Great Migration & Big Five Photographic Safari

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, 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: Great Migration & Big Five Photographic Safari
  • 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

    Kilimanjaro

    Nairobi

  • Can be Customized as:

  • Duration:

    Day: 12 Night: 11
  • You Visit:

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

Drinks:

  • Water
  • Juice
  • Soda
  • Wine
  • Coffee

special dishes:

  • Vegan

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

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Day 2: Tarangire – Predators, Birds & Baobab Giants

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

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

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Day 5: Serengeti – The Kingdom of Predators

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Day 6: Serengeti – The Great Migration Unfolds

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Day 7: Serengeti – Wild at Heart

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

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Day 9: Masai Mara – Big Cats & Golden Savannah

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Day 10: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Vistas

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Day 11: Amboseli – Final Safari Moments

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Day 12: Nairobi – Urban Safari & Departure

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Iternerary:

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

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

Day 2: Tarangire – Predators, Birds & Baobab Giants

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

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

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

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

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

Day 5: Serengeti – The Kingdom of Predators

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)

Day 6: Serengeti – The Great Migration Unfolds

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

Day 7: Serengeti – Wild at Heart

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

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

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

Day 9: Masai Mara – Big Cats & Golden Savannah

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

Day 10: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Vistas

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

Day 11: Amboseli – Final Safari Moments

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

Day 12: Nairobi – Urban Safari & Departure

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

For personalized pricing and availability, please contact us directly.

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  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • 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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