This exciting eight-day safari to Kenya and Tanzania is timed to coincide not only with the Great Wildebeest Migration, but with its calving season in the Serengeti, which means you get to see witness the arrival of the herds’ newest family members. It also takes in the majestic Masai Mara, where the game is excellent year round, and makes a stop at the incredible Ngorongoro Crater – an ancient caldera jam packed with wildlife.
Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to the Masai Mara. Reawaken your soul during your two-night stay at Bateleur Camp, where you can enjoy day and night game drives, nature walks, bush breakfasts, dinners and sundowner cocktails.
Wake up to the sounds of the bush and set out in an open 4×4 safari vehicle, searching for the incredible wildlife in the Masai Mara. Your professionally trained guide will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it’s tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting, getting to know the habits of the animals. Ask your hosts to serve your dinner on the lawns and unwind under a star-strewn sky; later you could join a Maasai warrior under a tree and listen to his mesmerising stories of the local culture.
This morning, after a delicious breakfast you will take a road transfer to the airstrip and depart on your light-aircraft flight from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti, with a cross-border transfer en route. From the airstrip, you will be met and transferred by road to Serengeti Under Canvas. Settle in and absorb the rustic charm of camping combined with true comfort and luxury.
Wake to the song of the birds and head out to explore. The game drives are tailored to suit your preference, with a choice between shorter, twice-daily drives or one long all-day game drive with a stop for a picnic lunch. The annual movements of the camps are carefully planned to anticipate the progress of the Great Wildebeest Migration, so you should not have to travel too far to see the vast herds. However, if the migration has moved off you may choose to spend more time in the vehicle in order to maximise your chances of seeing this incredible phenomenon. When the migration herds are not within easy reach, the camps remain in some of the most remote and beautiful corners of the Serengeti, with game drives setting off in search of the exceptional resident game.
Today brings another day to explore the lovely Serengeti, where you may get the chance to witness the wildebeest calving. From January to mid-March, most of the females give birth over a period of a few weeks. Never far away are their predators, Lion, hyena, leopard, cheetah waiting in anticipation. Return to camp after the day’s adventures and relax under the dark velvet night sky, sample hearty cuisine served on sparkling crystal and silver and gather around a roaring campfire to share stories of the day’s magic and listen to the African night come alive.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before heading off to Ngorongoro Crater on a light aircraft flight, landing at Lake Manyara airstrip. From there, you will embark on a road transfer to Nomad Entamanu Ngorongoro. Settle in while taking in the panoramic views stretching over the crater. Enjoy a guided walk on the crater rim with a Maasai scout, taking in more spectacular scenery of the surrounding highlands. Enjoy dinner at camp.
Wake up bright and early and, soon after dawn, you’ll be heading down into the crater to take in the outstanding volumes of wildlife. After a picnic lunch, you’ll return to camp, where you can once again go walking along the crater rim in the fresh highland air to learn about the smaller things and the ancient Maasai culture. Or, just stay in camp and enjoy your surroundings.
Enjoy breakfast and embark on a road transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip for your light-aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward travel arrangements.
