12-Day Kenya – Tanzania Migration Safari
Four Iconic Wilderness Destinations Across East Africa
Trip Overview
This 12-day cross-border safari blends Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara and Amboseli with Tanzania’s Serengeti and the remote wilderness of Rubondo Island. The journey features seamless transfers, handpicked luxury camps, world-class guiding and exceptional wildlife experiences – from big-cat action in Naboisho to river-crossing drama in the Northern Serengeti and rare encounters with chimpanzees on Rubondo.
Enjoy curated activities, gourmet full-board hospitality, house drinks and exclusive experiences such as night game drives, bush walks, boat safaris and fishing. The itinerary ends with a cultural visit to Kobe Beads before departure from Nairobi.
Safari at a Glance
| Day | Destination | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi | The Residences at Karen | Half Board |
| 2 | Mara Naboisho Conservancy | Encounter Mara Camp | Full Board |
| 3 | Mara Naboisho Conservancy | Encounter Mara Camp | Full Board |
| 4 | Northern Serengeti – Lamai | Ubuntu Migration Camp | Full Board |
| 5 | Northern Serengeti – Lamai | Ubuntu Migration Camp | Full Board |
| 6 | Northern Serengeti – Lamai | Ubuntu Migration Camp | Full Board |
| 7 | Rubondo Island National Park | Rubondo Island Camp | Full Board |
| 8 | Rubondo Island National Park | Rubondo Island Camp | Full Board |
| 9 | Arusha | Arusha Coffee Lodge | Dinner Included |
| 10 | Amboseli National Park | Tawi Lodge | Full Board |
| 11 | Amboseli National Park | Tawi Lodge | Full Board |
| 12 | Nairobi – Departure | Departure | Breakfast |
Safari Highlights
- Explore the wildlife-rich Mara Naboisho Conservancy
- Search for lions, cheetahs and other big cats
- Experience the Great Migration in the Northern Serengeti Lamai region
- Explore the remote rainforest and shores of Rubondo Island
- Optional chimpanzee trekking and island wildlife experiences
- Boat safaris, fishing and nature walks on Rubondo
- Enjoy Amboseli’s elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Experience night game drives and guided bush walks
- Visit Kobe Beads before departure from Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi
Approximately 40 minutes from the airport to the hotel
Arrive in Nairobi for a warm meet-and-greet followed by a private transfer to The Residences at Karen. Settle in and enjoy time to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt to enjoy a round of golf at an additional cost. Dinner is included at the hotel.
The Residences at Karen
Meal Plan: Half Board
Enjoy a comfortable Nairobi stay before beginning your cross-border safari through East Africa’s celebrated wildlife destinations.
Nairobi – Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Road transfer to Wilson Airport, followed by a scheduled flight to Mara Naboisho
After breakfast at 09:00, transfer to Wilson Airport, approximately 25–30 minutes away, for the mid-morning Safarilink flight to Mara Naboisho, scheduled from 10:00 to 11:00. On arrival, meet your camp guides and transfer to camp. The drive is approximately 30 minutes directly, or longer if you enjoy a game drive en route.
Check in and relax before heading out to discover the conservancy’s remarkable wildlife. Enjoy shared day and night game drives, a visit to a Maasai village and excellent opportunities to search for big cats.
Encounter Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks excluding champagne and limited laundry.
Stay in the wildlife-rich Mara Naboisho Conservancy, known for its big cats, community-led conservation and intimate safari atmosphere. Shared day and night game drives offer varied opportunities to experience the wilderness.
Full-Day Safari in Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Full day of wildlife viewing
Spend another day exploring Mara Naboisho with experienced camp guides. Enjoy shared game drives in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and the conservancy’s large resident herbivore herds. Depending on the camp schedule and wildlife activity, enjoy opportunities for night game drives and a cultural visit to a Maasai village.
Wildlife and Cultural Highlights
- Big-cat viewing and predator activity
- Large resident herbivore herds
- Shared game drives and possible night drives
- Maasai culture and community experiences
Encounter Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks excluding champagne and limited laundry.
Enjoy a second night in the conservancy, with more time to explore its diverse wildlife and experience the quieter atmosphere of a private conservation area.
Mara Naboisho – Northern Serengeti, Lamai Region
Flight via the Isebania border, with road transfers and customs formalities
Depart after breakfast at 09:00 and enjoy an en-route game drive to the airstrip. Fly towards Serengeti Lamai between approximately 11:00 and 13:45, via the Isebania border. The border crossing includes road transfers and customs formalities: Migori to Isebania takes approximately 30 minutes, customs procedures around 30–45 minutes, and Isebania to Tarime approximately 20 minutes.
Meet your Tanzanian guide, enjoy a picnic lunch and begin your safari after lunch. Continue through the Northern Serengeti landscape before arriving at camp later in the evening for check-in and relaxation.
Ubuntu Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks, scheduled 4x4 open-vehicle game drives and limited laundry.
Set near the Mara River region, Ubuntu Migration Camp provides access to the Northern Serengeti’s Great Migration landscape, with opportunities to search for wildebeest, zebras and predators.
Great Migration Safari – Northern Serengeti
Full day of game drives
Spend the day exploring the Lamai region and searching for wildebeest herds moving through the Northern Serengeti. Your guide will adapt the day’s game drives to wildlife activity and the location of the herds. Explore the river region, open plains and kopjes while searching for predators and the Big Five.
Wildlife Highlights
- Great Migration herds and zebras
- Potential Mara River crossing viewpoints
- Lions, leopards and other predators
- Elephants, buffaloes and plains wildlife
Migration movements depend on natural conditions. Wildlife sightings and specific river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Ubuntu Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks, scheduled 4x4 open-vehicle game drives and limited laundry.
Enjoy another night in the Lamai region, allowing more time to explore the migration routes and wildlife-rich corners of Northern Serengeti.
Full-Day Safari – Northern Serengeti Lamai
Full day of game drives
Continue exploring the Northern Serengeti with scheduled game drives in a 4x4 open safari vehicle. Follow wildlife activity across the plains and near the Mara River, searching for the Great Migration, resident predators and the Big Five. Optional walking safaris may be available at an additional cost, subject to camp arrangements and conditions.
Experiences
- Scheduled game drives in open 4x4 vehicles
- Migration and predator viewing opportunities
- Scenic views across the Lamai region
- Optional walking safari at additional cost
Ubuntu Migration Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks, scheduled 4x4 open-vehicle game drives and limited laundry.
Enjoy your final night in the Northern Serengeti, surrounded by the region’s remarkable wilderness and seasonal migration activity.
Northern Serengeti – Rubondo Island National Park
Transfer to Lamai Airstrip and flight to Rubondo Island
After breakfast, transfer to Lamai Airstrip at approximately 07:30 for the flight to Rubondo Island, scheduled from 09:30 to 10:45. On arrival, take a short drive of around 15 minutes to camp for check-in and relaxation.
Begin discovering the island’s unique wilderness, with activities that may include game drives, boat safaris, swamp excursions, fishing, nature walks and chimpanzee trekking, subject to schedules, availability and applicable permits.
Rubondo Island Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks excluding champagne and limited laundry.
Stay in a secluded lakeside setting surrounded by forest, secluded bays and the waters of Lake Victoria. Rubondo offers a distinctive island experience with wildlife activities and opportunities to explore its natural environment.
Explore Rubondo Island National Park
Full day of island activities
Spend a full day exploring Rubondo Island’s remarkable mix of forest, lakeshore and wildlife habitats. Depending on conditions and the activity schedule, experiences may include a boat safari, fishing, nature walks, swamp excursions, game drives and chimpanzee trekking.
Island Experiences
- Boat safari on Lake Victoria
- Fishing experience
- Nature walks and forest exploration
- Chimpanzee trekking, subject to permit and availability
- Search for sitatunga, forest wildlife and birdlife
Chimpanzee trekking and other wildlife encounters are subject to park regulations, availability, conditions and the applicable permits.
Rubondo Island Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included camp benefits: House drinks excluding champagne and limited laundry.
Enjoy a second night on the island, with time to experience its tranquillity and explore more of its natural landscapes.
Rubondo Island – Arusha
Afternoon flight scheduled approximately 15:15–18:20
Enjoy a relaxed morning and lunch before checking out. Take the afternoon flight to Arusha, scheduled from approximately 15:15 to 18:20. On arrival, transfer to Arusha Coffee Lodge, around five minutes away depending on traffic. Dinner is included.
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Dinner included
Relax in Arusha before continuing by road across the Kenya–Tanzania border towards Amboseli National Park.
Arusha – Amboseli National Park
Approximately 1.5 hours to Namanga border and a further 3 hours to Amboseli
After breakfast at 08:00, transfer by road to the Namanga border, approximately 1.5 hours away. Complete customs and immigration formalities, change vehicles and continue to Amboseli National Park, a drive of approximately three hours. Arrive at Tawi Lodge in time for lunch at around 13:30, followed by check-in and relaxation.
In the afternoon, enjoy a safari, sundowner and night game drive, subject to the lodge schedule and local conditions.
Tawi Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Included experiences: Shared day and night game drives, bush walks, sundowners, bush breakfasts, camel ride and laundry as specified.
Located in the Kimana Wildlife Corridor, Tawi Lodge offers an eco-luxury setting near Amboseli, known for large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park
Full day of safari activities
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and striking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy shared game drives, wildlife photography and opportunities to discover the park’s plains and wetlands.
Included Experiences
- Shared day and night game drives as scheduled
- Bush breakfast and sundowner experiences
- Guided bush walks
- Camel ride
- Full-board accommodation
- House wine, beer, soft drinks and selected spirits as specified
- Laundry as specified
Tawi Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy a second night at Tawi Lodge, combining wilderness activities, relaxed hospitality and views of the Kilimanjaro landscape.
Amboseli – Nairobi – Departure
Morning flight scheduled approximately 08:10–09:00
After breakfast at approximately 07:30, transfer to the Amboseli airstrip for the morning flight to Wilson Airport, scheduled from 08:10 to 09:00. On arrival in Nairobi, visit Kobe Beads for a cultural experience. Lunch is optional and payable directly. Afterwards, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Departure from Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Conclude your Kenya and Tanzania safari with memories of the Great Migration, remote island wilderness, remarkable wildlife and Amboseli’s iconic landscapes.
Destination & Accommodation Highlights
Mara Naboisho Conservancy – Encounter Mara Camp
Mara Naboisho Conservancy offers an exclusive wildlife experience in the Greater Mara, where limited camp numbers and community-led conservation help create an intimate safari setting. Guests can search for lions, cheetahs and large resident herbivore herds, often with fewer vehicles than in busier areas.
Encounter Mara Camp combines tented accommodation, personalised guiding and Maasai hospitality. Day and night game drives, guided bush walks where available, and cultural encounters offer different ways to experience the conservancy’s wildlife and landscapes.
Serengeti National Park – Ubuntu Migration Camp
The Lamai region of Northern Serengeti is an important area for Great Migration viewing, with seasonal opportunities to explore the Mara River region. Ubuntu Migration Camp offers a mobile safari setting, canvas accommodation and access to the landscape where wildebeest, zebras and predators may be encountered.
Open-sided 4x4 vehicles, experienced guides and flexible game-drive schedules help guests explore the plains, kopjes and river areas. Wildlife movements vary with natural conditions, and specific river crossings cannot be guaranteed.
Rubondo Island National Park – Rubondo Island Camp
Rubondo Island is a distinctive wilderness destination surrounded by rainforest, secluded bays and the waters of Lake Victoria. Rubondo Island Camp provides a lakeside base for exploring the island’s forests and wildlife habitats.
Experiences may include boat safaris, forest walks, fishing, game drives, birdwatching and chimpanzee trekking, subject to availability, permits and park regulations. Wildlife sightings and activities depend on conditions.
Amboseli National Park – Tawi Lodge
Amboseli is celebrated for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Tawi Lodge is located in the Kimana Wildlife Corridor and offers an eco-luxury base for exploring the surrounding landscape.
Activities described for this stay include day and night game drives, bush walks, bush breakfasts and sundowners. The combination of wildlife viewing and mountain scenery creates a distinctive final safari experience.
Tour Cost
Rates per person sharing, quoted in USD.
| Number of Guests | Rate per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2 guests | $11,297.00 |
| 4 guests | $11,093.00 |
| 6 guests | $11,026.00 |
| 8 guests | $11,093.00 |
| 10 guests | $11,053.00 |
| 12 guests | $11,026.00 |
| 14 guests | $11,064.00 |
| 16 guests | $11,043.00 |
| 18 guests | $11,026.00 |
Included & Excluded
Included in Your Safari
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Ground transfers and local flights mentioned in the itinerary
- 11 nights’ accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals on a full-board basis where specified
- Day and night game drives as described
- Bush walks, sundowners and bush breakfasts as described
- Boat safari and fishing on Rubondo Island as specified
- Chimpanzee trekking permit as specified, subject to permit confirmation
- Services of English-speaking guides
- Limited laundry at specified camps and lodges
- House drinks as specified, excluding champagne where stated
- Park entrance and concession fees
- AMREF emergency evacuation cover
- 24/7 ground support
- English wildlife e-notebook
- Visit to a Maasai village in one of the listed destinations, subject to arrangements
- Dinner in Nairobi and at Arusha Coffee Lodge as specified
- Flight from Amboseli to Nairobi
Excluded from Your Safari
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Medical insurance
- Optional activities not specified as included
- Personal items and medications
- Gift shop purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional balloon safari
- Anything not listed as included
Important Safari Information
This itinerary includes cross-border travel between Kenya and Tanzania, scheduled flights and road transfers. Flight timings, border procedures and activity schedules may change. Great Migration movements and specific river crossings cannot be guaranteed. Chimpanzee trekking, fishing and other park activities are subject to applicable permits, availability, park regulations and conditions. Optional activities and personal expenses are payable separately unless explicitly confirmed as included.
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