The 8 Days Serengeti and Maasai Mara Safari is an exceptional cross-border East African adventure combining two of the continent’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Experience the vast plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, both renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing and the Great Migration.

This 8 Days Serengeti and Maasai Mara Safari offers opportunities to encounter the Big Five, witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, explore diverse savannah landscapes and experience the cultures of local communities. It is an ideal itinerary for travellers seeking an unforgettable combination of Tanzania and Kenya in one safari.

Trip Highlights

• Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park
• Experience Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Search for the Big Five in two iconic safari destinations
• Experience the Great Migration when travelling during the migration season
• Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffaloes
• Enjoy spectacular sunrise and sunset game drives
• Experience vast savannah landscapes and abundant wildlife
• Visit a Maasai community and learn about local traditions
• Enjoy excellent wildlife and landscape photography opportunities
• Experience two of East Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations

Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through northern Tanzania and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Continue into the Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive as you make your way towards your lodge or tented camp.

Overnight: Serengeti
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.

The Serengeti is home to large populations of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration.

Overnight: Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full day of wildlife exploration. Your safari guide will follow wildlife activity and choose suitable areas for the best possible game-viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Serengeti
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Serengeti – Isebania Border – Maasai Mara

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel towards the Tanzania-Kenya border at Isebania.

Complete the border formalities before continuing into Kenya and onwards to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Arrive later in the day and settle into your lodge or tented camp.

Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the Maasai Mara plains.

The reserve offers exceptional opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend another full day exploring the Maasai Mara.

Your guide will search for areas with active wildlife and, depending on the season, locations where large herds of wildebeest and zebras may be found.

An optional Maasai cultural visit can be arranged to learn about traditional lifestyles and local customs.

Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Maasai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Depart the Maasai Mara and drive towards Nairobi, enjoying the changing landscapes along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi later in the day and check into your hotel.

Overnight: Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8: Nairobi – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule.

Later, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your Serengeti and Maasai Mara safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Package Includes

• Airport transfers as specified
• Private safari transportation
• Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Serengeti National Park entrance fees
• Maasai Mara National Reserve entrance fees
• All scheduled game drives
• Tanzania-Kenya border crossing assistance
• Maasai cultural experience where specified
• Bottled drinking water during the safari
• Government taxes and applicable service charges
• Safari planning and assistance

Package Excludes

• International flights
• Tanzania and Kenya visa or entry fees
• Travel and medical insurance
• Personal expenses
• Laundry and telephone charges
• Alcoholic and premium beverages
• Tips and gratuities
• Optional activities
• Hot-air balloon safari
• Additional accommodation before or after the safari
• Any activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
• Any other services not listed under Package Includes