Great East Africa Migration

Day 1: Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet your Odyssey Travel representative for a short safari briefing, then transfer to Eka Hotel. Overnight at Eka Hotel.

Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, drive to Amboseli and arrive for lunch. With Kilimanjaro often looming on the horizon, ease into safari rhythm with time for a swim or siesta, then head out for an afternoon game drive when the light softens and the animals start moving again. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

A full safari day with morning and afternoon game drives. An early start gives you the best chance of crisp Kilimanjaro views and peak wildlife activity before the heat rises, then you return to the lodge for downtime and a second drive later on. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 4: Amboseli to Karatu via Namanga and Arusha

Drive to Namanga for the Kenya-Tanzania border crossing, where your Tanzania driver-guide meets you. Continue to Arusha for lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, then climb into the greener northern highlands to Karatu, well placed for Ngorongoro. Overnight at The Plantation Lodge.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

An early start for a full day on the crater floor, a natural enclosure with dense wildlife viewing and strong Big Five potential. You return to the lodge before dusk, with enough time to freshen up before dinner. Overnight at The Plantation Lodge.

Day 6: Karatu to Serengeti (Seronera) via Olduvai Gorge

Drive into the Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai Gorge for a tour and lecture, then continue onto the central plains around Seronera, a perennial wildlife hotspot and a key section of the Great Migration route. Arrive at camp, settle in, and let the sounds of the bush take over. Overnight at Siringit Serengeti Camp.

Day 7: Serengeti (Seronera)

Morning and afternoon game drives in an area known for big cats, plains game, elephant, giraffe, hippo, and a surprising amount of birdlife. Overnight at Siringit Serengeti Camp.

Day 8: Serengeti (Seronera)

Another full safari day to follow fresh tracks and build on yesterday’s sightings. If you want a different perspective, a hot air balloon safari can be arranged at additional cost. Overnight at Siringit Serengeti Camp.

Day 9: Serengeti to Mara North Conservancy

After breakfast, fly to Tarime Airstrip near the Tanzania-Kenya border, then transfer by road to Migori Airstrip for your onward flight into the Maasai Mara. On arrival, your camp guide takes you on your first safari en route to camp. Check in, enjoy lunch with views towards the Mara River, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the conservancy. Overnight at Karen Blixen Camp.

Day 10: Mara North Conservancy

Spend the day on game drives in the conservancy, where controlled numbers often mean better positioning and longer time on sightings. You can also join a guided eco walk, visit the on-site cooking school, and, depending on timing, the bead project. A night game drive in the conservancy is included. Overnight at Karen Blixen Camp.

Day 11: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Wake to the bush and head into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, focusing on the classic Mara landscapes and the day’s best movement. Return to camp late afternoon. Overnight at Karen Blixen Camp.

Day 12: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, then connect onwards to Nairobi Airport for your international departure.

Included:

• Meet and greet services of Odyssey World personnel
• Airport and airstrip transfers
• Safari briefing
• Park and concession fees
• Internal domestic flights (Seronera/Migori/Mara/Wilson)
• 1 litre of water per person per day while in a safari vehicle
• Transport in a 4×4 safari Landcruiser with English-speaking driver-guide
• Game viewing drives as detailed in the itinerary
• Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover
• Eka Hotel on bed and breakfast
• Ol Tukai Lodge on full board
• The Plantation Lodge on full board (accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner only)
• Siringit Serengeti (Central) on full board including local beverages, massages, laundry services, Wi-Fi
• Karen Blixen Camp on full board plus (soft drinks, tea, coffee, local beers, house wines, selected spirit and vodka), unlimited shared game drives per day, one night game drive within Mara North Conservancy, guided camp eco walk, visit to the Cooking School and bead project when in session

Excluded:

• International airfares
• Entry visas
• Premium drinks at Karen Blixen Camp
• Optional excursions and activities not detailed in the itinerary
• Travel and health insurance
• Gratuities and tips
• Any other items of a personal nature