This epic cross-border safari journeys through East Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations while tracking the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration at its most dramatic river-crossing points.
Guests explore Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara, Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Amboseli National Park, before concluding with relaxation on Zanzibar’s idyllic beaches.
Travel is conducted in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and professional guide, staying in hand-picked mid-range safari camps and beachfront resorts.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking Big Five encounters, river crossings, iconic landscapes, and post-safari beach luxury.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, guests are met by a professional Serengeti Clarity driver-guide and transferred to their conveniently located hotel along Mombasa Road.
This first day is designed for rest and recovery after international travel, allowing time to freshen up, enjoy dinner at the hotel, and prepare for the safari adventure ahead. Nairobi’s skyline and lively atmosphere provide a gentle introduction to East Africa before heading into the wilderness the following morning.
Accommodation: 67 Airport Hotel
Meals: Half Board
After breakfast, travel into Kenya’s Great Rift Valley to reach the scenic shores of Lake Naivasha, one of the country’s most beautiful freshwater lakes.
The day begins with a relaxed boat safari, gliding past pods of hippos and abundant birdlife including fish eagles, pelicans, and cormorants. Continue to Crescent Island, where a guided walking safari offers rare opportunities to stroll among freely roaming giraffes, zebras, and antelope in a predator-free sanctuary.
Later in the afternoon, unwind at the lakeside lodge or enjoy birdwatching before dinner.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals: Full Board
Following breakfast, depart Nairobi for a scenic drive north to the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of East Africa’s most important wildlife protection areas.
Game drives search for members of the Big Five while visits to the conservancy’s key projects highlight conservation successes, including the last remaining northern white rhinos and the chimpanzee sanctuary.
As sunset colors the plains, arrive at your lodge within the conservancy for dinner and overnight surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Comfort Gardens Sweetwaters
Meals: Full Board
This morning, journey to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full-day game drive inside this compact but wildlife-rich reserve.
The park is celebrated for its black and white rhinoceros populations, Rothschild’s giraffes, lions resting in acacia trees, buffalo, waterbucks, and seasonal flocks of flamingos lining the lake shore. Picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park, allowing uninterrupted exploration.
In the evening, drive to your lodge overlooking Lake Elementaita for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Sentrim Elementaita Resort
Meals: Full Board
After an early breakfast, continue southwest toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem.
Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across rolling savannahs and river systems where wildlife congregates as temperatures cool. This region is renowned for its dense predator populations, Big Five sightings, and — seasonally — dramatic wildebeest migration activity.
After sunset, return to camp for dinner beneath Africa’s star-filled skies.
Accommodation: Mtito Safari Camp
Meals: Full Board
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Masai Mara, with a flexible schedule determined by wildlife movements.
Options include an early-morning drive when lions and cheetahs are most active, followed by relaxation at camp, then a later afternoon safari — or a full-day excursion with picnic lunch toward the Mara River, prime territory for witnessing river crossings and crocodiles during migration season.
Return to camp in the evening to share stories around the fire.
Accommodation: Mtito Safari Camp
Meals: Full Board
Rise early and begin the spectacular cross-border journey from Kenya into Tanzania, heading for the remote Kogatende region of Northern Serengeti.
This scenic drive follows the path of the Great Migration, with game viewing en route and the chance to witness herds gathering near the river systems where dramatic crossings take place.
Arrive in the northern Serengeti in the late afternoon and continue game drives before settling into camp close to the Mara River — one of Africa’s most thrilling wildlife theaters.
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp – Kogatende
Meals: Full Board
Spend two immersive days exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries.
Morning and afternoon game drives take you across predator-rich territories where lions lounge on granite kopjes, cheetahs scan the open grasslands, and leopards hide in riverine trees. Depending on the season, you may encounter massive herds of wildebeest and zebra funneling toward river crossings or grazing across endless savannahs.
Picnic lunches inside the park allow you to remain deep in the wilderness, maximizing wildlife encounters throughout the day. Your professional guide tailors routes based on real-time animal movements, ensuring each drive is unique and rewarding.
Evenings are spent at camp, sharing stories around the fire and enjoying classic safari dining beneath star-filled skies.
Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands toward one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations — the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Descend into the enormous volcanic caldera for an unforgettable full-day game drive among some of the densest wildlife populations on the continent. Expect to see large buffalo herds, zebra, hippos, hyenas, flamingos along soda lakes, and excellent chances of spotting the endangered black rhinoceros. Lions patrol the open plains year-round, while elephants roam the forested slopes.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend to the rim and continue to Karatu town for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Full Board
This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet ecologically diverse reserve tucked beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.
Game drives explore groundwater forests, open floodplains, and lakeshore habitats in search of the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, forest elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, and abundant birdlife.
After an extensive safari and picnic lunch, continue to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Ngare Lodge
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and Tanzania’s largest concentrations of elephants.
Follow the Tarangire River — the park’s lifeline during the dry season — where zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and predators gather. The varied landscapes of open savannah, seasonal swamps, and woodland provide outstanding photographic opportunities.
In the late afternoon, depart the park and drive to Arusha town for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Goldcrest Hotel, Arusha
Meals: Full Board
Depart Tanzania after an early breakfast and cross into Kenya via the Namanga border, where immigration formalities are handled before continuing to Amboseli National Park.
Arrive in the park during the afternoon and enjoy introductory game viewing with spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains. Amboseli is world-famous for its enormous free-ranging elephant herds, wetlands rich in birdlife, and dramatic mountain backdrops.
Check in at the lodge and relax before dinner in this iconic wilderness setting.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli’s diverse ecosystems — open grasslands, acacia woodland, and lush marshes fed by underground springs from Kilimanjaro’s glaciers.
Morning and afternoon game drives focus on elephant families, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, zebra, and hundreds of bird species. Midday picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the park while soaking in sweeping views of Africa’s tallest mountain.
Return to the lodge in the evening for relaxation and dinner after another rewarding safari day.
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast in Amboseli, depart the park and begin the scenic drive toward Tanzania, crossing at the Namanga border post where immigration formalities are handled by your guide for a smooth transition.
Enjoy sweeping views along the route, with possible final glimpses of Mount Kilimanjaro before reaching Arusha Airport for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar. The short aerial journey reveals Tanzania’s diverse landscapes — from savannah plains to turquoise coastline.
Upon landing at Zanzibar International Airport, meet your local representative and transfer to Nungwi, on the island’s northern tip. The remainder of the day is reserved for relaxation at the beach resort — stroll along powder-white sand, swim in warm Indian Ocean waters, or enjoy sunset drinks after an epic safari journey.
Accommodation: My Blue Hotel
Meals: Half Board
These two days are devoted entirely to unwinding on the spectacular shores of Nungwi Beach, one of Zanzibar’s most famous stretches of coastline.
The reef-protected waters make for excellent swimming and snorkeling throughout the day, while optional experiences include:
• Traditional dhow sunset cruises
• Deep-sea fishing excursions
• Guided walking tours
• Spa and wellness treatments
• Cultural village visits
• Reef snorkeling trips
Guests can relax poolside, explore nearby craft stalls, or simply enjoy uninterrupted beach time as traditional fishing boats drift across the horizon at sunset.
Your beachfront resort provides the perfect setting to reflect on the extraordinary safari adventure while soaking up tropical serenity.
Accommodation: My Blue Hotel
Meals: Half Board
Enjoy a relaxed final morning at the resort, with time for breakfast and last-minute beach walks before check-out.
At the scheduled time, your driver transfers you to Zanzibar International Airport for onward international departure. En-route, there may be time for a brief stop in Stone Town to purchase souvenirs and handicrafts.
This marks the conclusion of your unforgettable East African safari and island escape.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
18-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape
$7,500
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