Giraffe Manor
The opening stop, Days 1–3
Signature Itinerary · 9 Nights
The Migration Circuit
From Giraffe Manor's quiet opening, into the migration's own edge at Sala's Camp, then across the border into the Serengeti proper.
Day By Day
What actually happens, stop by stop
Every leg is marked below — owned by us, or arranged through a trusted partner. We don't blend the two.
Days 1–3
Owned by The Safari Collection
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi
Arrival and a gentle first three nights, with the giraffes at breakfast setting the tone before the deeper safari begins. A short, deliberate opener — most guests are still adjusting to the time difference during this leg.
Days 4–7
Owned by The Safari Collection
Sala's Camp, Maasai Mara
Four nights positioned specifically on the migration's far edge, timed against the current season's crossing activity. This is the itinerary's core — the reason the trip is built around these dates in the first place.
Days 8–9
Partner-arranged, not TSC-operated
A Serengeti Tented Camp, Tanzania
The final two nights cross into the central Serengeti at a partner camp we've sent guests to for over a decade. We arrange this stay and vouch for it — but it's owned and run independently, not by us.
What's Included
An honest breakdown, not just a headline number
$34,500
indicative total, per family of four, before any customization
Accommodation — all 9 nights across three propertiesIncluded
Guided game drives — daily at each stopIncluded
Internal light-aircraft transfers — between all three propertiesIncluded
Meals and house beverages — at each propertyIncluded
International flightsNot included
Specialty experiences — e.g. private hide sessionsPriced separately
This figure is indicative and will vary with exact dates, room category, and any customization — your specialist will confirm a final price before anything is booked.
Timed Against the Migration
This itinerary is built around July–October, not a fixed calendar slot
The Sala's Camp leg is positioned specifically for river-crossing activity, which shifts year to year. Our specialists track this before confirming your exact dates — ask us where the herds are expected to be for your travel window.
Related
Properties and experiences on this route
Sala's Camp
The core of the itinerary, Days 4–7
The River Crossing
The signature experience at Sala's Camp
Mara Predator Conservation
Directly supported by your stay at Sala's Camp
From the Family
"This itinerary exists because we kept sending guests on the same three stops, in the same order, and it kept working. We didn't design it in an office — we noticed it happening."
The Carr-Hartley Family
— Owners, The Safari Collection
Meet the family behind it →
Your Safari Designer
Want to build from this, or adjust it?
This itinerary is a strong starting point, not a fixed package — tell us what you'd want to change and we'll tell you honestly what that does to timing and cost.