Light Expeditions · Light Land Expedition
Wild East Africa · Great Migration Safari
Route Map
East Africa Migration Route route map
Product Overview
- Travel Dates
- August 2-11, 2026
- Destinations
- Kenya and Tanzania
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Route Style
- Great Migration, safari game drives and grassland ecology
- Group Style
- Boutique small group
- Transport
- Land arrangements / light aircraft / safari vehicles
- Reference Stays
- JW Marriott Nairobi, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge, Paradise Plains Masai Mara, Nyuki Migration Camp, Serengeti Explorer by Elewana, Ngorongoro Lodge or similar
Trip Images
Images are indicative. Scenery and landing arrangements depend on the actual departure.
A 10-day light expedition through Kenya and Tanzania, designed around the Great Migration, Mara River wildlife viewing and selected safari lodge stays.
Route Map
East Africa Migration Route route map
Trip Highlights
Great Migration Season
The route is timed for migration movement across the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, with wildlife viewing dependent on season, guide judgment and animal behavior.
Maasai Mara Game Drives
Game drives may track big cats, elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra and other savanna wildlife across one of East Africa's best-known reserves.
Northern and Central Serengeti
The Tanzania section follows broad grassland ecosystems, predator-prey dynamics and changing wildlife concentrations.
Selected Safari Lodges
Reference stays combine city comfort, lake settings and safari camps, with final hotel and camp names confirmed before departure.
Daily Itinerary
You may first check the alongside the daily itinerary.
Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. After airport pickup, check in to JW Marriott Nairobi or a similar hotel and rest. Nairobi serves as the gateway for the lake and grassland safari sections ahead.
Nairobi - Naivasha
Travel from Nairobi to the Lake Naivasha area and check in to Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or similar. The day transitions into East African highland and lake ecology, with attention to birds, water landscapes and grassland environments.
Naivasha - Nakuru - Naivasha
Visit Nakuru or a surrounding lake area, then return to Naivasha. Lakes, flamingos, rhinos, giraffes and highland scenery are the main natural-observation themes of the day.
Naivasha - Maasai Mara
Travel from Naivasha to the Maasai Mara and check in to Paradise Plains Masai Mara or a similar camp. Enter one of Kenya's signature grassland ecosystems and begin the Great Migration safari section.
Full-Day Game Drive in the Maasai Mara
Spend the day on safari in the Maasai Mara, looking for wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife. Depending on the season, the guide will also track migration movements and predator activity.
Maasai Mara - Northern Serengeti
Continue from the Maasai Mara to northern Serengeti in Tanzania and check in to Nyuki Migration Camp or similar. Northern Serengeti connects closely with migration routes and is a major grassland wildlife-viewing area.
Northern Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of safari in northern Serengeti. Expansive grasslands, river valleys and wildlife groups form a classic East African scene, with the guide adjusting the route according to animal movement.
Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
Travel from northern to central Serengeti and check in to Serengeti Explorer by Elewana or similar. Continue observing savanna predators, herbivore herds and birdlife along the way.
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Travel from Serengeti to Ngorongoro and check in to Ngorongoro Lodge or similar. The crater area holds a relatively concentrated wildlife ecosystem and provides a strong natural finale to the East Africa route.
Ngorongoro - Arusha - Kilimanjaro Departure
Visit Ngorongoro, then continue to Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport for the return journey, concluding the Kenya and Tanzania Great Migration light expedition.
Migration routes, wildlife concentration points and river crossings cannot be guaranteed. Daily arrangements depend on guide judgment and real-time conditions in the reserves.
Transport and Stay Arrangements
Land Arrangements · East Africa Hotels and Camps
This is an East Africa light land expedition, connecting Kenya and Tanzania with light aircraft, safari vehicles and selected hotels or camps. Reference stays include a Nairobi city hotel, Lake Naivasha lodge, Maasai Mara camp, Serengeti migration camp and Ngorongoro Crater lodge. Final hotel names, room types and nights are subject to the pre-departure notice and signed contract.
- Transport
- Light aircraft + safari vehicles
- Nairobi
- JW Marriott Nairobi or similar
- Naivasha
- Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge or similar
- Maasai Mara
- Paradise Plains Masai Mara or similar
- Northern Serengeti
- Nyuki Migration Camp or similar
- Central Serengeti
- Serengeti Explorer by Elewana or similar
- Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Lodge or similar
Public Areas
- City 5-star hotel for arrival rest
- Lake lodge for nature observation
- Luxury safari camp in the Maasai Mara
- Migration camp in the Serengeti
- High-end lodge near the crater rim
Pricing Details
Cabin Pricing
| Cabin | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Light Expedition Seat | 10 days / 9 nights, Kenya + Tanzania | From ¥99,800 / person |
Included
- Accommodation listed in the itinerary, local vehicles and driver-guide service.
- National park and reserve entrance fees.
- Meals and safari game-drive arrangements listed in the itinerary.
Not Included
- International airfare, domestic flight differences, visa, insurance and personal expenses unless explicitly included.
- Single supplement, optional activities and extra costs caused by force majeure or personal changes.
Travel Notes
Wildlife Observation
Wildlife activity is naturally uncertain. Migration timing and river crossings cannot be guaranteed and should be understood as natural events.
Travel Preparation
East African grasslands involve day-night temperature differences, strong sun exposure and bumpy roads. Sun protection, dust protection, light warm layers and suitable camera equipment are recommended.
Availability and Price Confirmation
Small-group and expedition products can change quickly. Website pricing is for initial reference; final availability, price, taxes and promotional terms are subject to advisor confirmation and the signed contract.