Sunward Great Migration Expedition

Overview

A signature journey, designed by East African specialists.

Sunward Great Migration Expedition is a 11-day / 10-night cross-border road safari travelling from Nairobi through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Arusha before concluding in Nairobi. The route ranges from Rift Valley scenery, rhino habitat and abundant birdlife in Lake Nakuru, open savannahs, big-cat country and classic East African wildlife viewing in Masai Mara, and vast plains, dramatic wildlife concentrations and one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes in Northern Serengeti before continuing through additional contrasting landscapes. The cross-border routing is coordinated to connect the neighbouring ecosystems while allowing time for game drives on both sides of the frontier.

Signature Highlights

Moments that define this journey.

Lake Nakuru: Rift Valley scenery, rhino habitat and abundant birdlife.

Masai Mara: open savannahs, big-cat country and classic East African wildlife viewing.

Northern Serengeti: vast plains, dramatic wildlife concentrations and one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes.

Central Serengeti: vast plains, dramatic wildlife concentrations and one of Africa's most celebrated safari landscapes.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area: the spectacular crater landscape and concentrated wildlife of the Ngorongoro highlands.

A continuous Kenya-Tanzania journey with coordinated border formalities and experienced local guides.

Access to the wider Great Migration ecosystem, with sightings dependent on season and wildlife movement.

Depart Nairobi and travel by road to Lake Nakuru. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park.

Stay: Lake Nakuru

Depart Lake Nakuru and travel by road to Masai Mara. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy game drives across the reserve in search of plains game, predators and the wider Mara ecosystem.

Stay: Masai Mara

Spend the day enjoying game drives across the reserve in search of plains game, predators and the wider Mara ecosystem. Morning and afternoon experiences are arranged around local conditions, with time between outings to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Stay: Masai Mara

Depart Masai Mara and travel by road to Northern Serengeti. Complete the required border formalities at Sand River with assistance from border representatives and guides. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the Serengeti's varied habitats.

Stay: Northern Serengeti

Spend the day enjoying morning and afternoon game drives through the Serengeti's varied habitats. Morning and afternoon experiences are arranged around local conditions, with time between outings to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Stay: Northern Serengeti

Depart Northern Serengeti and travel by road to Central Serengeti. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the Serengeti's varied habitats.

Stay: Central Serengeti

Depart Central Serengeti and travel by road to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy a crater descent and game drive, subject to park operating arrangements.

Stay: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Depart Ngorongoro Conservation Area and travel by road to Tarangire National Park. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy game drives through Tarangire National Park.

Stay: Tarangire National Park

Depart Tarangire National Park and travel by road to Arusha. After arrival and time to settle in, enjoy arrival, departure or a guided gateway-city experience.

Stay: Arusha

After breakfast and, time permitting, a final morning experience, begin the onward road journey to Nairobi. The safari concludes with a transfer to your hotel, airport or onward departure point in Nairobi.

Meals: Breakfast