Big Five & Migration Tour, perfectly designed to showcase the region’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin with four unforgettable days in Kenya, exploring the legendary Masai Mara, renowned for its rich concentration of wildlife and the spectacular Great Migration. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five while witnessing vast herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains.
On day five, journey across the Isebania border into Tanzania, seamlessly continuing your safari into the northern Serengeti—home to dramatic river crossings and breathtaking predator action. Spend the next five days immersed in Tanzania’s world-famous landscapes, with exceptional wildlife viewing in the Serengeti and surrounding areas. Conclude your adventure with a scenic departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Africa’s most celebrated safari experience.
Your safari adventure begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital. You will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari representative and transferred to your comfortable hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore Nairobi’s attractions, such as the Giraffe Centre or local craft markets. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing where your guide will walk you through the exciting journey ahead.
This first day is all about settling in, recovering from your journey, and preparing for the incredible wildlife experiences that await.
Highlights:
Warm airport welcome and seamless transfer
Pre-safari briefing by expert guide
Relaxation in a comfortable Nairobi hotel
Dinner
Located in the lively and cosmopolitan Westlands district, ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands is a modern and stylish hotel that offers a perfect blend of comfort, affordability, and convenience. Set within one of the most dynamic neighborhoods of Nairobi, the hotel is an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers seeking a contemporary stay with easy access to the city’s main attractions. With its vibrant atmosphere, well-designed spaces, and friendly service, ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands stands out as one of the top mid-range accommodations in the Kenyan capital.
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The drive takes you through the stunning Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking panoramic views and photo opportunities.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch, followed by your first thrilling afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.
As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your camp for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.
Highlights:
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
First game drive in Masai Mara
Opportunity to spot the Big Five
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Zebra Mara Plains Camp is a luxurious and authentic tented safari camp located in the heart of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Set amidst open savannahs and gently rolling plains, the camp offers guests an exceptional opportunity to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration, which passes through the Mara between July and October.
The Maasai Mara is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Zebra Mara Plains Camp is perfectly positioned to provide immersive safari experiences, whether witnessing dramatic river crossings during migration season or exploring the Mara’s year-round wildlife diversity.
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara, one of the best safari destinations in the world. With morning and afternoon game drives, you will have ample opportunity to witness the region’s rich biodiversity.
If traveling during migration season (July–October), you may witness the dramatic Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, often facing crocodile-infested waters and lurking predators.
Optional experiences include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, offering breathtaking aerial views of the savannah, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Highlights:
Full-day game drives with expert guide
Great Migration sightings (seasonal)
Optional balloon safari experience
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will spend another evening at the fantastic Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
Another exciting day awaits in the Masai Mara National Reserve, allowing you to explore different areas and maximize wildlife sightings. Your guide will take you to prime locations for spotting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.
You may also visit a traditional Maasai village, where you can learn about the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of the Maasai people—adding a rich cultural dimension to your safari.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your adventure until sunset.
Highlights:
Diverse wildlife viewing experiences
Cultural visit to Maasai village (optional)
Incredible photography opportunities
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will spend another evening at the fantastic Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and begin your journey to Tanzania. Travel to the Isebania border, where you will complete immigration formalities and meet your Tanzanian safari guide.
Continue to the Northern Serengeti, a remote and wildlife-rich region known for hosting the Great Migration river crossings. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter this iconic park.
Arrive at your tented camp in the evening and settle in for a peaceful night surrounded by nature.
Highlights:
Cross-border safari experience
Scenic drive into Serengeti
Wildlife sightings en route
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti Classic View Camp is an authentic tented safari camp located in the central Serengeti, one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich regions. Set on open plains with sweeping views of the surrounding savannah, the camp offers guests a true African safari atmosphere combined with comfort and warm hospitality. Its strategic location makes it an excellent base for exploring the Serengeti’s year-round wildlife and seasonal migration movements.
The camp is ideally positioned for daily game drives across the central Serengeti, an area renowned for its high density of predators, large herbivore populations, and dramatic landscapes. Serengeti Classic View Camp is well suited for travelers seeking a genuine safari experience without excessive luxury, while still enjoying comfortable accommodation and attentive service arranged by Golden Trips Tanzania.
Enjoy an en-route game drive southward into Central Serengeti, a region known for its resident Big Cats and rich savannah habitats. Upon arrival, there’s an optional short guided walking safari with an armed ranger — a great way to experience the bush from a different perspective. Overnight at the cozy Tukaone Weavers Camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tukaone Camp Serengeti is a remarkable tented safari camp located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, providing guests with an authentic and immersive wildlife experience. Positioned in a prime area of the central Serengeti, the camp offers unmatched access to plains teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five, large herds of zebras and wildebeest, and seasonal predator activity. Tukaone Camp combines comfort and adventure, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience with Golden Trips Tanzania.
The camp’s strategic location allows guests to explore the Serengeti’s varied landscapes, from vast open plains and riverine forests to rocky kopjes. It is an ideal choice for wildlife photographers, nature enthusiasts, and safari lovers seeking a true bush experience away from the more crowded central safari routes. Guests can witness incredible wildlife behavior, from predator-prey interactions to the seasonal migration, all while enjoying the camp’s comfort and warm hospitality.
Spend a full day in the Northern Serengeti, one of the most exciting regions for wildlife viewing. This area is famous for dramatic river crossings, where wildebeest plunge into crocodile-filled rivers in search of fresh grazing land.
Your guide will position you at the best locations for observing these incredible events, along with predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and continue exploring until late afternoon.
Highlights:
Great Migration river crossings (seasonal)
Predator-prey interactions
Stunning Serengeti landscapes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will spend another evening at the fantastic Serengeti Classic View Camp
After breakfast, travel south to the Central Serengeti (Seronera region), known for its year-round wildlife abundance.
The journey itself is a game drive, offering continuous opportunities to spot wildlife. The central region is famous for its large predator population, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Arrive at your camp in time to relax before dinner and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Highlights:
Scenic drive through Serengeti ecosystems
Excellent predator sightings
Transition to Central Serengeti landscapes
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp is an elegant luxury tented safari camp located in the Central Serengeti, one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich and iconic regions. Set amidst vast savannah plains dotted with acacia trees, the camp offers an exceptional blend of modern luxury, authentic safari atmosphere, and prime access to year-round wildlife viewing. Its strategic location near the Seronera area makes it an ideal base for exploring the Serengeti and witnessing dramatic predator–prey interactions.
Carefully featured by Golden Trips Tanzania, KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp is perfectly suited for travelers seeking a high-end safari experience with comfort, style, and immersive nature encounters.
Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti National Park. The central region offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, with vast plains, kopjes (rock formations), and abundant wildlife.
You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, tracking animals and observing their natural behaviors. Expect to see large herds of herbivores as well as predators on the hunt.
Return to your camp for a relaxing evening under the stars.
Highlights:
Full-day Serengeti safari experience
Big Five sightings
Spectacular photography opportunities
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will spend another evening at the wonderful KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp.
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most unique ecosystems.
The crater floor is home to a dense population of wildlife, offering one of the best chances to spot the Big Five in a single day.
Enjoy a game drive with picnic lunch before ascending to your lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Highlights:
Ngorongoro Crater game drive
High concentration of wildlife
Unique volcanic landscape
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Located in the peaceful town of Karatu, nestled between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Eileen’s Trees Inn is a charming and welcoming lodge that has become a preferred stop for travelers exploring Northern Tanzania’s safari circuit. Surrounded by lush gardens, tall trees, and fertile farmland, the lodge offers a calm and authentic atmosphere ideal for resting before or after game drives.
Eileen’s Trees Inn is particularly well-suited for guests traveling to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, making it a practical and comfortable base for a wide range of Trips to Tanzania, including short safaris and extended Tanzania tour itineraries. Many travelers on a 7-Day Tanzania Safari choose to stay here due to its strategic location, friendly service, and relaxed environment.
After an early breakfast, you will depart from the Ngorongoro or Karatu area and begin your scenic drive back to Arusha. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the way, passing through local villages and rolling hills as you reflect on your unforgettable safari experience.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch, which is included in your package on a half-board basis, ensuring a comfortable and well-planned end to your journey.
Later in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your onward flight. The transfer is carefully scheduled to align with your departure, allowing for a smooth and stress-free experience.
As your safari comes to an end, you will depart with incredible memories of your Kenya and Tanzania adventure, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic Masai Mara.
Breakfast & Lunch
