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THE GREAT MIGRATION

  • PACKAGE OVERVIEW

    Suggested Great Migration Packages From (Per Person Sharing):
    £ 2 800 ex London
    € 3 300 ex Amsterdam
    $ 3 500 ex New York
    R 37 950 ex Johannesburg

    Our packages include Economy Class flights, private airport transfers, accommodation in select hotels and resorts and World’s Ultimate Experiences. Kindly note that these are merely suggested packages and that you have the ability to customise your trip in any way you desire.


    Package Pricing per person sharing (Including all Airport & Hotel Taxes)

     

    Option 1 – Five Star
    Economy Class International Flights
    Private Airport Transfers
    1 Night’s Five Star accommodation at Hemingways Nairobi
    Shared Chartered flight to the Maasai Mara
    4 Nights’ Five Star Accommodation at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo, Kenya
    Daily Game Drives
    Full Board (All meals included)

    £ 2 800 ex London
    € 3 300 ex Amsterdam
    $ 3 500 ex New York
    R 37 950 ex Johannesburg
    (Based on 2 people sharing)

    Option 2 – Five Star
    Economy Class International Flights
    Private Airport Transfers
    1 Night’s Five Star accommodation at Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
    Shared Chartered flight to the Serengeti
    4 Nights’ Five Star Accommodation at &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas, Tanzania
    Daily Game Drives
    Full Board (All meals included)

    £ 3 950 ex London
    € 4 700 ex Amsterdam
    $ 5 000 ex New York
    R 57 080 ex Johannesburg
    (Based on 2 people sharing)

    **Prices are based on low season rates and are subject to change without prior notice due to currency fluctuations and other general economic conditions.


    The Great Migration Package Highlights

     

    This package gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience The Great Migration!

    Our Great Migration packages have been designed by our travel specialists to deliver matchless experiences while catering to your every need. This travel experience combines flights, airport transfers, accommodation in select Hotels and Resorts and hand-picked activities and experiences in select World’s Ultimate destinations.

    The Great Migration
    The Great Migration is a natural phenomenon determined by the availability of grazing for Wildebeest and Zebras. As the rains end in May in the south eastern part of the Serengeti, the animals start moving northwest into the areas around the Grumeti River, where they typically remain until late June. Their big obstacle, the crossings of the crocodile infested Grumeti and Mara rivers into the Maasai Mara begins in July. At this time tens of thousands of Wildebeest and Zebras can be seen in large herds. Watching the animals cross these waters can be very spectacular with regular occurrences of panic and confusion. In October the herds start migrating south once again, returning to the short grass plains of the Serengeti in November. The precise timing of the wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

    Nairobi, Kenya
    Nairobi is Kenya’s bustling capital city, often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips. Nairobi, the vibrant, modern Safari capital of Africa boasting with cultural and natural diversity ranging from an elephant orphanage to the Karen Blixen museum. A short scenic drive to the north of Nairobi lies the sweeping wilderness of Laikipia, a paradise for walkers, birders and luxury safari enthusiasts.

    The Maasai Mara, Kenya and The Serengeti, Tanzania
    The Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania are two of the world’s most famous National Parks and are home to the Great Migration. These parks in Kenya and Tanzania are known for their open short grass plains with abundant wildlife. The Serengeti is also renowned for its large lion population and is one of the best places to observe prides in their natural environment.

    Ngorongoro Crater
    Choose to extend your trip with a few nights at the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. It is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest un-flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. It is about 20 kilometres across, 600 meters deep and 300 square kilometres in area and is a truly a breath-taking natural wonder.

    World’s Ultimate Activities
    Our hand-picked activities allow you to discover the essence and heartbeat of each World’s Ultimate destination and can be organised on a shared or private basis. Below are a few activities that can be added to your itinerary:
    – Game Drives: Daily game drives with professional guides and trackers provide the perfect opportunity to get up close to Africa’s incredible animals, while spot lit night time drives reveal the elusive magic of nocturnal Africa. The game drives are all conducted in state-of-the-art Land Cruisers, each accommodating a maximum of six guests.
    – Horseback Riding: Horseback outrides on the plains of the Serengeti are an enchanting way to explore this spectacular landscape.
    – Hot Air Balloon Safari: With a panorama that is unique to this part of the world, guests looking for something out-of-the ordinary need look no further than hot-air ballooning over the Serengeti plains. Game viewing is taken to extraordinary new heights, aerial photography offers a different angle, the freedom of flight is yours and the silent whispers of the breeze entice you on an unforgettable adventure. You will depart from your lodge or tented camp to the balloon launch site. Your pilot will welcome you, give you a full briefing and you will watch the inflation of the hot-air balloon. Climb aboard and rise as the sun rises to view Africa aloft. The balloon floats in whichever direction the winds guide while your pilot precisely controls the altitude of the balloon – sometimes at treetop height, at other times ascending to 1 000 feet to see the enormity of the reserve.

    World’s Ultimate Accommodation
    World’s Ultimate Experiences offers accommodation that will ensure that you experience the best of your chosen destination. Choose to extend your stay with a few nights at the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Below are the hotels that we offer – Other hotels or resorts of your choice not featured on our website can be quoted on, should you wish.

    NAIROBI ACCOMMODATION

    MAASAI MARA ACCOMMODATION

    SERENGETI ACCOMMODATION

    NGORONGORO CRATER ACCOMMODATION

    Itinerary

    DAY 1DAY 2DAYS 3 - 5DAY 6
    Travel to Nairobi, Kenya

    As your flight touches down at the airport you will be welcomed and transferred in a private vehicle to your overnight accommodation in Nairobi.

    Transfer to the Maasai Mara or the Serengeti

    You will be transferred to the airstrip in a private vehicle where you will take an early morning shared chartered flight to the Maasai Mara or the Serengeti. A representative will collect you from the private airstrip in a safari vehicle.

    Maasai Mara or Serengeti Safari

    The Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya are two of the world’s most famous National Parks and are home to the Great Migration. These parks in Kenya and Tanzania are known for their open short grass plains with abundant wildlife. The Maasai Mara National Reserve is renowned for the annual Great Migration, often referred to as “The Greatest Show on Earth”, thus making it the premier wildlife viewing destination in Kenya. The Serengeti is also renowned for its large lion population and is one of the best places to observe prides in their natural environment.

    A typical day on Safari


    MORNING GAME DRIVE

    As dawn breaks over the Masai Mara, a gentle tap on your door will wake you to the delights of a new day. Your guide will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Set out in an open 4×4 safari vehicle in the company of your guide. If the Great Migration is passing through the area, your guide will attempt to catch up with it and spend some time in the midst of the massed herds. Your guide will break for a hot drink and a snack to refresh you.

    BREAKFAST
    Return to the Camp for a delicious breakfast, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options. If you prefer, you can take a packed breakfast and prolong your morning game drive.

    LUNCH
    There’s time for a quick siesta in one of the hammocks strung around the grounds before lunch.

    AFTERNOON TEA
    Over a late afternoon tea, your guide will discuss what you hope to see during the afternoon game drive.

    AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE / BUSH WALK
    Head off in search of the wildlife once again in the late afternoon. Or, if you prefer, set out on foot along the Mara River or the Oloololo Escarpment and explore the smaller details of the bush along with your guide.

    DINNER
    Return to the Camp for a mouthwatering dinner served under African skies. Compare notes about the day’s adventures with fellow guests or simply relax around a roaring fire.

    After a morning game drive and a delicious breakfast you will be transferred in a shared chartered flight to Nairobi, Kenya for your international flight back home. Choose to extend your stay with a few nights at the Ngorongoro Crater.

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