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Serengeti's calving season spectacle, followed by a remote Seychelles island escape. From East Africa’s most famous wildlife theatre to the healing calmness of a tiny Seychelles island in the Indian Ocean.
Expect exclusive accommodation, superb service, and seamless connections between beach and bush.
An exclusive Beach & Bush journey for discerning travellers
Highlights
The Great Migration calving season spectacle. Five nights on the Ndutu plains during the height of the action, when vast herds and prowling predators define the rhythm of each day. Witness the big cats - lions, cheetahs and leopards - making the most of the surplus of young animals.
Mobile camp, perfect position. A refined under-canvas experience located precisely where wildlife concentrations are at their peak, so that you are in the middle of the action.
Hot air balloon at dawn (optional). An extraordinary sunrise flight over the Serengeti, ending with a champagne breakfast on the plains.
From bush to beach. A seamless transition from Tanzania’s wildlife theatre to the tranquillity of a remote Indian Ocean atoll.
Private island living. Barefoot luxury in the Seychelles, with coral reefs, white-sand beaches and space to truly unwind.
Island activities for every moment of the day, from diving and snorkelling to watch abundant sealife to kayaking, beach walks, cycling and time in a hammock with your favourite beverage and book.
Locations
Serengeti National Park: The plains of the Serengeti host the Great Wildebeest Migration throughout the year – from the busy river-crossing season in the north to the quieter months when the herds are calving and moving between grazing areas in the south. Even when the migrating herds are elsewhere, the Big 5 Serengeti has an abundance of wildlife year-round. Big cat sightings are a certainty: lions pose majestically on picturesque kopjes, leopards seclude themselves in the boughs of huge sausage trees, and cheetahs stretch out to their full stride through the golden grass.
Alphonse Island (Outer Seychelles). Beyond the main Seychelles islands lie remote islands and coral atolls, reef-fringed and brilliantly blue. One such island, Alphonse, is accessible only by a one-hour flight from Mahé and favoured by those seeking privacy. Famed for its secluded beaches, exceptional diving, snorkelling and abundant marine wildlife, Alphonse has only one accommodation option for tourists. Snorkel with manta rays, dive untouched reefs and cycle jungle paths where tortoises roam. Every meal is ocean-fresh, every sunset cinematic. It’s barefoot luxury with purpose: pristine, protected, profoundly exclusive.
Lodges
1 night at Katambuga House (Arusha). A peaceful, character-filled guesthouse set in lush gardens, offering warm hospitality, stylish comfort and an easy start to the safari.
5 nights at Serengeti Safari Camp (Ndutu / Southern Serengeti). A classic, mobile under-canvas camp that places you in the right area at the right time, with an authentic safari atmosphere and a strong sense of closeness to the plains.
1 night at Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport (Nairobi). A polished city base with modern rooms, excellent service and a relaxed atmosphere — ideal for a comfortable pause between flights.
4 nights at Alphonse Island Lodge (Alphonse Atoll, Seychelles). A remote island retreat with barefoot luxury, ocean-facing simplicity and a strong conservation spirit — the kind of place that makes the world feel very far away.
Timing
The ideal time for this package is late January to February, when Serengeti's Ndutu plains are at their most compelling for calving-season wildlife drama, while the Seychelles’ warmer, calmer northwest monsoon period suits relaxed beach days and time on the water.
Price per person sharing
11 nights (12 days) | ||
Great Migration calving season | Dec 2026 to Mar 2027 | from US$ 16,960 |
Includes: Scheduled flights Arusha-Ndutu-Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro–Nairobi–Mahé and return domestic flights Mahé–Alphonse–Mahé, all transfers, accommodation throughout, meals and local beverages, snorkelling & watersport equipment in the Seychelles, park fees and Alphonse environmental levy, and 24-hour logistical support.
Excludes: International flights not specified, visa fees and airport taxes where applicable, gratuities, personal expenses, optional activities not specified, and mandatory cancellation, travel and medical insurance.
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
"Active island escape”
Ross Exler, Seychelles safari expert: “Many visit the Seychelles to unwind, but my visits are always active. I spend more time snorkelling than on the beach, exploring vibrant lagoons and reefs alive with colour, movement and endless marine surprises.”
"The Serengeti rocks!"
Christian Boix, Tanzania safari expert: "On my last Serengeti safari, careful camp choices meant we avoided crowds and witnessed endless lion drama, leopards, cheetah hunts, and the sheer, overwhelming spectacle of the Wildebeest Migration: wildlife overload at its best!"
“Biodiverse ocean sanctuary”
Our community manager, Sarah Goodman, says, “On Alphonse Island, every adventure supports conservation. From manta research to turtle patrols and regenerative farming, your stay protects fragile reefs, empowers local teams, and helps safeguard this wild atoll.”
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