Big Five Safari

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

Ngorongoro conservation area

Tour Details

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, offering comfort and stunning views.

Flexible Start Dates

Begin your journey on any available day that suits your schedule.

Customizable Itinerary

Modify select accommodations and destinations to better fit your preferences.

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Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Activities & Transportation

  • Activities: Luxury Overland Safaris
  • Game drives: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Transfer: A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Tour Highlights:

  • Tour Start and End

    Arusha

    Nairobi

  • Can be Customized as:

    East Africa Road SafariPhotography SafarisPrivate SafarisAdventure SafarisSolo Traveler SafarisGreat Migration SafarisBig Five Safaris
  • Duration:

    Day: 13 Night: 12
  • You Visit:

    Amboseli National Park Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Masai Mara National Reserve

Drinks:

  • Water
  • Juice
  • Wine
  • Coffee

special dishes:

  • Vegan

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

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

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

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

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Day 5: Central Serengeti – Predator Territory

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

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Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Migration River Drama

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

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

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

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

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Day 12: Amboseli NP to Nairobi – Capital Calm

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Day 13: Nairobi – Departure

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Iternerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Day 5: Central Serengeti – Predator Territory

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

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

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

Day 7: Northern Serengeti – Migration River Drama

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Day 12: Amboseli NP to Nairobi – Capital Calm

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

Day 13: Nairobi – Departure

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


For personalized pricing and availability, please contact us directly.

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  • All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclude:

  • Inland Airfare costs
  • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Gratuities for guides and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Tips (Guideline: USD 15.00 per person per day)
  • Visa and travel insurance fees

Cancelation Policy:

At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to our clients while also ensuring the sustainability of our operations and commitments to local service providers.

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).

45–59 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost.

30–44 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost.

15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost.

14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost (no refund).

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

2. Cancellation by Eagle Soul Adventure

In rare circumstances where Eagle Soul Adventure must cancel a tour due to force majeure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient bookings, we will notify you as early as possible. You will have the choice to:

Receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding any non-refundable transaction fees

We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred due to tour cancellation, including but not limited to flight changes, visa fees, or travel insurance.

Disclaimer:

At Eagle Soul Adventure, we design journeys with care and purpose. This 8-day experience blends wildlife, culture, and relaxation—crafted for families who value both comfort and connection.

To ensure a smooth and meaningful adventure, please note the following:

  • Nature is unpredictable. Itinerary changes may occur due to weather, airstrip logistics, or park rules—but always with your safety and experience in mind.

  • Wildlife sightings vary. Our expert guides will do their best, but animals roam freely and sightings can't be guaranteed.

  • Accommodations may shift. We select premium, family-friendly stays. If changes are needed, we’ll offer a comparable or upgraded lodge.

  • Travel respectfully. Kindness toward local people, cultures, and environments deepens your journey and helps protect what we love.

  • Photos & media. We may document the trip for future storytelling. If you'd prefer not to be included, let us know in writing before departure.

We look forward to guiding your family through this unforgettable journey.

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