The Great Migration Safari Circuit.

If you want to see the Great Migration unfold, head to Tanzania's northern parks; the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The best time to witness the migration is probably February - March when the wildebeest and zebra have their young. Not only can you enjoy seeing baby animals, but the predators are at the highest number too. Because the herds also concentrate in the south of the Serengeti, it's easy to plan your wildlife viewing in that area.

By late July, the grasses of the western Serengeti are turning yellow and the herds continue north. After crossing the Grumeti River in Tanzania the wildebeest and zebra head to Kenya's Lamai Wedge and the Mara Triangle. Before they get to the lush plains of the Mara, they have to make another river crossing. This time it's the Mara River and that too is filled with hungry crocodiles. 

Day 1:  Arrival Nairobi:  

Upon arrival in Nairobi Airport, met by Affable Tours & Safaris East Africa representative, and transferred to hotel in Nairobi. Dinner and Overnight Southern Sun Mayfair Hotel.

Day 2:  Nairobi - Lake Nakuru 

Today, we drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru has more than 400 species of birds. We will also have a chance to see Rothschild's giraffe, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, leopard, black and white rhino, buffalo and other animals.

Afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru. Dinner and Overnight:  Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.

Day 3: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara

Check out after breakfast from Flamingo Hill Tented Camp and traverse the Rift Valley and ascend its western rim into the Masai land. Red-clad with spears, Masai warriors tend their herds of cattle among the wildlife, admirably unmoved by the presence of large predators. Arrive for check in and lunch at Mara Leisure Camp followed by an afternoon game drive in search of wildlife.  Afternoon game drive inside the Park which is the Kenya's best and most scenic. Meals and overnight at Mara Leisure Camp.

Day 4: Maasai Mara

Full day to savor the beauty of the Park which has a permanent supply of water thus harbor a thriving population of wild game. All the "Big Five" and lots of gazelles, Topi, warthogs, Cheetah, Hyenas and even the rare Rhino might come out of the thicket for you. Extend your drive to the Hippo pool where they submerge at the approach of a vehicle only to surface seconds later to short and gamble their displeasure, Crocodiles sunbathe on the River banks mouths agape ;Optional visit to the Maasai villages for an insight to their culture.  All meals and overnight at Mara Leisure Camp.

Day 5: Masai Mara Game Reserve balloon ride:  

Your balloon ride safari trip begins when you get your wakeup call at your tented camp in the early hours of the morning, as you yawn away, and thoughts about your wildlife viewing from an elevated position begins to stir your mind. The fresh Kenyan traditional hot tea and coffee quickly awaken you, in fact preparing you for a "mission".

By 6.00 a.m. you are almost arriving at the hot air balloon site in the Masai Mara. As you approach the site, the balloon seems bigger than you expected, the experience is one that has never been visited, and you are about to have a trip of a lifetime. A full day to go searching wild-game with a beautiful ariel view, return to camp by 09.00 p.m. Meals and overnight Mara Leisure Camp.

Day 6: Masai Mara via Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Early morning depart Masai Mara for Amboseli via Nairobi stop for lunch at Ole Sereni Hotel; arrive at Amboseli National Park, famed for its scenic beauty and enormous collection of big game and snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drives. Dinner and overnight:Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Day 7: Amboseli - Arusha - Tarangire National Park 

After breakfast, we drive to Namanga (Kenya - Tanzania border). Change of vehicles and drivers at the border; proceed to Arusha for hot lunch at Impala Hotel, the drive to Tarangire Park. We will arrive in the park for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight:Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Day 8: Tarangire

Morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire Park. The park is spectacular in dry season of July through end of October / early November and is famous for its tree-climbing pythons, zebra, hartebeest, elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, gazelle, oryx and abundant bird-life. All meals and overnight:  Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Day 9: Tarangire - Serengeti

After breakfast, we drive to Serengeti national park, the largest in Tanzania. Game drives in Serengeti. Overnight:  Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 10: Serengeti

Morning and evening game drives in Serengeti, exploring the seemingly boundless plains and woodlands of this great eco-system. Some of animals that can be seen in Serengeti include lions, cheetah, hyenas, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 450 species of birds. All meals and overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Day 11: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater 

After breakfast, we leave Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater. We will arrive in the crater for an afternoon game drive in the crater. Ngorongoro Crater boasts one of the largest concentration of animals, and here we can see, lions, cheetah, leopards, elephant, buffalo, about 400 birds species and more. Out of the 400 birds species found in the crater, 100 of them can't be found in Serengeti! Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 12: Ngorongoro - Arusha – Departure

Descend into Ngorongoro crater for another game drive in the crater exploring the short-grass plains of the crater floor. Ngorongoro is the largest caldera in the world measuring 12 miles in diameter and 2,000 feet deep

Later on, we drive back to Arusha, day room at Impala Hotel, then later on transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight back home.

End of Safari !