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13 Day East Africa Road Safari – The Great Migration, Big Five & Elephant Kingdom

Ngorongoro conservation area

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Overview

This 14-day East African road safari is the definition of immersive elegance. It’s designed for the discerning traveler who wants to feel the heartbeat of Africa not from the air, but along the legendary roads that wind through her most iconic landscapes.

Starting in Tanzania, descend into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, trace the migration through Serengeti’s sweeping plains, cross into Kenya for big cat encounters in the Masai Mara, and finish at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro surrounded by giants Amboseli’s famed elephant herds. Every lodge has been handpicked for its service, design, and location, offering tranquility after exhilarating days on safari.


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    Tour Highlights

    Luxury Accommodation

    Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps.

    Flexible Start Dates

    Begin on any available day.

    Customizable Itinerary

    Modify to match your preferences.

    Private Safari

    Exclusive vehicle and guide.

    Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 2: Arusha to Ngorongoro – Highland Beauty & Ancient Land

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 3: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater – Earth’s Eden

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 4: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 5: Central Serengeti – Predator Territory

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 6: Central to Northern Serengeti – Following the Great Migration

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Migration River Drama

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 8: Serengeti NP to Masai Mara National Reserve (via Isebania) – Into Kenya

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 9: Full Day Masai Mara – Big Cats & Endless Plains

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 10: Masai Mara to Amboseli NP– Rift Valley to Elephant Lands

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 11: Full Day Amboseli NP – Kilimanjaro's Backyard

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 12: Amboseli NP to Nairobi – Capital Calm

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 13: Nairobi – Departure

    Accommodation: 0
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day by Day Safari Journey

    1

    Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

    Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Arusha

    Welcome to Tanzania. Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you're personally greeted and transferred to your peaceful lodge in Arusha. Nestled in a lush coffee estate or a gardened retreat, this is where your senses begin to shift. The air is clean. The pace slows. Africa begins.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Legendary Lodge

    • Luxury:  Arusha Coffee Lodge by Elewana

    Meals: Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Personalized welcome, scenic estate, spa and wine cellar options

    2

    Day 2: Arusha to Ngorongoro – Highland Beauty & Ancient Land

    Arusha to Ngorongoro – Highland Beauty & Ancient Land
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ngorongoro Crater

    Depart Arusha and drive through rolling coffee plantations and Maasai homelands into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge perched on the edge of the crater, offering panoramic views and a sense of timeless wonder. Spend your afternoon walking along the rim, visiting a Maasai boma, or sipping wine as clouds roll through the forest canopy.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 

    • Luxury: The Highlands Ngorongoro 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Scenic highland drive, Maasai interaction, crater rim sunset

    3

    Day 3: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater – Earth’s Eden

    Full Day Ngorongoro Crater – Earth’s Eden
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ngorongoro Crater

    Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day private game drive. This caldera, often called the "Garden of Eden", shelters nearly every species found in East Africa—including black rhinos, massive bull elephants, prides of lions, flamingos, and elusive leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, and later return to your lodge with time to unwind or enjoy a private bush dinner under the stars.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 

    • Luxury: The Highlands Ngorongoro 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Crater floor safari, Lerai Forest, soda lake photography, rare rhino sightings

    4

    Day 4: Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild

    Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti – Into the Heart of the Wild
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, travel across the highlands and descend onto the endless plains of the Serengeti. The journey is part of the experience passing ancient Maasai land, granite kopjes, and migrating herds en route. Arrive at your luxury camp in the Central Serengeti in time for a golden-hour game drive.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

    • Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: En route wildlife spotting, sunset drive, welcome drinks in the wild

    5

    Day 5: Central Serengeti – Predator Territory

    Central Serengeti – Predator Territory
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Explore the Central Serengeti—home to one of the highest concentrations of big cats in Africa. Track lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and leopards lounging in acacias. Optional visit to the Serengeti Research Centre for conservation insights.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

    • Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Full-day safari, big cat photography, optional conservation tour

    6

    Day 6: Central to Northern Serengeti – Following the Great Migration

    Central to Northern Serengeti – Following the Great Migration
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Drive north toward the Mara River, passing herds of wildebeest and zebra. This is the path of the Great Migration, where predator-prey drama unfolds daily. Check into your lodge near the river, with chances to see crossings from your deck or during your game drives.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Singita Mara River Camp 

    • Luxury: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Mara River ecosystem, migrating herds, riverbank sundowners

    7

    Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Migration River Drama

    Northern Serengeti – Migration River Drama
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Spend your day seeking the most dramatic moments in wildlife: thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River, crocodiles lurking, lions stalking the herds. Your expert guide will position you in prime viewing locations. Back at camp, dine under the stars with a fire crackling nearby.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Singita Mara River Camp 

    • Luxury: Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: River crossings, predator interactions, wilderness luxury

    8

    Day 8: Serengeti NP to Masai Mara National Reserve (via Isebania) – Into Kenya

     Serengeti NP to Masai Mara National Reserve (via Isebania) – Into Kenya
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    After breakfast, begin your cross-border journey. Game drive en route to the Isebania border, complete customs, and continue into Kenya's Masai Mara. Arrive at your lodge with views stretching across the rolling plains.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Angama Mara 

    • Luxury: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Border safari adventure, new landscapes, Mara welcome

    9

    Day 9: Full Day Masai Mara – Big Cats & Endless Plains

    Full Day Masai Mara – Big Cats & Endless Plains
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Rise early for a full-day safari in the legendary Masai Mara, home to cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and massive lion prides. With the Great Migration passing through from July to October, the action is unmatched. Optional visit to a traditional Maasai village to learn about their warrior culture and way of life.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Angama Mara 

    • Luxury: Mara Ngenche Safari Camp 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Full-day drive, big cat encounters, Maasai cultural insight

    10

    Day 10: Masai Mara to Amboseli NP– Rift Valley to Elephant Lands

    Masai Mara to Amboseli NP– Rift Valley to Elephant Lands
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Amboseli National Park

    Leave the Mara early and drive south through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, passing through Nairobi and onward to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, where large elephant herds roam freely across swampy plains. Enjoy a soft afternoon drive before dinner overlooking the glowing peak.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury:   Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

    • Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Rift Valley drive, Kilimanjaro backdrop, elephant herds

    11

    Day 11: Full Day Amboseli NP – Kilimanjaro's Backyard

    Full Day Amboseli  NP – Kilimanjaro's Backyard
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Amboseli National Park

    Explore Amboseli in full. Begin with a dawn drive to catch golden light on Kilimanjaro, followed by up-close elephant encounters. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views or choose to relax at camp, soaking in the serenity.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

    • Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Elephant tracking, Kilimanjaro photography, savannah serenity

    12

    Day 12: Amboseli NP to Nairobi – Capital Calm

    Amboseli NP to Nairobi – Capital Calm
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Nairobi

    After a relaxed breakfast, drive to Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. On arrival, check in to your elegant city retreat. Optional visits to the Giraffe Centre or David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage can be arranged based on your interests.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Giraffe Manor 

    • Luxury: Hemingways Nairobi

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Experience Highlights: Smooth return, cultural add-ons, elegant city escape

    13

    Day 13: Nairobi – Departure

    Nairobi – Departure
    Destinations:
    Nairobi

    Enjoy your final East African breakfast before your private transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Depart with memories of lions roaring in the Serengeti, gorillas in the mist (if added later), and elephants in the shadow of Kilimanjaro.

    Accommodation:None/On request

    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

    Experience Highlights: Farewell from your guide, handcrafted souvenir gift


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    1. Cancellation by the Client

    If you wish to cancel your tour, written notification must be provided to Eagle Soul Adventure via email. The following cancellation charges will apply, calculated from the date the written notice is received:

    60 days or more before departure: 20% of the total tour cost (deposit is non-refundable).

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    Please note that no refunds will be issued for no-shows or unused portions of the itinerary once the tour has commenced.

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