The Great Migration — Fly-In Safari
The Expedition
Follow the world's greatest wildlife spectacle from above and below — charter flights tracking the wildebeest herds through the Serengeti into Kenya's Masai Mara for the dramatic river crossings.
Signature Highlights
- ✦ Charter flights following the herd
- ✦ Great Migration river crossings
- ✦ Big Five across two countries
- ✦ Optional hot air balloon at dawn
Day-by-Day Journey
Your Adventure,
Step by Step
Welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome dinner and full safari briefing.
Morning charter flight into the Serengeti's southern plains. As you land the wildebeest herds part around the airstrip. Afternoon game drive in the Ndutu area — excellent for cheetah and lion.
Seronera Valley — full-day exploring the Serengeti's wildlife crossroads. Resident leopards in the fever trees, lion prides on kopjes, and vast elephant families.
Your guide tracks the wildebeest columns as they push northward. The sound of a million animals moving as one is something you feel as much as hear.
Optional pre-dawn balloon over the Serengeti — watching the migration spread across the plains below. Champagne breakfast in the bush. Afternoon game drive.
Drive to the Mara River crossing zone in north Serengeti. The herds gather at the banks — tension building as crocodiles wait below.
Spend the full day at crossing points. The moment comes without warning — then chaos, crocodiles, and tens of thousands of animals thundering through the brown water. Nothing prepares you for it.
Charter flight into Kenya's Masai Mara private conservancy. Exclusive access, fewer vehicles, more wildlife. Afternoon game drive.
Dawn game drive for big cats at their most active. Masai village cultural visit in the afternoon. Bush dinner under an impossibly star-filled sky.
Final sunrise game drive. Charter flight to Nairobi for international connections. Farewell lunch at a Nairobi restaurant.
Common Sightings
What to Expect
- All park fees
- Charter flights between locations
- Full-board meals
- Expert naturalist guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal spending
- Balloon safari (optional $500)
Essential Knowledge
Frequently Asked
Questions
Peak wildlife viewing in Kenya · Tanzania aligns with the dry season, however, each month offers unique highlights from the Great Migration to lush green landscapes. Our experts can advise on the specific window that suits your goals.
We specialize in bespoke travel. Factors like seasonal lodge rates, regional flight availability, and your specific group requirements mean a fixed price rarely reflects the true value of your custom journey. We provide accurate, transparent quotes within 24 hours of your inquiry.
This is a low-impact luxury experience. You'll travel in custom 4x4 vehicles with minimal walking required, unless you choose to participate in a guided bush walk.
Absolutely. All ground transportation, including airport meet-and-greets and private 4x4 safari travel with your dedicated guide, is fully included in the quote.
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