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East Africa Grand Safari — 12 Days

Kenya, Tanzania and the great migration. The definitive East African safari — Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro linked by private flight and vehicle, timed to the migration.

Safari & Wildlife
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Location
Nairobi · Masai Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Private or small group

From

From USD 2,400 per person

Indicative price including flights and park fees — confirmed on enquiry.

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Overview

Twelve days, three icons: the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater, plus Lake Manyara's flamingos along the way.

Safari by private vehicle, fly between the two great migration stages, and sleep inside the parks so you're on the game at first and last light. It is the grandest, most complete East African journey we run.

Tour highlights

  • Safari the Masai Mara and the Serengeti in one trip
  • Migration river crossings timed to the season
  • A full day on the Ngorongoro crater floor
  • Lake Manyara — flamingos, elephants and tree-climbing lions
  • Private flights between the great migration stages

Route difficulty

Easy

Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.

Best time to go

Trekking runs year-round with the right plan — ask us for the best window for your dates.

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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    Meet your safari team, briefing and a relaxed first evening in Nairobi.

  2. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Morning flight to the Mara and an afternoon game drive on arrival.

  3. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    A full day of game, river crossings in season and big-cat hunting.

  4. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Another full safari day, following the herds and predators of the reserve.

  5. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    Cross into Tanzania and onto the Serengeti's endless southern plains.

  6. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Morning on the plains, then climb to the Ngorongoro highlands for the crater view.

  7. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    A full day inside the crater — the world's greatest wildlife amphitheatre.

  8. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Return to the central Serengeti for the migration corridors and kopjes.

  9. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    A dawn drive to the Mara River stretch, waiting on the crossings when they run.

  10. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Drive to the lakeside park of Manyara for an afternoon among flamingos and elephants.

  11. The acacia savanna of the northern parks

    A final game morning, then transfer to Arusha and an evening of options.

  12. Open grassland and big skies across the Rift

    Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.

What's included

  • All internal flights and game drive vehicles
  • Professional guides throughout
  • All park fees and taxes
  • Full board at camps and lodges
  • All transfers within the safari

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Drinks and personal expenses

What to bring

  • Comfortable safari clothing
  • Binoculars and a serious camera lens
  • Warm layer for early drives, sun protection

Good to know

  • Crossing windows vary year to year; we schedule the big-game days around the migration's known rhythms.
On the ground

Accommodation, transport & meals

Accommodation

  • Eleven nights in safari lodges and tented camps inside the parks

Transportation

  • Private 4x4 vehicles
  • Light-aircraft transfers between parks

Meals

  • Full board
  • Picnic lunches on full game days
Is this tour for you?

Who this tour is for

  • A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.

  • Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.

  • Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.

Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.

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From the trail

Indicative pricing

US$ 4,800

US$ 2,400 per person × 2

Group size2 people
A guide estimate — final quotes are confirmed after enquiry and depend on exact dates and group size. Indicative price including flights and park fees — confirmed on enquiry.

Why travel with us

  • Licensed local guides (park-required)
  • Small, personal groups
  • Routes tailored to you
  • Responsible, community-led
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Questions

Tour FAQs

The Mara river crossings usually run August–October and Serengeti rivers June–July. We'll shape your calendar around whichever stage you most want to see.

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