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Kenya and Tanzania in the footsteps of the Great Migration, 10 days

Kenya and Tanzania 10 days Safari Private, not in a group

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  • Close-up of a zebra in the savannah
    Close-up of a zebra in the savannah
  • Herd of elephants in the Tanzanian savannah, with a hot-air balloon in flight
    Herd of elephants in the Tanzanian savannah, with a hot-air balloon in flight
  • Wildebeest crossing the Mara River
    Wildebeest crossing the Mara River · Photo: Charles J. Sharp · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Rhino at Lake Nakuru
    Rhino at Lake Nakuru · Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Elephant and jeep in the Ngorongoro Crater
    Elephant and jeep in the Ngorongoro Crater · Photo: Zenith4237 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Duration
10 days, 9 nights
Departures
On request, November 2026 – December 2027
Best time
July – October
Flights and insurance
Included in the price (flights from Italy)
Guide
Italian on request
Format
Private, not in a group

A single journey through both countries of the Great Migration: from Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara, then the northern and central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

Why it is unique

The Great Migration seen from both sides of the Mara River: first the Masai Mara in Kenya, then the northern Serengeti in Tanzania, where the crossings are concentrated. The journey ends with the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

When to go

The right time is between July and October, when the herds are between the Masai Mara and the northern Serengeti. Nobody can guarantee a crossing: the animals set the timing.

Crossing the border

There is no border crossing inside the parks between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. The crossing is made by road at the Isebania–Sirari border post or by air, and the choice affects timing and cost: we confirm it in the quote.

Good to know

You will need the eTA for Kenya and Kenya’s compulsory health insurance, then a visa and the compulsory NIC insurance for Tanzania. When entering Tanzania from Kenya, a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested: what to ask your doctor.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1Nairobi and Lake Nakuru

    Welcome at Nairobi airport and departure towards the Rift Valley. Lake Nakuru, an alkaline lake ringed by acacia forest, is also a sanctuary for white and black rhinos: a first photo safari in the afternoon, if your arrival time allows.

  2. 2Day 2Nakuru and the Masai Mara

    Dawn photo safari at Nakuru, then transfer to the Masai Mara through the Rift Valley. Arrival in the afternoon and a first drive in the reserve.

  3. 3Day 3Masai Mara

    A full day in the reserve with a packed lunch, following the animals wherever they are without returning to camp. Between July and October the Mara is home to the migrating herds; lions, cheetahs and elephants are there all year round.

  4. 4–5Days 4-5Northern Serengeti

    Into Tanzania for two days in the north of the Serengeti, where the Mara River crossings are concentrated between July and October. Two full days give time to wait for them: nobody can predict them, and staying longer in the same area is the only way to improve the odds.

  5. 6Day 6Central Serengeti

    Photo safari in the Seronera area, at the heart of the park: rivers, granite outcrops and one of the highest densities of predators in the Serengeti, with leopards in the acacias along the watercourses.

  6. 7Day 7Ngorongoro Crater

    Descent into the crater at dawn: an enclosed caldera that is home to thousands of animals all year round and to one of the few black rhino populations in Tanzania. Packed lunch on the crater floor.

  7. 8Day 8Tarangire

    Photo safari in the park of baobabs and great herds of elephants, which gather along the Tarangire River in the dry season.

  8. 9Day 9Kilimanjaro foothills and Arusha

    A visit to the foothills of Kilimanjaro, among the villages and farmland of the mountain’s lower slopes, and transfer to Arusha for the last night.

  9. 10Day 10Departure

    Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for the return flight.

What you might see

  • Lion Very likely

    The Masai Mara is one of the best places in the world to see them.

  • Elephant Very likely

    Large herds in Amboseli and the Mara.

  • Migrating wildebeest and zebras Very likely

    In great numbers in the Mara from July to October.

  • Cheetah Likely

    On the open plains of the Mara.

  • Leopard Likely

    Along the rivers and in wooded areas.

  • Rhino Likely

    Above all in the Lake Nakuru sanctuary.

  • Giraffe, zebra and buffalo Very likely

    Found in all the northern parks.

  • Hippo Very likely

    In the pools at Seronera and in the crater.

  • Migrating wildebeest Likely

    All year round, but in great numbers only where the herds are passing that month.

Indicative estimates. Nature can’t be booked: your guide knows where to look, but can’t guarantee a sighting.

When to go

Departures on request, November 2026 – December 2027

ideal good low season not recommended

Best time: July – October. Also good in December – February and June. Tap a month to use it in your quote request.

The climate, season by season

Kenya

Jul–Oct · Dry season and migration
Days between 24 and 28 °C, 12–15 °C at dawn in the Mara. The migration herds are in the Masai Mara and river crossings are possible from late July. High season: more vehicles at sightings.
Dec–Mar · Warm and dry
Between 27 and 30 °C, clear light: from Amboseli Kilimanjaro is often visible. Plenty of young animals in the parks.
Apr–May · Long rains
Frequent rain, muddy tracks, some camps closed.
Nov · Short rains
Showers usually late in the day, green landscapes, few visitors.

Northern Tanzania

Jun–Oct · Dry season
Days between 24 and 28 °C, cool nights of 12–15 °C; on the rim of Ngorongoro, at 2,300 metres, it drops below 10 °C at dawn. Short grass and animals close to water: easier sightings, dusty tracks. You’ll need a jacket for morning game drives.
Nov–Dec · Short rains
Brief showers, usually in the afternoon, with 25–29 °C. The landscape turns green again and the herds move down to the southern Serengeti. Fewer vehicles at sightings.
Jan–Mar · Short dry season
Warm, 27–30 °C, with occasional rain. On the Ndutu plains the wildebeest calves are born and predators are at their most active.
Apr–May · Long rains
Frequent, heavy rain, some muddy tracks and several seasonal camps closed.

Indicative figures, averaged over recent years: with every quote we give you the latest picture.

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What the price includes

Included

  • Return international flight from Italy, arriving in Nairobi and departing from Kilimanjaro
  • Medical, baggage and cancellation insurance
  • Private safari by jeep with pop-up roof
  • Professional guide, Italian-speaking on request
  • Full board in upper-mid-range accommodation
  • Park entry fees as per the itinerary

Not included

  • eTA and compulsory health insurance for Kenya; visa and compulsory NIC insurance for Tanzania (US$44 policies) · how to apply for the eTA
  • Means of crossing between the two countries, to be confirmed with the supplier
  • Tips and personal expenses

Before you go

Visas and documentsPassport, visas and eTA: what you need, where to apply and how far in advance.Health and safetyVaccinations, malaria, health insurance and practical advice.Your protectionWhat package travel law provides if something goes wrong.

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