8-Day East Africa | Migration & Crater | Fly In
This eight-day safari in the East African safari meccas of Kenya and Tanzania will give you a wonderful insight into the area. Your first stop will be in the impressive Masai Mara, where every day offers a bounty of wildlife viewing. Next, you'll cross the border, by air, into the Serengeti, and be spoilt to a viewing of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Last, but not least, is Ngorongoro Crater; here you'll see the most amazing amount of animals all in one place….
Tour Summary
You'll go to Kenya & Tanzania
You'll visit Nairobi, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport & Arusha
This tour starts in Nairobi & ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury+ tour
This luxury+ tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-3 |
&Beyond Bateleur Camp
Luxury+ tented camp inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
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All Meals Included |
4-5 |
Serengeti Under Canvas
Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
6-7 |
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Luxury+ lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
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All Meals Included |
8 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Off To The Masai Mara
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to the Masai Mara. Reawaken your soul during your 3-night stay at Bateleur Camp where you can enjoy day and night game drives, nature walks, bush breakfast, dinner and sundowner cocktails.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
Best Time to Visit
June to October and September to October
High Season
June to October and December to March
Best Weather
June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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Accommodation: | &Beyond Bateleur Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2 On Safari In The Masai Mara
Wake up to the sounds of the bush and set out in an open 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for the incredible wildlife in the Masai Mara. Your professionally trained guide will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting, getting to know the habits of the animals. Ask your hosts to serve your dinner on the lawns and unwind under a star-strewn sky and you could join a Maasai warrior under a tree and listen to his mesmerising stories of the local culture.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
Accommodation: | &Beyond Bateleur Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3 Another Day On Safari In The Masai Mara
Today you could take a guided nature walk through riverine forest, savannah grasslands and bush land surrounding the camp on the Mara River. Perhaps, wake at the crack of dawn and take to the skies in on a hot air balloon. Enjoy a bird’s eye view perspective of the landscape for an hour before you finish off with champagne and a full English breakfast (additional cost). Enjoy your game viewing activities, lounge in the comfortable interiors or find a shady spot on the secluded private verandas to laze the afternoon away. Sip on a cocktail at the bar or take a dip in the swimming pool, literally on the edge of the Mara and boasting the most extraordinary views.
Main Destination: | Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) |
Accommodation: | &Beyond Bateleur Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Off To The Serengeti
This morning, after a delicious breakfast you will take a road transfer to the airstrip and depart on your light aircraft flight from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti with a cross-border transfer en-route. From the airstrip, you will be met and transferred by road to Serengeti Under Canvas. Settle in and absorb the rustic charm of camping combined with true comfort and luxury. Relax under the dark velvet night sky and sample hearty cuisine served on sparkling crystal and silver. Cluster around a roaring campfire to share stories of the day’s magic and listen to the African night come alive.
Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
Best Time to Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Rare
White Rhino
None
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Accommodation: | Serengeti Under Canvas
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5 On Safari In The Serengeti
Wake to the song of the birds and head out to explore. The game drives are tailored to suit your preference, with a choice between shorter, twice-daily drives or one long all-day game drive with a stop for a picnic lunch. The annual movements of the camps are carefully planned to anticipate the progress of the Great Migration, so you should not have to travel too far to see the vast herds. However, if the Migration has moved off you may choose to spend more time on the vehicle in order to maximise your chances of seeing this incredible phenomenon. When the Migration herds are not within easy reach, the camps remain in some of the most remote and beautiful corners of the Serengeti, with game drives setting off in search of the exceptional resident game.
Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) |
Accommodation: | Serengeti Under Canvas
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6 Off To Ngorongoro Crater
Rise and shine, enjoy breakfast and we're off to Ngorongoro Crater on a light aircraft flight, landing at Lake Manyara airstrip. From here, you will embark on a road transfer to Ngorongoro Crater lodge "fit for a king and queen on the edge of the crater". Enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner, in the dining area, from a wine cellar or deck overlooking the Crater.
Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
Buffalo
Common
Hippo
Common
Giraffe
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 On Safari In Ngorongoro Crater
As the Lodge is situated in the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, game drives take a significant amount of time to reach the crater’s floor and return to the lodge. This means that you will most likely be offered the choice of one morning or afternoon game drive per day. You will descend into the crater through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey.
Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) |
Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8 It's Time To Go
Enjoy breakfast and embark on a road transfer to Lake Manyara airstrip for your light aircraft flight into Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
Main Destination: | Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children
under 17 receive a discount. - Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Aug 1, 2020 - Sep 23, 2020
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$12260
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$8739
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Oct 1, 2020 - Oct 24, 2020
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$6460
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$5493
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
Fly back from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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