1. When is the best time to witness the Great Migration?

The Great Wildebeest Migration passes through the Serengeti and Maasai Mara between July and October, though wildlife is abundant year-round.

2. What wildlife can I expect to see?

Visitors may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous antelope species.

3. How are the safaris conducted?

Safaris are conducted in 4x4 vehicles with professional guides, offering optimal wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

4. Are transfers and flights included?

Transfers within the safari regions are included, but international flights to East Africa are not.

Classic East African Safari Tour

Included/Exclude

Includes

Luxury accommodation in lodges and safari camps throughout Tanzania and Kenya
All park entrance and conservation fees for Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Maasai Mara
Guided game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles with professional guides
Meals as specified in the itinerary (usually breakfast and dinner included)
Transfers between airports, lodges, and safari parks

Excludes

International flights to and from East Africa
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and optional activities not listed
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge staff
Meals and drinks not included in the itinerary

What to Expect
Embark on a spectacular East African safari through Tanzania and Kenya. Begin in Arusha, beneath the watchful Mount Meru, and explore the lush coffee plantations before heading to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds. Continue to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest calderas, then witness the awe-inspiring Great Wildebeest Migration across the Serengeti and Maasai Mara. This luxury safari combines iconic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences.

Tour Highlights

1 Night in Mount Kilimanjaro
2 Nights in Tarangire National Park
2 Nights in Ngorongoro Crater
3 Nights in Serengeti National Park
3 Nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Tour Plan

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Best of Tanzania & Kenya Safari – 10 Days
Experience the highlights of East Africa on this 10-day luxury safari adventure. Begin in Arusha, with scenic views of Mount Meru and visits to nearby coffee plantations. Head to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and diverse wildlife.

Next, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the largest intact volcanic calderas in the world. Journey onward to the Serengeti National Park to witness the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration, as thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and predators traverse the plains. Cross into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, continuing the migration spectacle while enjoying luxury lodges and guided safari experiences.

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2 Nights in Tarangire National Park

See predator & prey side-by-side

Tarangire National Park is a hidden gem in Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. With herds of elephant, lions and other game flocking to its river banks and swamps during the dry season, it offers an excellent East African Safari!

Highlights

Land of giants - elephants and baobab trees
Close to Arusha, your first stop on this tour
Not as overcrowded as some of the other reserves
Good for year-round visits

2 :

2 Nights in Ngorongoro Crater

A flourishing basin in the Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater has been part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) since 1973. Aside from boasting a fertile floor and thus an abundance of wildlife (notably the Big 5), the crater is also the only intact caldera left in the world. Fun fact: many speculate—before Ngorongoro erupted—it would have been higher than the mighty Kilimanjaro.

Highlights

Only intact caldera in the world
Part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Home to the Big 5, as well as an estimated 6,000 wildebeest and a variety of other animals
Incredible diversity of fauna and flora all year round

3 :

3 Nights in Serengeti National Park

Home of Endless Plains and the Great Migration

Stretching itself across 1.5 million hectares of land, the Serengeti National Park is known for its impressive population of wildlife—most notably the Big 5. It is perhaps more renowned for being part of the stage on which the annual Great Migration plays out. Each year, over two million wildebeest, a fair number of gazelles, and small following of zebra seek better grazing areas by migrating south in the Serengeti, then west and north into the Maasai Mara before eventually returning.

Highlights

Home to the Big 5, as well as a mighty big lion population

Where the Great Migration puts on part of its great show

It’s big, like 1.5 million hectares big

Offers some of the best game viewing in the country

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3 Nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Authentic "Out of Africa" Experience

The Maasai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly Kenya’s most notable and revered reserve. Its sheer size—extending to and eventually joining Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park—and stringent anti-poaching systems have made it famous for its remarkable populations of lion, cheetah, and leopard. It is also celebrated for being one of the stomping grounds of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Highlights

Impressive population of wildlife
Perfect place to observe the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra
Game-viewing opportunities either by foot, vehicle, or hot-air balloon
Large population of big cats

Classic East African Safari Tour

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Classic East African Safari Tour