East Africa Ultimate — Great Migration, Ngorongoro & Mountain Gorillas

Morning flight to the Masai Mara. Land on a bush airstrip and transfer to your luxury tented camp. Afternoon game drive — the Mara delivers Big Five from the start.

Full day positioned at the Mara River crossing points. Your Maasai guide reads the herds to predict crossings. Between crossings, exceptional lion and cheetah viewing.

Pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara plains — champagne breakfast on landing. Afternoon game drive focusing on the Mara's legendary big cat prides.

Morning visit to a Maasai community — warrior dancing, traditional homestead, and cultural exchange. Afternoon game drive and sundowner on the escarpment.

Charter flight from Mara to Serengeti. The plains stretch to infinity — golden grasslands dotted with acacia trees. Afternoon game drive — look for cheetah on the kopjes.

Full day exploring the Central Serengeti — home to the densest concentration of big cats in Africa. Lion prides, leopard in riverine forest, cheetah hunting on the plains.

Drive south through the Serengeti to visit Olduvai Gorge — the "Cradle of Mankind" where the earliest human fossils were found. Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Home to 25,000 animals including black rhino, lion, elephant, flamingo, and hippo. Picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Morning at leisure on the crater rim — breathtaking views. Optional walk to Empakaai Crater with Maasai guide. Afternoon at the lodge with spa option.

Charter flight from Arusha to Kigali. Transfer to your lodge near Volcanoes National Park. Evening gorilla trekking briefing.

The moment of a lifetime. Trek into the misty bamboo forests of Volcanoes National Park to spend one hour with a habituated gorilla family. Sitting metres from a 400-pound silverback is the most profound wildlife encounter on Earth.

Morning trek to see the endangered golden monkeys — playful primates found only in the Virungas. Afternoon visit to a local community — traditional Intore dancing and banana beer brewing.

Drive to Kigali for the powerful Kigali Genocide Memorial. Explore the vibrant city — craft markets, coffee shops, and the remarkable story of Rwanda's transformation. Farewell dinner at a top restaurant.

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Kigali International Airport for onward flights. End of the East Africa Ultimate journey.