SUPER AFFORDABLE MID-RANGE LODGE SAFARI
WITNESS THE GREATEST WILDLIFE SHOW ON EARTH!
Be in the right place at the right time! From July to October, over 2 million wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Kogatende in Northern Serengeti. This 8-day safari puts you in the front row to see the Mara River Crossings – where crocodiles wait!
BEST SEASON: July – October for River Crossings
DETAILED ITINERARY – MIGRATION FOCUS
Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Pickup from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or hotel in Nairobi at 7:30 AM. Drive to Masai Mara via Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Afternoon game drive following the migration herds.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Enchoro Wildlife Camp / Mara Budget Camp / Zebra Plains Mara Camp – Full Board – Private tent with bathroom & hot shower – Best value in Mara
Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara – Migration River Crossing Day
Full day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve. We go to Mara River to wait for wildebeest crossing from Serengeti to Mara. See huge herds, lions, cheetahs, elephants.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Enchoro Wildlife Camp – Full Board
Day 3: Masai Mara to Kogatende, Northern Serengeti, Tanzania via Isebania Border
Early morning game drive then cross Isebania border to Tanzania. Our Tanzania vehicle picks you up. Game drive en-route to Kogatende – Northern Serengeti – The Heart of Migration.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Kogatende Heritage Tented Camp / Kogatende Migration Camp / Thorn Tree Kogatende – Full Board – Just 5 min from Mara River crossing point
Day 4: Full Day Kogatende – Mara River Crossing Day in Serengeti
Full day in Kogatende, Northern Serengeti. Whole day dedicated to Mara River Crossings. Park your vehicle near the river and wait for thousands of wildebeest to cross while giant crocodiles hunt. This is the highlight!
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Kogatende Heritage Tented Camp – Full Board
Day 5: Kogatende to Central Serengeti National Park
Morning game drive in Kogatende then drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley) – best place for big cats. Game drive following migration.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Thorn Tree Camp Central – Full Board
Day 6: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive in Serengeti then drive to Ngorongoro for overnight on the crater rim.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge / Embalakai Camp – Full Board – Cheapest lodge on crater rim with best view
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – UNESCO World Heritage Site & 8th Wonder of the World for 6-hour crater game drive. See Big Five including rare Black Rhino. Evening drive to Arusha.
Overnight: Super Affordable Mid-Range – Planet Lodge Arusha / Tulia Boutique Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
Day 8: Arusha to Nairobi / Kilimanjaro Airport – Departure
Transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Nairobi or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international flight home. End of Great Migration Safari.
You can book flight from 12:00 PM onwards from JRO or 4:00 PM from NBO.
SUPER AFFORDABLE PRICE – 8 DAYS MIGRATION
This is Migration High Season but we keep price affordable to attract many bookings!
SELLING PRICE: $3,250 per person sharing – 2 people
For 4-6 people sharing one vehicle: $2,950 per person sharing
Solo Traveler: $4,450 per person
This is super attractive price for Migration safari – Most companies charge $4,500+ for same route! Your affordable lodges make you competitive.
SUPER AFFORDABLE MID-RANGE LODGES USED:
We use the cheapest clean mid-range tented camps – all with private bathroom, hot shower, comfortable bed, good food. Located inside or very close to parks. Best value, not luxury, not backpacker.
WHY THIS MIGRATION ITINERARY SELLS FAST:
1. Guaranteed River Crossing – We spend 2 full days at Mara River in Mara & Kogatende
2. Most Affordable Price – $3,250 vs competitors $4,500+
3. Kogatende Location – Lodge 5 minutes from crossing point
4. Includes Ngorongoro Crater – Many Mara-Kogatende tours skip crater
5. Small Group – Max 6 people per vehicle, window seat guaranteed
BEST BOOKING MONTHS: July, August, September, October
✓ All ground transport in 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser / Van with pop-up roof in Kenya & Tanzania
✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guides in both countries
✓ 7 Nights in Super Affordable Mid-Range Tented Camps & Lodges
✓ Meal Plan – Full Board on Safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) & Bed & Breakfast in Arusha
✓ All National Park Entrance Fees – Masai Mara, Serengeti (Kogatende & Central) & Ngorongoro
✓ Ngorongoro Crater service fee
✓ All game drives as per itinerary
✓ Bottled drinking water – 1L per day during safari
✓ Border crossing assistance
✗ International flights – Home to Nairobi (NBO) and Arusha/Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Home
✗ Kenya & Tanzania Tourist Visas – $50 each or East Africa Visa ($100)
✗ Travel Insurance – Highly recommended
✗ Tips for driver-guides – $20 per day per vehicle recommended
✗ Drinks at lodges, personal expenses & laundry
✗ Anything not mentioned as included
