habitats and predator action
Optional upgrades hot air balloon and Maasai/cultural visits

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara (Kenya), PM Game Drive

Depart Nairobi across the Great Rift Valley to Masai Mara. Check in, lunch, and an afternoon game drive on the plains. Look for resident big cats and large herbivores. Dinner and overnight in Mara.

Accommodation: Masai Mara | Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Masai Mara - Full-Day Migration Tracking

Full-day on the Mara plains with picnic lunch. Follow herd movements and predator activity near crossings when in season; otherwise, focus on resident wildlife hotspots.

Accommodation: Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Masai Mara - Sunrise Drive, Optional Balloon

Sunrise drive targeting big cats on the move. Optional dawn hot air balloon (additional cost). Afternoon at leisure or short drive focusing on areas of recent sightings.

Accommodation: Masai Mara | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti (Tanzania)

Cross into Tanzania (via Isebania or other route depending on logistics and season). Proceed to northern/central Serengeti. Short evening game drive time permitting. Focus on seasonal areas with herds.

Accommodation: Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti - Full-Day Migration Game Drive

Full-day in Serengeti with picnic lunch, tracking herds and predator interactions (lions, hyenas, cheetahs). Visit river corridors or open plains based on herd location.

Accommodation: Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area

Morning drive in Serengeti, then transfer toward Ngorongoro area. Scenic views and optional cultural stop. Relax at your lodge in the highlands.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Area | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for world-class wildlife viewing in a unique caldera ecosystem. Search for black rhino, lions, elephants, and abundant plains game.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Area | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Return - Arusha/Kilimanjaro or Nairobi

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro (or return to Nairobi by arrangement). Trip ends with unforgettable memories of the migration and Big Five.

Meals: Breakfast

Migration Safari Gallery

Serengeti Migration

Masai Mara Lion

Elephants on the Move

Zebras in Step

Elusive Leopard

Ngorongoro Crater

Follow the herds and predators across two legendary ecosystems. Timing and exact routes vary by season to keep you close to the action.

📸 Images depict typical migration and Big Five moments in both countries.

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About 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Migration Safari

Two Countries, One Epic Migration

This itinerary combines Kenya’s Masai Mara with Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro for a migration-centric adventure. Routes and sectors are adjusted by season to keep you close to the herds and the predators that follow them.

Optional upgrades include a dawn hot air balloon over the plains and cultural visits. Expect flexible days and early starts to maximize wildlife viewing.

Best Time to Visit

June–October: Classic river crossings in Mara/Serengeti north (timings vary).

November–May: Calving and green season dynamics in Serengeti south/central with excellent predator action and fewer vehicles.