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12 Day Great Migration & Big Five Photographic Safari

Serengeti national park

Tour Details

Overview

This luxurious 12-day African journey is designed for those who seek soul-deep adventure, timeless wildlife encounters, and a transformative escape into the wilderness. Starting in Tanzania and ending in Kenya, you'll explore Africa’s greatest ecosystems from the elephant-drenched savannahs of Tarangire to the dramatic predator hunts of Serengeti and Masai Mara.

You’ll follow the Great Migration, witness river crossings, walk among giant baobabs, and meet Maasai warriors. End your experience in Amboseli, where elephants roam beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro, and finally Nairobi, where wild giraffes graze with a city skyline as their backdrop.

Every destination is paired with world-class luxury and ultra-luxury lodges, hand-selected for comfort, scenery, service, and unique location.


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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: Welcome to Tanzania – Tarangire’s Baobabs & Giants

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

    Day 2: Tarangire – Predators, Birds & Baobab Giants

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

    Day 3: Into the Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Lost World

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

    Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park – Welcome to the Wild Heart of Africa

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

    Day 5: Serengeti – The Kingdom of Predators

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

    Day 6: Serengeti – The Great Migration Unfolds

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

    Day 7: Serengeti – Wild at Heart

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

    Day 8: Fly to Masai Mara – Cultural Encounters & River Crossings

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

    Day 9: Masai Mara – Big Cats & Golden Savannah

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

    Day 10: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Vistas

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

    Day 11: Amboseli – Final Safari Moments

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

    Day 12: Nairobi – Urban Safari & Departure

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

    Day by Day Safari Journey

    1

    Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania – Tarangire’s Baobabs & Giants

    Welcome to Tanzania – Tarangire’s Baobabs & Giants
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Tarangire National Park

    Your journey begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. You'll be welcomed by your private guide and transferred directly to Tarangire National Park a true hidden gem in northern Tanzania.

    Spend your afternoon photographing elephants bathing in the river, and admire the silhouette of massive baobab trees at sunset. Tarangire boasts one of the highest elephant concentrations in Africa, offering an intimate wildlife experience away from crowds.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Elewana Tarangire Treetops (elevated suites among ancient baobabs)

    • Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge (panoramic ridge views)

    Meals: Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Game drive with elephants & antelope

    • Iconic baobab landscapes

    • Sunset over the river valley

    2

    Day 2: Tarangire – Predators, Birds & Baobab Giants

    Tarangire – Predators, Birds & Baobab Giants
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Tarangire National Park

    Begin with a dawn game drive, the best time to track lions and leopards as they hunt. Your guide will take you to off-the-beaten-path areas for rare sightings. Tarangire is also a birder’s paradise, home to over 500 species, from colorful kingfishers to the rare vulturine guinea fowl.

    Relax with a bush lunch and enjoy a golden-hour safari to complete your day with perfect lighting for photography.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Elewana Tarangire Treetops

    • Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Lion & leopard tracking

    • Rare bird photography

    • Immersive game viewing in remote sections

    3

    Day 3: Into the Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Lost World

    Into the Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Lost World
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, drive through scenic highlands toward Ngorongoro Crater, an ancient volcanic caldera sheltering an astonishing concentration of wildlife.

    Descend 600 meters into the crater for a full-day game drive, where rhinos, lions, buffalo, elephants, and hippos can all be seen in a single afternoon. The lush crater floor, with its green meadows and alkaline lakes, is unmatched in beauty.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge 

    • Luxury: The Highlands Ngorongoro 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Full Big Five sightings

    • Stunning caldera views

    • Exclusive picnic inside the crater

    4

    Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park – Welcome to the Wild Heart of Africa

    Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park – Welcome to the Wild Heart of Africa
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Today you depart for the legendary Serengeti, where your safari elevates to another level. Cross into wide-open plains dotted with acacia trees and kopjes iconic landscapes straight out of a wildlife documentary.

    On arrival, enjoy your first game drive, possibly spotting cheetahs stalking gazelle or lion cubs playing in the tall grass.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti 

    • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Endless savannah views

    • Incredible predator sightings

    • Arrival into the realm of the Great Migration

    5

    Day 5: Serengeti – The Kingdom of Predators

    Serengeti – The Kingdom of Predators
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Begin the day early, tracking lion prides, resting leopards, and speedy cheetahs with your expert guide. Learn the unique behaviors of each species and position yourself for once-in-a-lifetime photos.

    Witness predator-prey interactions and perhaps even a live hunt this is the raw, thrilling Serengeti.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: One Nature Nyaruswiga

    • Luxury:  Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Lion hunts and leopard tracking

    • Nature photography in golden light

    • Bush breakfast or sundowners (optional)

    6

    Day 6: Serengeti – The Great Migration Unfolds

    Serengeti – The Great Migration Unfolds
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Today centers around one of Earth’s most breathtaking wildlife events: The Great Migration. Depending on timing and location, you may see herds braving the Mara River, dodging crocodiles and predators as they cross from Tanzania into Kenya.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: One Nature Nyaruswiga

    • Luxury:  Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Migration tracking (July–Oct)

    • Wildebeest crossings & predator ambushes

    • High-speed cheetah action shots

    7

    Day 7: Serengeti – Wild at Heart

     Serengeti – Wild at Heart
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Serengeti National Park

    Spend your final full day in Serengeti venturing into new sectors of the park. Your guide will adapt your route based on animal movements and your photographic goals. Enjoy rare chances to see wild dogs, servals, or caracal.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: One Nature Nyaruswiga

    • Luxury:  Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Big cat tracking

    • Sunrise bush walks or scenic sundowners

    • Untouched wilderness photography

    8

    Day 8: Fly to Masai Mara – Cultural Encounters & River Crossings

    Fly to Masai Mara – Cultural Encounters & River Crossings
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Take a scenic bush flight to Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon landing, begin your exploration of one of Africa’s premier game-viewing regions.

    Later, visit a Maasai village, interact with warriors, and learn their customs. It’s a cultural immersion that balances the wild with tradition.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Angama Mara 

    • Luxury: Mara Bushtops Camp 

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Maasai village experience

    • River crossing vantage points

    • High-density predator sightings

    9

    Day 9: Masai Mara – Big Cats & Golden Savannah

     Masai Mara – Big Cats & Golden Savannah
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Spend your day tracking resident lion prides, cheetahs in pursuit, and elusive leopards in fig trees. Your guide will tailor the safari to the day’s activity, including optional picnic breakfasts or bush lunches.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Angama Mara

    • Luxury: Mara Bushtops

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Full-day game drive

    • Big cat photography sessions

    • Optional hot-air balloon safari

    10

    Day 10: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Vistas

    Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Vistas
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Amboseli National Park

    Fly south to Amboseli National Park, where elephants roam below the snowcapped summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Few parks offer such cinematic photography. The large-tusked bulls here are famous worldwide.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury: Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

    • Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Elephant herds in the shadow of Kili

    • Wetlands filled with birds

    • Cultural insights from local communities

    11

    Day 11: Amboseli – Final Safari Moments

    Amboseli – Final Safari Moments
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Amboseli National Park

    Enjoy a final full day of safari in Amboseli. Track elephants along dry riverbeds, observe lion prides, and capture dramatic sunrise or sunset images over Mt. Kilimanjaro.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Ultra-Luxury:  Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

    • Luxury: Amboseli Serena Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Highlights:

    • Scenic shots with Kilimanjaro

    • Close encounters with large herds

    • Last golden-hour photography session

    12

    Day 12: Nairobi – Urban Safari & Departure

     Nairobi – Urban Safari & Departure
    Destinations:
    Nairobi

    Fly back to Nairobi, where you’ll enjoy a short excursion to Nairobi National Park the only park on Earth where lions roam with a skyline backdrop. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet rescued baby elephants and stop at the Giraffe Centre for up-close interaction.

    Your guide will then transfer you to the airport for your international flight home.

    Accommodation: None (can be arranged upon request)
    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
    Highlights:

    • Nairobi National Park visit

    • Giraffe & elephant conservation

    • Airport drop-off & farewell

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    • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
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    • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
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    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Gratuities for guides and crew
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    • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
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    Cancellation 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.

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