12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Great Migration Safari & Diani Beach Escape (July–October)
Experience an extraordinary East Africa safari adventure combining world-famous wildlife reserves, Big Five game drives, the Great Migration spectacle, and a tropical Indian Ocean beach holiday. This carefully crafted Kenya and Tanzania safari itinerary blends luxury lodges, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to Lake Nakuru, one of Kenya’s premier safari destinations. Enjoy an evening game drive in this scenic Rift Valley park, famous for its flamingos, white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and elusive leopards. The acacia woodlands and alkaline lake create a breathtaking introduction to your African wildlife safari.
Day 2 – Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Mtito Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserve. En route, witness rolling savannah plains and traditional Maasai homesteads. Visit a Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience before settling into camp in time for relaxation ahead of your Mara safari adventure.
Day 3 – Full Day in Maasai Mara
Accommodation: Mtito Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Embark on full-day game drives across the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara. This reserve boasts one of Africa’s highest concentrations of predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. During the July–October Great Migration season, witness dramatic wildebeest river crossings along the Mara River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and an optional sundowner overlooking the endless African savannah.
Day 4 – Maasai Mara → Serengeti National Park (Northern)
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Cross the Kenya–Tanzania border (all logistics handled) and continue into the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a thrilling en-route game drive through the Northern Serengeti, prime territory for Great Migration herds and predator action.
Day 5 – Full Day Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Spend the day tracking wildebeest herds, zebras, and gazelles across the open plains. The Northern Serengeti is renowned for dramatic river crossings and intense predator-prey interactions. Morning and evening game drives maximize your chances of spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and crocodiles along the riverbanks.
Day 6 – Serengeti (Central)
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Game drive south toward Central Serengeti, known for year-round wildlife viewing and big cat sightings. The Seronera region offers exceptional opportunities to photograph lions perched on kopjes, leopards in acacia trees, and large elephant herds roaming the plains.
Day 7 – Full Day Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Enjoy an immersive full-day safari with picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti. Search for the Big Five and witness the raw beauty of Tanzania’s most celebrated national park. Endless golden savannahs and dramatic sunsets define this classic African safari experience.
Day 8 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens. This natural amphitheater offers excellent chances of spotting black rhinos, lions, buffalo, elephants, and hippos—all within a compact area.
Day 9 – Ngorongoro → Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)
Return to Kenya and proceed to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with spectacular photography opportunities against Africa’s highest peak.
Day 10 – Amboseli → Diani Beach
Accommodation: Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Meals: Dinner
Transfer to Nairobi (with a stopover at Emali) for your flight to Diani Beach. Arrive at Kenya’s most beautiful coastal destination, where white sands and turquoise waters await your relaxation.
Day 11 – Diani Beach Relaxation
Accommodation: Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Meals: All Inclusive
Unwind along the palm-fringed shores of Diani Beach. Enjoy optional water sports, snorkeling, dhow excursions, or simply relax by the Indian Ocean. This tropical beach extension perfectly complements your thrilling safari adventure.
Day 12 – Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer for your return flight to Nairobi, concluding your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania Great Migration safari and beach holiday.
Safari Highlights:
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- Great Migration river crossings (July–October peak season)
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- Big Five game viewing in Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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- Luxury tented camps and premium safari lodges
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- Mount Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
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- Indian Ocean beach holiday in Diani
This luxury East Africa safari package offers the perfect combination of wildlife adventure, cultural encounters, scenic landscapes, and coastal relaxation—ideal for honeymooners, families, photographers, and bucket-list travelers seeking the ultimate African safari experience.