Cox and Kings Ultimate Tour: In the Footsteps of the Great Migration

– 4-star accommodation
– Flexible – extensions, room & flight upgrades available
– Small group size – average 10 people (max 18)
– International flights
– Transfers in adapted land cruisers
– Experienced local tour managers
– 11 breakfast, 10 lunches and 10 dinners
– Guided sightseeing and entrance fees
– Entrance fees to national parks, conservancies, and wildlife reserves
– Boat trip on Lake Naivasha
– Scenic flight from Serengeti to Masai Mara

– Admire the wildlife of celebrated national parks including Amboseli, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti and the Masai Mara
– Enjoy the chance to witness the Great Migration
– Visit the community of Moshi in the Kilimanjaro foothills
– Activities away from the safari vehicle including walks, gorge visits and boat trips

Day 1 – Fly to Nairobi
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Nairobi. Overnight at the Sheraton Four Points (or similar)
(No meals)

Day 2 – Amboseli National Park
Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park by safari vehicle. Arrive on time for lunch before enjoying wildlife watching activities.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 3 – Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day in Amboseli National Park, embarking on morning and afternoon safari drives. Look out for bush elephants, cape buffalo, spotted hyenas and more.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4 – Moshi
This morning, depart from Amboseli and drive around 2 hours to the Namanga border, crossing into Tanzania. Enjoy lunch in Arusha before continuing to Tarangire. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5 – Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy an early morning game drive, before proceeding for 3 hours to the Ngorongoro highlands – arriving for leisure time and dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crate
Descend to the crater floor in search of the ‘Big Five’, the forested walls providing a photogenic backdrop. Travel through the Lerai Forest looking for leopard and onto the plains where wildebeests and zebras graze whilst cheetahs and lions lie in watch. A picnic lunch maximises your time in the crater. Return to your lodge late afternoon.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7 – Serengeti National Park
Descend from the Ngorongoro Crater onto the vast plains of the Serengeti, famous for hosting the annual Great Wildebeest Migration from October to July, as well as numerous species year-round.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8 – Serengeti National Park
Spend your day exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti in search of the ‘Big Five’. If you would like to maximise your time on safari, take a picnic lunch with you into the park, dining in the vast savanna before returning to your lodge later in the day.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9 – Fly to the Masai Mara
Transfer to the airstrip for a short scheduled flight to Tarime, then transfer to Migori for your flight to the world-famous Masai Mara National Park. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, with the option of a safari drive.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10 – Masai Mara
Spend a full day in the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon safari drives, with the option of a hot-air balloon ride at extra cost. The renowned Masai Mara reserve and its adjunct concessions are home to prolific wildlife, including the ‘Big Five’. Travel between August and September and you may also witness the dramatic, heart-in-your-mouth river crossings of the Great Migration.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11 – Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley
Transfer from the Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha, arriving in this wildlife-rich area of the Great Rift Valley. In the afternoon, enjoy a presentation on conservation pioneer Joy Adamson, sample Kenyan teas and visit the local museum.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12 – Lake Naivasha – Fly to the UK
Transfer to Nairobi and enjoy use of a day room at a hotel or join an optional excursion. In the evening, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta airport for your flight home.(Breakfast)

Day 13 – Arrive in London
Arrive back in the UK.
(No meals)

Four Points by Sheration, Nairobi
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport is conveniently located within the Jomo Kenyatta international airport complex. It’s bright and bright and modern guestrooms are well-appointed, with king-size beds and floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows. Facilities include a gym, a heated rooftop swimming pool and a spa. Dining options within the hotel include a rooftop bar and grill overlooking Nairobi National Park and the runway, and an all-day restaurant serving local and international cuisine with an outdoor terrace.

Ol Tukai Lodge
Ol Tukai Lodge is set in the heart of Amboseli National Park, surrounded by open plains and offering majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the continent’s highest peak The chalet-style rooms have private terraces with uninterrupted views of the wetlands or Kilimanjaro, and a shared swimming pool provides a welcome relief from the day’s heat. Delicious meals are served on the main veranda, where lucky diners can watch wildlife just metres away.

Zebra Plains Mara Camp
This boutique safari camp huddles in the plains of the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. The property appeals to nature photographers thanks to its scenic vantage point and frequent visits from the Mara’s roaming, photogenic animals. Accommodation is provided in the form of en-suite tented rooms, with options catering to a variety of party sizes. All rooms include mosquito nets, reading tables, luggage racks, showers and wash basins, among other amenities.