8-Day Kenya–Tanzania Cross-Border Predator Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short briefing, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley with stops at breathtaking viewpoints.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the Maasai Mara, famous for its high concentration of predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness predators in action. Lions are often seen resting in the grasslands, while cheetahs patrol the open savannah in search of prey.
If traveling between July and October, you may witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras cross between Kenya and Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai Mara – Transfer to Northern Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit the Maasai Mara and proceed to the Isebania border for immigration formalities.
After crossing into Tanzania, meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue to the iconic Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy an en-route game drive upon entering the park, where you may encounter lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and possibly the elusive leopard.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Northern Serengeti

Enjoy a full day exploring the northern region of the Serengeti National Park, known for its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Your guide will track animals across diverse habitats including open plains, riverine forests, and rocky kopjes—prime locations for spotting lions. Leopards are often seen resting in acacia trees along riverbanks.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Kogatende)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic game drive as you travel from Northern to Central Serengeti (Seronera area), renowned for year-round wildlife sightings and a high density of predators.
Arrive at your camp in time for relaxation or an optional afternoon game drive.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most unique wildlife destinations.
Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, hyenas, jackals, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and occasionally cheetahs.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you will enjoy a relaxed morning at leisure. At the appropriate time, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Depending on your schedule, an optional stop for last-minute shopping or a short visit around Arusha can be arranged before your transfer.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.