East Africa’s Mara, Crater & Year-Round Great Migration
Best for: Couples, Families, Big Five, Great Migration, Adventure
This 12-day Great Migration and Big Five safari takes you through East Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions.
After a short stop in Nairobi, your journey begins in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, known for rhino conservation and off-vehicle activities like camel and horseback safaris. Then fly to the Masai Mara and Serengeti, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, and 200,000 gazelles move through the ecosystem in the Great Wildebeest Migration.
End your adventure at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This region offers incredible Big Five sightings in a truly unique setting.
Throughout your safari, enjoy luxury accommodations, unforgettable landscapes, and expert guiding from start to finish.
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Personalized Itineraries
Attention to detail from start to finish
Conservation Promise
Travel with a purpose
Experts in Africa
Our team of travel experts know Africa
Itinerary Highlights
- Authentic wildlife and conservation experiences in Nairobi
- Rhino conservation and horseback safaris at Lewa
- Big Five safaris in the world famous Masai Mara National Park
- Luxury glamping experience in the Serengeti National Park
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
- Witness Africa’s “Garden of Eden” – the Ngorongoro Crater
What’s Included
- All tours and activities as specified by itinerary
- All ground transfers with private driver & guide
- All inter-Africa flights as specified by itinerary
- All safari lodges (Fully Inclusive)
- All city hotels (B&B)
- Full support from the Ubuntu Travel team, during and after your trip
What will you experience on this African Safari?
Nairobi | Kenya
Arriving in Kenya’s capital marks the start of your adventure. While it’s just a one-night stopover, Nairobi is a great place to shake off the jet lag and begin your journey with purpose.
Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center for meaningful, close-up encounters with two of Africa’s most iconic species. These experiences are both educational and inspiring, offering insight into local conservation efforts.
If you’re feeling energized, Nairobi National Park offers the chance to see zebra, giraffe, lion, and even rhino
Laikipia | Lewa Conservancy | Kenya
Discover the high plains of Laikipia, a 65,000-acre protected wilderness in northern Kenya. This region is a conservation success story and one of the best places to see both white and black rhinos in the wild.
During your stay, join the Samburu people for a camelback safari across the landscape. Spot giraffes, ostriches, and the rare Grevy’s zebra. Keep an eye out for the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope found only in this part of East Africa.
Laikipia is also one of the few places in Kenya where you can see endangered African wild dogs. This makes it a truly special destination for conservation-focused safaris.
Masai Mara National Park | Kenya
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s most iconic national reserve. It offers unparalleled Big Five game viewing across vast, open plains.
This classic safari destination provides year-round wildlife sightings. Expect to see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos on every game drive.
From July to October, the Great Migration moves into the Masai Mara. Over two million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti, creating dramatic river crossings and intense predator action.
Start your day with a sunrise hot-air balloon safari and enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush. For a cultural experience, visit a local Maasai village to learn about their heritage and way of life.
Serengeti National Park | Tanzania
The Serengeti, Tanzania’s oldest national park, offers world-class wildlife experiences throughout the year. It is most famous for the Great Migration, when over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, and 200,000 gazelles move through the plains.
But the magic of the Serengeti goes far beyond the migration. Big cat sightings are common year-round. Lions rest on rocky outcrops, leopards hide in woodlands, and cheetahs race across the grasslands.
Large herds of buffalo and elephants roam the savanna. Giraffes often appear on the horizon, adding to the timeless scenery.
Stay in luxury migrational camps or remote lodges in the Ndutu region. These camps offer access to off-roading and walking safaris, giving you an up-close look at one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems.
Ngorongoro Crater | Tanzania
Zanzibar is an island rich in history and culture. For centuries, it has attracted seafarers, traders, and merchants to its iconic shoreline. Set in the Indian Ocean, just off the coast of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an archipelago of islands, each offering something unique. It’s the perfect place to reflect and soak up your time in Africa.
Explore the bustling fish markets and winding alleys of Stone Town, or unwind on tranquil beaches and exclusive private islands. Zanzibar is where time slows down and island life takes over.
Relax on white-sand beaches. Snorkel or dive vibrant coral reefs. Cruise into the sunset on a traditional dhow.
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