Safety guidelines for the Great Migration Kenya Tanzania safari in 10 days

1. You will have to follow the rules of  Serengeti and Masai mara National Reserve on this 10-day Kenya and Tanzania wildebeest migration tour.
2. Help to conserve the environment by proper waste management and proper trash disposal in the Masai Mara National Reserve Kenya and the Serengeti National Park Tanzania.
3. You should keep a distance of about 8m from the wild animals to avoid any disturbances in the course of the 10 days Kenya and Tanzania wildebeest migration safari.
4. On encountering any of the local communities in Masai mara or Serengeti, you act with respect and do not capture any of their pictures without their consent.
5. Be observant of your surroundings while in Maasai Mara or Serengeti National Park so as to ensure safety for your important things.

Our 10 days great migration Kenya Tanzania safari is for both solo travellers to Africa and also for those interested in joining group tours for the great animal migration in Africa. Below is a map for directions by road from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Masai Mara Kenya. Then to Serengeti National Park Tanzania to Zanzibar and lastly departure from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

The arrival in the Maasai Mara National Reserve depends on one’s choice. Since you can arrive in Masai Mara Kenya by use of a small plane or they use the road transport. You will be received from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by our Serengeti Masai Mara safari guide at 7:00am in the morning. You will be transferred through Nairobi City which is approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles) and takes about 20-30 minutes by car. You will have a Nairobi city tour then later transfer to Masai Mara Kenya in a 4×4 vehicle. This Masai Mara trip from Nairobi is around 225-275 kilometers (140-170 miles), depending on the entry gate to Masai Mara Kenya. The Masai Mara safari from Nairobi typically takes 5.5 to 6.5 hours, including brief stops.

Upon arrival in Masai Mara National Park,one is able to witness and get the first blush of the serene wilderness of the Maasai mara. Since the savannah of the Masai Mara Kenya is the charmer that is a chill and joy giver to the observers. After this Masai Mara safari from Nairobi, you will check in in your private Masai Mara lodge and you prepare for your 10 days great wildebeest migration Kenya Tanzania safari. Additionally, this luxury Masai Mara camp is in the setting that offers visitors with high end wilderness accommodations experiences. Hence on the first day after checking in, you can take a guided nature walk around the safari camp. Then later in the night, you will enjoy a cozy dinner setting at the restaurant of your private or Luxury safari camp.

Recommended Masai Mara luxury camp: Mara Crossing Camp: Located near Musiara Airstrip

Highlight of the day; the big five safari Animals in Masai Mara.

The 2nd day of this Luxury safari tour Kenya will begin with a breakfast speciality at the comfort space of the Private Masai Mara safari lodge. Later, you will then head to the Masai Mara safari vehicles for your first game drive in the park. Go through the pathways and as you stand through the open roof area of your 4×4 safari vehicle in East Africa. Also, you will get to observe some of the big 5 safari animals like the elephants feeding on the lush grasses of the Masai mara. You will also see other members of the big five like the buffaloes, leopards, rhinoceros and lions through the Masai Mara tour game drive.

Each sight of any of the members of the big five in the Maasai mara is a renewed experience. Since each of the big five in Masai Mara has different behaviors and some like the lions and leopards will stir up emotions of fear. This happens because of how fierce and threatening they look and behave. However, you will also be left dumbstruck by the divine size and beauty of some of the animals like the elephants, rhino and the buffaloes. In the middle break of the Masai Mara trip game drive, you will have an exquisite lunch at the Angama Mara lodge. Additionally, this will inspirit you with the connection of the surrounding astonishing scenic views and dinner will be at your Masai Mara luxury camp dining area.

Highlight of the day; Wildebeest migration Kenya river crossings.

Your luxury masai mara safari camp restaurant delights in always offering new specialities to the visitors therefore each day comes with a new meal specialty. On devouring your breakfast, you will then head to the Masai Mara safari vehicles and be driven to the Mara River. Also, this is where you will have your East Africa animal migration safari in Kenya. Also, best time for migration in Kenya is between July and October. Additionally, you will see the massive wildebeests herds dive into the Mara River. So, this is interesting to see how organized these wildebeests in Kenya are. In addition, you will see the wildebeests in Masai Mara moving in the straight line like they have a leader or guide. Then later move unto the sandy green painted banks of the Mara River in Masai Mara Kenya.

Your Serengeti Masai Mara tour guide will explain more about the different behavioral patterns like the lion-wildebeest chases. Hence, you will be witnessing and you gain more knowledge about this momentous animal migration Kenya Tanzania. You will also get better understanding of this Kenya safari great migration. And after this you can head back tour your Masai Mara safari lodge and have a feast as you retrieve the memories and adventures of this day.

Highlight of the day; exploring the Maasai culture and ancient background.

Earlier in the morning at around 8:00am, you will go and witness some of the marine mammals like the hippos and crocodiles on a boat cruise after a refreshing  breakfast. Next, you will take a walk to the nearby Maasai village in Masai Mara Kenya. The smile on the face of the Maasai people as they receive you is something unforgettable that leaves your heart filled with warmth.

You will then be introduced to the Masaai culture with a  traditional dance and then they will show you to their traditional huts. The Masaai People will also share different stories and historical background of their ancestors. The visitors are also usually offered the Maasai traditional meal therefore you will have the chance to get the taste of the Maasai meal. Get to support their handmade art crafts  through sustainable tourism efforts. This is done so that you have something that will act as a souvenir that whenever you look at it, it brings back the beautiful moments of the 10-day Kenya and Tanzania wildebeest migration. Enjoy a luxury Masai Mara camp night with other tourists in the wilderness.

Highlight of the day; distinct animal social behaviour.

On this last day of your great migration safari in Kenya, proceed for another Masai Mara safari game drive experience. As you through the short lush grasslands of Masai Mara National Park you will observe the animal Migration Kenya. In addition, you will see wildebeests in Africa moving together with the gazelles and impalas in the wilderness. Zebras will be seen moving in different groups and you will also get to spot the impalas on the move with he wildebeests towards the Mara river.

In the middle of the Masai Mara trip game drive in Kenya, you will stop over to enjoy the packed fruits and refreshments so as to always regain the lost energy. Get to see the hippo’s co-habit in the waters with the crocodiles giving you chills and thrills because you uncertain of  what next. On this day during your Kenya migration season, your Masai Mara safari tented camp will offer you with a cuisine with all of the Kenyan flavors as a proper send off treat.

Highlight of the day; Serengeti Sunset viewing.

The distance between Maasai mara and Serengeti, by road is usually 6-7 hours and by flight, in less than 5 hours. So, one will have been able to reach Serengeti National Park Tanzania by road or by air. As soon as you touch down the boundless plains of Serengeti np for your Tanzania Serengeti tours, you will proceed for an evening game drive. Also, you will enjoy observing the scarlet sunset glow casting liveliness on the Serengeti grassland.

You will also observe nocturnal animals like aardvarks and the leopards get ready to get in action for their night hunt. Your Serengeti Masai Mara guide will then drive you to your Serengeti safari tour camp or lodge in a Tanzania safari 4×4 vehicle. Your luxury Serengeti lodge is in the open of the wilderness and in the night you can hear the distant chirping of the birds and the roars of the lions. Also, get the taste of the nigh-time adventurous African wilderness.

Highlight of the day; Hot air balloon Serengeti wildebeest migartion safari experience.

In the morning at around 6;45 am, you will have enjoyed a morning meal. Then your Serengeti Mara safari guide will be awaiting for you outside your Serengeti Tented camp. You will be taken on an early morning Serengeti tour game drive. At the beginning of this Serengeti Safati tour game drive, you will set your eyes on the brilliant yellowish sunrise as it ascends above the horizon of Serengeti. As you go through the foggy short grasslands, you will get to see the jungle awaken with the Zebras and elephants are spotted grazing on the verdant vegetation.

You will then head for a sunrise hot air balloon Serengeti expedition and get to witness the bird-eye view of the wildebeest migration. Note that best time to visit Africa for migration in Tanzania is from June to October. As you ascend to the top, you will get to see the simultaneous movement of great migration Serengeti. You will see wildebeests herds as their foot tremble on the ground. The big migration Africa of wildebeests makes the dust dramatically rise above in the air as they proceed to the crossing of the Mara river. This glorious moment will forever be fixed in your memory as it will retrieve back this moment of joy and happiness.

After this hot air balloon Serengeti experience, you will proceed back to the continuous game drives through the park. You will spot different palpitating moments that will not leave you the same while you savor on snacks and cold refreshments. Later head back to your Serengeti tented camp for an evening meal and rest.

Highlight of the day; Visit Zanzibar and enjoy your 1 day Zanzibar Beach Holiday.

Being the last day of this 10 days great Migration Kenya Tanzania safari, you are to visit the Maldives of Africa. Zanzibar is a place filled with mesmerizing scenic beach views and the beautiful Stone town. Here in Stone Town, Zanzibar, you will find those who sell traditional spices and art crafts with a significance to the people of the Zanzibar.

You not only get to see the beautiful  scenic beach views but also  you get to observe the dramatic movements of the dolphins in the blue-waters of the beaches. Also, get to see the famous green turtles that is one of the prominent wildlife tourist attractions in Zanzibar. In the evening you will proceed for your departure preparations via Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. This will mark the end of your Great migration Kenya Tanzania Safari.