The Great Wildebeest Migration
Experience one of the natural world’s most astonishing wildlife moments: the Great Wildebeest Migration. This epic safari includes time in both Kenya and Tanzania as you follow in the footsteps of the herds, and witness their quest to find food and water, all whilst evading predators ranging from lions to crocodiles. The Migration has to be seen to be believed; it is truly one of the wonders of the world and an unmissable safari experience that combines emotion, adrenaline and moments of both drama and serenity. A true bucket-list opportunity.
THE CLASSIC EXPERIENCE
Lakes and Savannah Safari
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Destination: Mara Naboisho Conservancy and Serengeti National Park
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1
You will be met by Saruni Basecamp representatives upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). After a welcome briefing, you will be transferred to Nairobi’s domestic airport (Wilson Airport) for your scheduled one-hour flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrival at Naboisho airstrip, you will be met by your safari guide.
Choose to go to the camp for lunch, or begin your first Mara game drive directly from the airstrip, with a picnic bush lunch at a scenic spot, arriving at the camp in the evening.
Days 1, 2, 3
Explore the Mara Naboisho Conservancy – the best of the Mara without the pressure of the crowds that can sometimes be found in the reserve.
Selected safari activities including game drives and guided nature walks will let you experience the Great Wildebeest Migration at first hand. You will also get to meet and interact with members of the local Maasai community – the custodians of Naboisho.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 4
After an early breakfast and transfer to Naboisho Airstrip, you will depart on your onward scheduled flight to Serengeti Airstrip, completing border formalities at Migori/Tarime and arriving in time for lunch.
Days 4, 5, 6
Gain a different perspective on the Migration with game drives and other safari activities in the legendary ‘sea of grass’ – Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
Includes: three nights’ accommodation (full board) and selected local drinks on the game package plan.
Day 7
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight from Serengeti Airstrip to Kilimanjaro International Airport to connect with your international departure flight.
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7-14 days for multi-destination safaris with an option for a beach add-on, or 4-5 days for more focused trips in specific reserves.
Easy to moderate, as most safaris are vehicle-based. Bush walks are available at some camps for those who fancy a change of pace.
June – October (long dry season) for easy wildlife spotting and Migration viewing. January – February (short dry season) for abundant animals and fewer visitors.
First-time safari goers, repeat visitors, couples, families with older children, and photographers looking for superb game viewing in iconic settings.
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Our itineraries go beyond the expected. We know which guides will bring the bush to life, where to find peak season peace in the Serengeti, and when to catch secret Migration river crossings in the Masai Mara.
Even on classic routes, we journey deeper.
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