The reserve is a conservationist and photographer’s dream destination with the Great wildebeest migration taking center stage for incredible sightings and photographic opportunities on this African safari. Not only is the Masai Mara synonymous with game viewing, but an array of activities are available to you including cultural interactions, hot air ballooning, bush walks and bush dining at its best.
BEST OF
East Africa
The ultimate safari experience
The most acclaimed safari experience of all
This itinerary feature a collection of once-in-a-lifetime renowned African safari moments throughout East Africa, combining the absolute highlights including the wildebeest migration, Big Five safaris, gorilla trekking, cultural interactions and insight into local conservation projects. This all-inclusive experience has been planned to the finest detail to ensure a seamless travel experience, complete with expert traveling host, local private guides and journey specialist concierge service throughout.
Most sought-after safari camps
Private charter flights & transfers
Expert traveling host assistance
Journey specialist concierge service
All included safari activities
All meals & beverages*
* Excluding premium brands
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DAY 2 - 4
MASAI MARA
KENYA
DAY 5 - 7
SERENGETI
TANZANIA
The epitome of the African safari experience, ideal for game drives, hot air ballooning, and offering front-row seats for the Great Migration, the Serengeti offers you the opportunity to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature.
DAY 8 - 10
NGORONGORO CRATER
TANZANIA
The Ngorongoro crater is home to the Cradle of Humankind, the birthplace of the earliest homo sapiens and a visit to this historic spot is an experience not to be missed. Conservation and cultural pursuits abound with hiking and dining options also available. Not to mention the opportunity to explore the crater and view the wildlife that calls it home.
DAY 11 - 14 (OPTIONAL EXTENDED JOURNEY)
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
RWANDA
Volcanoes National Park is synonymous with Gorilla tracking but with cultural interactions and tracking of the golden monkey and the opportunity to hike to Dian Fossey’s research base, also on offer you will be spoilt for choice on what to do first.
ACCOMMODATION
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI GALLERY
1 NIGHT
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI
NAIROBI, KENYA
A luxury oasis set in the midst of Nairobi’s Karen district, Hemingways Hotel offers exceptional service and views of the Ngong Hills. Full butler service, gourmet restaurant and world-class Spa are just a few of the exceptional guest experiences that the hotel prides itself on.
Room facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Bath
- Clothes Press
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Dressing Gowns
- En-Suite
- Fan
- Fridge
- Hair Dryer
- Heater
- Lounge Area
- Mini-Bar
- Mosquito Nets
- Pure Cotton Linen
- Safe
- Satellite / Cable Television
- Shower
- Television
Activities on Site
- Fine Dining
- High Tea
- Massages
BATELEUR CAMP GALLERY
3 NIGHTS
&BEYOND BATELEUR CAMP
MASAI MARA, KENYA
Overlooking the vast game-filled Mara plains, andBeyond Bateleur Camp is a luxurious & elegant tented camp reminiscent of bygone days. With only two camps comprising 9 tented suites each, Bateleur camp offers intimate luxury, exclusivity, and a world-class African safari experience.
Room facilities
- Balcony / Deck
- Bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Dressing Gowns
- Electrical Outlets
- En-Suite
- Fan
- Fridge
- Hair Dryer
- Laundry Service
- Mini Bar
- Outside Shower
- Safe
- Sala
- Shower
- Tea / Coffee
Activities on Site
- Bird Watching
- Fine Dining
- Game Drives
- Game Viewing
- Game Walks
- Massages
- Night Drives
- Safaris
- Walks (Guided)
SERENGETI UNDER CANVAS GALLERY
3 NIGHTS
&BEYOND SERENGETI UNDER CANVAS
SERENGETI, TANZANIA
The quintessential tented safari camp, Serengeti Under Canvas is a mobile camp that follows the migration throughout the year. Experience the solitude and comfort of the canvas walled suites offering the ultimate in luxury camping African safari. Personalized butler service, chandeliers, silverware, and outdoor heated bucket showers giving you a glimpse into the true “Out of Africa” experience.
Camp Facilities
- Outdoor Shower
- In-room Safe
- Personal Bar
- Wifi Access
- Laundry Services (limited)
Activities on Site
- Game Drives
- Hot Air Ballooning (Additional Cost)
- Lake Victoria Full Day Trip (Additional Cost)
- Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands Tour (Additional Cost)
- Visit to Cultural Authentic Maasai Boma (Additional Cost)
NGORONGORO CRATE LODGE GALLERY
2 NIGHTS
&BEYOND NGORONGORO CRATER LODGE
NGORONGORO CRATER, TANZANIA
Known as the game lodge on top of the world, Ngorongoro Crater lodge is one of the most architecturally striking lodges in Africa. An eclectic blend of decor and furnishings adorn each of the suites creating an atmosphere of opulence and romance.
Room facilities
- Balcony / Deck
- Bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Electrical Outlets
- En-Suite
- Fireplace
- Fridge
- Hair Dryer
- Laundry Service
- Lounge Area
- Mini-Bar (Complimentary)
- Safe
- Shower
- Tea / Coffee
- Verandah
Activities on Site
- Bird Watching
- Fine Dining
- Game Drives
- Game Viewing
- Game Walks
- Gourmet Picnic
- Massages
- Safaris
- Walks (Guided)
EAST AFRICA MAIN TOUR
DURATION
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Travel date options
June 6 - 15, 2023
Aug 10 - 19, 2023
Destinations
Masai Mara
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Availability
9 ROOMS
PRICING FROM
$19,230
PER PERSON SHARING
Excludes International Flights
GORILLA TREKKING POST TOUR (OPTIONAL)
DURATION
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Travel date options
June 15 - 19, 2023
Aug 19 - 23, 2023
Destinations
KIGALI
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Pricing from
+ $14,695
PER PERSON SHARING
What is included in the package?
MAIN TOUR PACKAGE
10 Day | Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night at Hemingways Nairobi in Deluxe Suites
- 3 nights at &Beyond Bateleur Camp in Tented Suites
- 3 nights at &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas in Safari Tents
- 2 nights at &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge in Luxury Suites
INTERNAL FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS
- Private charter flights including taxes throughout your trip:
- Nairobi – Masai Mara
- Masai Mara – Serengeti
- Serengeti – Lake Manyara
- Lake Manyara – Kilimanjaro
- All private luxury transfers between airport/ airstrips and hotels/camps
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- All safari activities at Bateleur Camp:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Nature walks
- Africa Foundation visit
- Maasai dance, Maasai talks
- Full-day game drives in the Serengeti
- Full-day game drive on Ngorongoro Crater floor
MEALS AND DRINKS
-
- Breakfast in Nairobi
- Fully inclusive of all meals and drinks at Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
(excludes Champagne and premium brand beverages)
TRAVEL SERVICES
- Premier Africa traveling hosts taking care of every detail along the way
- Private expert local guides who share their extensive knowledge of each destination
- Highly skilled safari rangers at each destination
- Luggage movement & assistance
- All gratuities for rangers and camp staff
- Specially selected East Africa safari duffel bag
- Personalized travel journal
- Welcome gift pack upon arrival
- Premier Africa 5-star travel planning service and assistance throughout
- Premier Africa pre and post trip planning and travel services
- Meet and greet upon arrival at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and assistance through customs
- Departure assistance at Kilimanjaro International Airport
RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING EXTENDED JOURNEY
4 Day | Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
ACCOMMODATION
- 1 night at The Retreat by Heaven in luxury pool villas
- 3 nights at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
- or 3 nights at Singita Kwitonda Lodge
Subject to availability
INTERNAL FLIGHTS AND TRANSFERS
- Private charter flight including taxes:
- Serengeti – Kigali
- Private vehicle and guide for 4 days in Rwanda
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
- One 30-minute complimentary massage per guest per stay
- Private guided tour of Kigali
- Gorilla Trekking (including permits valued at $1,500 pp)
- Golden Monkey Trekking (including permits)
MEALS AND DRINKS
-
- Fully inclusive of all meals and drinks
(including house wines, “non-premium” spirits, beers & soft drinks)
TRAVEL SERVICES
- Meet and greet on arrival at Kigali International Airport and assistance through customs
- Premier Africa traveling hosts taking care of every detail along the way
- Private expert local guides who share their extensive knowledge of each destination
- Porter fees for Gorilla Trekking and Golden Monkey trekking (a source of income to ex-poachers)
- Luggage movement & assistance
- Departure assistance at Kigali International Airport
- Premier Africa 5-star travel planning service and assistance throughout
- Premier Africa pre and post-trip planning and travel services
Are there any items or expenses that are not included in the tour package?
- International flights
- Any optional activities & entrance fees
- Visas and passports
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs and other items
Will we be assisted throughout this journey?
One of the greatest benefits of traveling with Premier Africa on this scheduled journey is the fact that you will be assisted every step of the way, ensuring your trip is hassle-free and seamless. Our hosts are handpicked for their knowledge, passion, and drive who all have one thing in common, and that is to share the wonder and beauty of our Africa with you. They are problem solvers who will handle all requests as effortlessly as possible allowing you to focus on your experience.
Throughout your journey, your host, alongside local expert guides and rangers, are available to you 24/7 offering you total peace of mind while traveling in a foreign country.
With the ability to anticipate your every need and to help you get the full benefit of your journey. The best way to explore a new destination is in the company of someone who knows and understands that destination, and our host team offers you just that. You may meet at the airport as strangers but by the end of your journey, we guarantee that you will depart as friends.
What is the Wildebeest Migration and are we guaranteed to see it?
The Serengeti Under Canvas camp movement is carefully planned to anticipate the movements of the Great Migration, bringing you as close as possible to the wildebeest action. The campsites move five times a year to better enable our guests’ close access to this extraordinary phenomenon.
Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking African safari experience.
In this year-round cycle across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, over 1.5 million wildebeest, 400,000 zebra, 300,000 Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and 12,000 eland throng the landscape, following the rain, in search of fresh pastures.
The timing of this phenomenon has changed in recent years due to uncertain rainfall patterns, with herds splitting and moving in different directions, before reassembling again.
During June, the herds usually congregate in the western corridor and start moving north. The herds move northwest, where dependent on the rain we see the animals crossing the Grumeti River towards the Northern Serengeti.
During August, the big herds congregate in Northern Serengeti and the Masai Mara. Following the rain, the herds cross over to the Masai Mara and then often return to the Serengeti. This continues for a number of months. Over 10 common river crossing points.
Can this journey be extended?
Absolutely, East Africa is an ideal destination to jumpstart an extended itinerary to include additional time in Rwanda or you may wish to while away some time on an idyllic beach at either Zanzibar or Seychelles. As there are direct flights between East Africa and South Africa this may be the perfect time to visit any of the Southern African safari destinations, for example, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia.
Our top picks include:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Seychelles
Cape Town, South Africa
Our Journey Specialists can help you to design your own East Africa adventure.
team@premierafrica.com
+1 866 598 8484
+1 866 598 8484
Can I choose different camps or lodges?
As this journey is a scheduled hosted tour, the hotels, resorts and lodges on this journey can not be changed. Should you, however, wish to create your own East Africa experience, our team can offer a myriad of camps and lodges to suit your interests or needs.
Our Journey Specialists can help you to design your own East Africa adventure.
team@premierafrica.com
+1 866 598 8484
+1 866 598 8484
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