Tour Overview
This cross-border safari blends Kenya’s Maasai Mara with Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater for an unmatched wildlife journey. You’ll follow the path of the Great Migration, witness thrilling predator-prey encounters, and explore diverse landscapes teeming with Africa’s iconic Big Five. Expert guides, scenic drives, and hand-picked camps ensure every moment is memorable, from dawn game drives to nights under star-filled skies.
Places You'll Explore
Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Karatu Highlands (Tanzania)
Daily Itinerary
Nairobi – Drive to Maasai Mara & Afternoon Game Drive
- Drive Time: Approx. 5–6 hours
- Highlight: First game drive in the Mara’s iconic savannahs
After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, your driver-guide picks you up at 08:00 AM for a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for your first afternoon game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and perhaps the elusive leopard. Return to camp in the evening to enjoy dinner under the African night sky.
🏠 Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Drive Time: Game drive within the park
- Highlight: Big Five sightings and endless game viewing
Today is dedicated to exploring the Mara in depth. Set out with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive, following the tracks of wildebeest, zebras, and predators across the rolling plains. The reserve’s rich ecosystem offers a chance to witness dramatic wildlife encounters in their natural setting.
🏠 Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maasai Mara Wilderness Exploration
- Drive Time: Game drive within the park
- Highlight: Another full day immersed in Mara’s wildlife spectacle
Another full day in Maasai Mara brings more opportunities to witness Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Your guide will help you explore different parts of the reserve, increasing your chances of spotting rare species and enjoying unforgettable photography moments.
🏠 Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Maasai Mara – Drive to Northern Serengeti
- Drive Time: Full day with border crossing
- Highlight: Cross into Tanzania and arrive in migration country
After an early breakfast, embark on a scenic cross-border journey into Tanzania. Travel through remote landscapes until you reach the northern Serengeti, an area renowned for the dramatic wildebeest river crossings (seasonal). Arrive at your camp and relax while soaking in the wild surroundings.
🏠 Accommodation: Gnu Mara Migration Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full-Day Safari in Northern Serengeti
- Drive Time: Game drive within the park
- Highlight: Witness the migration and predator action (seasonal)
Spend the day tracking the herds and their predators along the Mara River. Crocodiles lurk at crossing points while lions, cheetahs, and hyenas patrol the plains. Even outside migration season, this region offers outstanding year-round game viewing.
🏠 Accommodation: Gnu Mara Migration Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Another Day in Northern Serengeti
- Drive Time: Game drive within the park
- Highlight: Explore more of the remote northern plains
Enjoy another day in one of Africa’s most untouched safari areas. With fewer vehicles than the central Serengeti, the north offers a sense of wilderness that’s hard to match. Your guide will tailor the day’s route to maximize sightings and experiences.
🏠 Accommodation: Gnu Mara Migration Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Northern Serengeti – Drive to Central Serengeti
- Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hours (with game drive en route)
- Highlight: Transition from remote north to predator-rich central plains
Travel south into the central Serengeti, a region famed for its year-round predator activity. Along the way, enjoy game drives through changing landscapes. Arrive at your tented camp for a relaxed evening in the heart of the park.
🏠 Accommodation: Mawe Tented Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti
- Drive Time: Game drive within the park
- Highlight: Big cats and endless plains
Set off at sunrise for a full day exploring the central Serengeti, where lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam in abundance. Break for a picnic lunch under an acacia tree before continuing your search for elephants, buffalo, and birdlife.
🏠 Accommodation: Mawe Tented Camp
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
- Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hours (plus game drive in crater)
- Highlight: Safari in the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
Early morning departure for a direct drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the lush crater floor for a full-day game drive among rhinos, hippos, and large herds of antelope. In the evening, drive to Karatu for an overnight stay.
🏠 Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Karatu – Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Drive Time: Approx. 3–4 hours
Highlight: Farewell to the wild
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where your safari adventure ends. Take with you unforgettable memories of East Africa’s wild beauty.
🍽 Meals Included: Breakfast
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Published tour package | From $7,270 per person |
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Route / Highlights
Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) • Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) • Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania • Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) • Karatu Highlands (Tanzania)
Duration
10 Days
Nights
9
Best Season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Transportation
4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
Accommodation
Lodges & Camps
Arrival
Nairobi
Departure
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
Language
English
Price Basis
From $7,270 per person