This is our fastest, most comfortable way to cover both halves of the migration ecosystem — every leg of this itinerary moves by light aircraft rather than road, maximising time on game drives and minimising time in transit.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a light-aircraft transfer directly into the Serengeti.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Fly to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A short flight to the northern Serengeti’s remote airstrips, closer to the Mara River’s Tanzanian bank.
Fly to Northern Serengeti
Accommodation Options
LuxurySayari Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A full day at the Mara River’s northern crossing points, among the least crowded viewing areas on the entire ecosystem.
Full Day Northern Serengeti and Mara River
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A short cross-border flight to a private Maasai Mara airstrip, with an afternoon game drive.
Fly to Maasai Mara, Kenya
Accommodation Options
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A full day across the Mara’s plains, closing the loop on both sides of the crossing points.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A final morning game drive, then a flight to Nairobi for your onward international connection.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100–$120 per person per day |
| All light-aircraft flight segments | Included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Time-conscious travellers who want the full migration ecosystem experience with none of it spent on long road transfers.Tour Includes
- All light-aircraft transfers between destinations
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance