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Flight of the
Great Migration
The Great Migration is a primal, thundering masterpiece of survival, a circular pilgrimage where over two million souls — wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles — follow the ancient rhythm of the rains in a relentless quest for green pastures. It is a spectacle of raw, cinematic intensity, most breathtaking as the herds brave the crocodile-infested waters of the Mara River, their frantic leaps a testament to the sheer will to endure. This is more than a mere movement of animals; it is the heartbeat of the African savanna, an epic cycle of life, death, and rebirth that weaves together the vast, sun-drenched plains of the Serengeti and the golden hills of the Masai Mara into a single, living tapestry of wild, untamed spirit.
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Highlights
Accommodations
Depending on the cyclical calendar of the migration, style, concept and range, a smorgasbord of camps and lodges offer the perfect base and setting for the journey of a lifetime, close to the action.
Experiences
Nothing can quite prepare you for the most incredible wildlife migration on Planet Earth. The Great Migration traces the tale of survival at its most telling. This is the arena for the strongest-willed, the most battle-hardened and the bravest and it is here where you will experience the most defining of safari sojourns.
The image illustrates the annual Great Wildebeest Migration cycle through Tanzania and Kenya. The route follows a roughly clockwise direction dictated by the rains and the search for green pastures.
Wildlife Highlights
The Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are home to the largest congregation of mammals offering the greatest wildlife spectacle anywhere in the world. The main protagonist are the wildebeest and zebra where millions embark on an epic journey like none other. Lurking in the shadows are the stalking predators - lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs while the rest of the supporting cast play a huge role as well with strong herds of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, gazelles, impalas, hippos and the opportunistic crocodiles.
Itinerary (Jun - Aug)
DAY 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro / Arusha
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Arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met and transfer to the Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana where you will spend the night to unwind and rejuvenate. Consider a walk around the workings of the coffee plantation to witness how coffee is cultivated, harvested, dried and produced into the aromatic Tanzanian coffee that we've come to revere.
DAY 2: Arusha / Lake Manyara
This morning, you will be collected from Arusha Coffee Lodge to Arusha Airport for your light aircraft flight departing to Lake
Manyara. Over the skies, you get to marvel at the beautiful scenery as you fly high above parts of the Great Rift Valley before
landing at Lake Manyara airstrip on the escarpment. We will be warmly met and proceed on a jeep transfer to the andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge.
Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect. In the late afternoon, begin your private game drive quest as we go in search of the incredible wildlife and unique tree-climbing lions the park is renowned for.
DAY 3: Lake Manyara
We will spend a full day in search of compelling stories, witnessing the incredible diversity of captivating wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park. The evening game drive offers something more precocious as we have the chance to discover the park after dark to track for nocturnal species such as aardvarks, civets and bush babies. For the active, consider a complimentary experience of a guided scenic bike ride where you pedal along the forested foothills and rural paths surrounding Lake Manyara, with mesmerizing views of the Great Rift Valley.
Typical Game Drives timings:
Morning: 0530hrs – 0900hrs
Afternoon: 1600hrs – 1830hrs
DAY 4: Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
We will depart andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge after breakfast for our transfer cum game drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (estimated 3hrs drive). Once a gigantic volcano, it is the largest intact caldera in the world where had it not erupted in ancient times, would have stood higher than Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest peak in Africa. Today, it is an extensive highland area with the famous 600m deep Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point and rightly classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. We will arrive at the new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, a serene retreat, nestled in the highlands of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Positioned just back from the crater rim, Lemala Osonjoi is ideally located for early morning and late afternoon game drives, allowing guests to experience the magic of the crater without the crowds. The lodge’s proximity to the quieter Lemala Gate ensures that guests enjoy an exclusive safari experience, with a quicker descent onto the crater floor—perfect for early risers or photographers in search of ideal light conditions.
Typical Game Drives timings:
Morning: 0600hrs – 0900hrs
DAY 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
An exhilarating day beckons with an early morning game drive to witness the immense diversity of wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Crater Floor Lunch:
After an exhilarating morning game drive exploring the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater, you will be escorted to an exclusive location within this natural amphitheater where in complete seclusion, your private chef prepares exceptional cuisine while you're surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery on Earth with the vast Crater floor as your dining room, wildlife as your entertainment, and the endless African sky as your ceiling.
DAY 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Serengeti National Park
We leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area today for a transfer to Lake Manyara airstrip for our light aircraft flight to Lobo airstrip at where we finally arrive at the legendary Serengeti
National Park. The northern parts of the Serengeti promises beautiful scenery and exceptional wildlife sightings for most part of the year. On arrival at the andBeyond Klein’s Camp, we will be warmly greeted and enjoy a sumptuous lunch before being orientated to your camp. Perched on the edge of the Kuka Hills, andBeyond Klein’s Camp features intimate safari accommodation – just ten cottages of local stone and makuti, with rich wooden floors and classic interiors. Each cottage has an ensuite bathroom and private veranda with breathtaking views over the surrounding valley. A diversity of resident wildlife, including huge elephant herds, can be viewed from everywhere in camp – even the kitchen boasts unforgettable views.
Set on a private concession on the northern border of the Serengeti National Park, andBeyond Klein’s Camp offers the opportunity to experience night game drives and go off-roading in search of intimate wildlife encounters in open safari vehicles with a canvas canopy as the night comes to life with predators and other nocturnal creatures where you may have the chance to encounter fascinating species not normally seen in daylight.
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DAY 7 & 8: Serengeti National Park
Over the next 2 days, you have the fullest opportunities to witness the incredible wildlife where you will be able to capture moments and the stories of survival, fully documented before your very eyes in every possible context. Such is the Serengeti National Park and the estimated more than 3 million wildebeest,
zebras that are gathered here, always keeping a keen lookout for lurking predators from every corner. On your morning and afternoon game drives, your experienced ranger guide will provide the impetus for you to experience this story of survival, in high definition.
Typical Game Drives:
Morning: 0530hrs – 0900hrs
Afternoon: 1600hrs – 1830hrs
DAY 9: Serengeti National Park / Masai Mara
After 3 nights of incredible wildlife stories in the Serengeti, we now trace the steps of the Great Migration over to Kenya’s Masai Mara. We leave this morning to the Lobo airstrip departing for Migori airstrip on our light aircraft flight. After custom and immigration formalities, we transfer to a connecting light aircraft flight to Kichwa Tembo airstrip.
Upon landing, you will finally realize the full-scale impact of the Masai Mara, home to over 2 million animals that make up the Great Migration. Arrive at the sensational andBeyond Bateleur Camp, situated below the location where the famous final scene of “Out of Africa” was filmed. This romantic and private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20’s and 30’s, evoking the epitome of tented luxury.
Discover the Masai Mara’s most elusive residents after dark, from prowling predators to watchful eyes glowing in the grass. Taking place on the Kichwa Tembo concession bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, this is the only area in the Mara where night game drives are permitted.
DAY 10 & 11: Masai Mara
You have the next two days to marvel and witness the jaw-dropping diversity of wildlife with the overwhelming population of wildebeests and zebras at the centerstage. The Masai Mara provides the setting for many more stories of survival where the vast and expanse land is either a salvation landscape or a killing ground.
Typical Game Drives:
Morning: 0530hrs – 0900hrs
Afternoon: 1600hrs – 1830hrs
Hotair Balloon over the Masai Mara:
Be a part of the Masai Mara by air. Enjoy breathtakingly beautiful views of the morning's sunrise. Marvel at the diverse habitats of the Masai Mara Reserve, the great Mara River, swamps, forests, wildlife and the African Savanna. Enjoy a delicious champagne breakfast served in the open plains of the Masai Mara upon landing.
DAY 12: Masai Mara / Nairobi
Stories told, memories fulfilled. We leave the wilderness behind this morning to Kichwa Tembo airstrip for our light aircraft flight into Nairobi's Wilson airstrip. Arrive to Kenya’s capital city and one of the largest and most influential commercial and financial hubs in Africa. Transfer to the Tribe Hotel, situated in the upmarket Gigiri suburb of the city and attached to the trendy Village Market shopping and recreational complex – East Africa’s largest lifestyle center. The hotel combines modern conveniences and supreme comfort in a stylish, traditional African setting. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and unwind.
DAY 13: Departure Nairobi
A 2-week sojourn ends as we transfer to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight return.
