Duration
10-Day
Serengeti National Park, Botswana
10-Day Great Migration at Mara River and Serengeti
Overview
The greatest animal migration on earth! This tour will give you an opportunity to see the famous great migration (about 2,500,000 wildebeests and 800,000 zebras) crossing the Mara River while the crocodiles try to attack them. The area is also one of the best places to see the endangered black rhino. The tour takes you to the Mara River, which happens between July and October each year.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Arusha
Via Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP
Country & park
Botswana / Serengeti National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
8 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$7,932 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 8 years and older.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 2
Masai Mara NR
country
Tanzania
Day 3-4
Serengeti NP
Day 5-7
Northern Serengeti NP
Day 8
Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 10
Tarangire NP
End
Arusha (Day 10)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range 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.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
8
Minimum age of 8 years
The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-4
Basecamp Masai Mara
Mid-range tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-7
Gnu Mara River Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Mawe Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Karatu Tented Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Lake Nakuru
Enjoy an early morning pick-up followed by a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Located within the Great Rift Valley, just south of Lake Bogoria and straddling the equator, Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The alkaline lake is internationally renowned for its vast flocks of flamingos, which often gather along the shoreline in breathtaking numbers, creating a striking pink horizon. Beyond birdlife, the park is also an important rhino sanctuary, home to significant populations of both black and white rhinos, along with a wide variety of other wildlife. You will arrive at the park in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to explore the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife of this iconic reserve. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Stay: Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Masai Mara
Depart early in the morning and travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the last remaining ecosystems where wildlife thrives in vast numbers and largely undisturbed natural habitats. As the northern extension of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara is world-famous for its dramatic seasonal migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains, closely followed by predators. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to begin exploring the reserve’s rich wildlife and expansive savannah landscapes. Note: Accommodation options can be upgraded to higher-end properties or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding changes to the overall price. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Basecamp Masai Mara Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Masai Mara
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the reserve, with a packed lunch provided to maximize your time in the bush. The area is particularly renowned for its impressive black-maned lions, abundant resident wildlife, and the strong possibility of spotting the Big Five within a single morning game drive. Cheetahs are frequently seen across the open plains, and in some cases, they may rest in the shade of safari vehicles during the heat of the day. The reserve is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with nearly 500 recorded species. These include numerous birds of prey such as eagles, hawks, and falcons, several species of vultures and storks, bustards including the kori bustard (the heaviest flying bird in the world), and a variety of colorful sunbirds. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price adjustments. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Basecamp Masai Mara Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Masai Mara to Serengeti
On this day, you will transfer from the Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border. While the journey takes most of the day, it offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities along the way. You will enjoy a morning game drive in the Masai Mara before crossing the border, followed by an afternoon game drive upon entering the Serengeti. In the late afternoon, continue on a scenic game drive en route to your tented camp. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options at an additional cost or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price reductions. Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Gnu Mara River Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Great Migration Safari in Serengeti
Take a morning and afternoon game drive along the Mara River, with an early departure. The great migration will be in this area from late July to mid-October, crossing the famous Mara River to the Masai Mara reserve in Kenya and back to the Serengeti. You will have a good chance of seeing them cross the river while the crocodiles attack them. The Northern Serengeti also has many big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos, and it is another good place to see the endangered black rhino. All meals and overnight will be at the camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Gnu Mara River Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Predators Hunting Safari
After an early breakfast, depart for the Central Serengeti, renowned for its high concentration of big cats and predators. Enjoy game drives en route as you traverse the vast plains, with continued wildlife viewing throughout the day and into the evening within the Serengeti. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options at an additional cost or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price reductions. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania) Stay: Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Ngorongoro Crater - Pink Flamingos and Black Rhinos
After breakfast, depart the lodge and drive to the crater for another exciting day of game viewing. Highlights include the rarely spotted black rhino, a wide variety of big game, and the breathtaking scenery of the crater floor. After the game drive, continue to your lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options at an additional cost or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price reductions. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Karatu Tented Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Lake Manyara or Tarangire
After breakfast, depart and drive across the Great Rift Valley to either Lake Manyara National Park or Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its lush groundwater forest, dominated by giant fig and mahogany trees that provide habitat for baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also famous for its rich birdlife, large herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, a resident hippo pool, tree-climbing lions, and flamingos along the lakeshore. Game drives are conducted along the lake’s edge, offering beautiful scenery with wildlife set against the shimmering water and open plains. Additionally, Tarangire National Park offers a contrasting landscape of rolling savannah, riverine woodlands, and iconic baobab trees. The park is known for its large elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and excellent predator sightings, especially along the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife year-round. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Arusha. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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 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$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
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
Offered by
Kilidove Tours and Safaris
5.0 operator rating
34 reviews
Kilidove Tours and Safaris Ltd has been a premier tour operator in Tanzania for more than 15 years. As a Destination Management Company, we are dedicated to offering our excellent services to the vast Tanzanian national parks, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and Zanzibar beach holidays. Our top destinations include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zanzibar, and Tanzania.
Offices In
Tanzania, Kenya
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2010)
Member Of
TATO & APTA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 8 years and older.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Lake Nakuru Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Kilidove Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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