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Each year, more than two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles sweep across East Africa in one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring natural events – The Great Migration. This exclusive 8-day fly-in safari traces their path from Kenya’s Masai Mara to Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti, delivering you straight into the action with seamless flights, prime lodges, and experienced local guides.
Spend your first night at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages, an elegant nod to Nairobi’s colonial history. Then fly into the Masai Mara, where Paradise Plains Camp places you on the front row of the Mara River crossings. Your journey concludes at Nimali Mara – a luxury tented retreat in the Northern Serengeti, surrounded by golden plains alive with predators and the rhythm of migration.
This is more than a safari – it’s the heartbeat of Africa, captured in its purest form.
The Great Migration is not an event you observe – it is one you feel. The ground shaking, the river churning, two million animals moving with instinct older than memory. This itinerary follows the spectacle from both sides of the border, giving you the Mara crossings and the Serengeti’s golden plains in one seamless arc. We have positioned the lodges, timed the flights, and handled every detail – because the migration deserves your full attention.
From USD 8,850 per person sharing
Day 1 – Nairobi (Arrival)
Arrive at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages. Relax with a drink in the garden, enjoy a quiet dinner, and soak in Nairobi’s historical charm.
Days 2–4 – Masai Mara (Paradise Plains Camp)
Fly to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife reserve. Your home – Paradise Plains Camp – sits along the Mara River, placing you in the heart of migration territory. Enjoy shared game drives, track the Big Five, and witness the adrenaline-charged river crossings that define the Great Migration. Take to the skies on a Hot Air Balloon Safari, ending with a champagne breakfast on the savannah. Evenings are spent by the fire, where the sounds of the Mara fill the air.
Days 5–7 – Northern Serengeti (Nimali Mara)
Cross the border into Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti for three unforgettable nights at Nimali Mara. The camp sits on a secluded ridge with panoramic views of the plains – perfect for spotting migrating herds, lions, and leopards. Morning and afternoon shared drives reveal the drama and diversity of the Serengeti. Return each evening for fine dining and sundowners over the horizon.
Day 8 – Departure
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. Reflect on the moments that defined your journey: the roar of lions, the splash of wildebeest crossings, and the endless African skies.
Enjoy our hand-picked accommodations throughout your safari.
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