Itineraries · Africa
Great Migration Safari
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro. 2 million wildebeest crossing the Mara River. Kenya’s greatest wildlife spectacle, built for families.
The Journey
The Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth
This itinerary was built with first-time safari families in mind — combining 2 of Kenya’s most iconic destinations in a journey that is both manageable and genuinely breathtaking.
You begin in Amboseli, where Africa’s largest elephant bulls move freely across open plains beneath the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro. Then north to the Maasai Mara — Kenya’s most celebrated reserve — arriving in time for the peak of the Great Migration, when over 2 million wildebeest and zebra make their dramatic crossing of the Mara River.
The core journey is 10 days. Many families add 1 or 2 extension days — Lake Nakuru or Samburu are favourites — to make it a 12-day trip.
Every detail is handled by Debashri personally. She will match you with the right camps, the right guides, and the right timing — so that your family’s first safari is everything it should be.
Duration
10 days / 9 nights · extend up to 12 days
Destination
Kenya
Best Time
July – October
Ideal For
Families · First Safari
Style
Private, fully guided
Pace
Relaxed · 2 destinations
Pricing
Custom quote
Day by Day
How Your Journey Unfolds
A rough guide to the trip’s rhythm, adjusted to your dates and group.
Day 1
Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to your Nairobi hotel. Evening briefing with your guide and an introduction to what lies ahead.
- Arrival
- All Meals
Days 2–4
Amboseli
Fly or drive to Amboseli National Park. 3 days among Africa’s largest elephant herds, with Kilimanjaro as your constant backdrop. Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks in the buffer zone.
- Elephants
- Kilimanjaro
- Game Drives
- All Meals
Day 5
Maasai Mara
Fly into the Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive on arrival — your first taste of the Mara’s extraordinary predator density.
- Transfer
- Afternoon Drive
- All Meals
Days 6–9
Maasai Mara
4 full days in the Mara. Morning and afternoon drives tracking the wildebeest herds, waiting at the river for a crossing, and following the big cats that shadow the migration. Optional Maasai village visit.
- Great Migration
- River Crossings
- Big Cats
- All Meals
Day 10
Departure
Morning game drive, then fly to Nairobi for onward connections. Or extend — ask Debashri about adding Lake Nakuru or Samburu.
- Breakfast
- International Departure
What to Expect
Moments That Stay With You
Super Tuskers of Amboseli
Amboseli is home to some of Africa’s largest elephant bulls — ancient, tusked, unhurried. Watching them against Kilimanjaro at dawn is one of the great photographic moments on the continent.
Big Cats of the Mara
The Maasai Mara has one of the highest concentrations of lion, leopard, and cheetah on Earth. The migration brings them together in extraordinary numbers.
The Mara River Crossings
Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest launching into crocodile-filled water in one of nature’s most primal spectacles. No footage prepares you for the scale of it in person.
When to Go
Timing Your Migration Safari
The migration moves in a rough annual loop. Here’s what to expect at each point in the season.
Peak Season
July–September
Mara River crossings peak in August and September. Book at least 12 months ahead.
Shoulder Season
October
Herds moving south, fewer vehicles, slightly lower prices.
Early Migration
June–July
Herds arrive from late June; fewer tourists, though crossings are less predictable.
Calving Season
January–February
Not a migration window, but predators gather around the Serengeti calving. Ask about our Tanzania extension.
💡 Debashri’s tip: The crossings are unpredictable — no one can guarantee you’ll see one on a specific day. What I can do is position you in the right place at the right time, with guides who know the river and the herds. Patience is part of it. That’s what makes it real.
What’s Covered
Included & Excluded
Typically Included
- All accommodation as specified
- All meals at camp and lodge
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Park and conservancy fees
- Internal flights between destinations
- Airport transfers within Kenya
- Expert local guides throughout
Typically Excluded
- International flights to and from Kenya
- Kenyan visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities not specified
Pricing is tailored to your group, dates, and lodge preferences. Safari costs vary significantly depending on season, camp choice, and group size. Get in touch and Debashri will put together a custom quote for you.
Free · No obligation
Let’s Start Planning
Tell us about your dream journey — wherever it takes you. Debashri will be in touch personally within 48 hours.