8-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

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

Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up in Nairobi and drive via the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at Julia's River camp. Later, embark on your first afternoon game drive across the golden savannah in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more. Masai Mara is a home to the Big Five and famous for its dramatic river crossings during the wildebeest migration (July–October).

Your dinner and a peaceful night will be at the camp.

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:

Julia's River Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for prides of lions, cheetahs hunting on the plains, elephants, and possibly the elusive leopard. Around lunch time, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or return to camp for a hot meal.

Later in the afternoon you'll have an option to visit a nearby Maasai village(Optional, at an extra cost)for cultural immersion or if you wish, you may opt for a hot air balloon safari( Optional, at an extra cost)as you explore the vast plain of Mara. As the sun sets, you return to your camp for dinner and a relaxation.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Julia's River Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)

After an early breakfast, drive to the Isebania border post and complete immigration formalities. Continue with your Tanzanian guide into the Serengeti, enjoying game drives en route to your central Serengeti camp. The scenery transitions from Mara's savannah to the seemingly endless Serengeti plains. Your dinner will be served at Thorn Tree Camp.

Main Destination:

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Thorn Tree Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day Safari in Central Serengeti

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti. This region is known for its year-round concentration of big cats, as well as elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and abundant plains game. Explore kopjes (rocky outcrops) and enjoy fantastic photographic opportunities. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Thorn Tree Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern or Southern Serengeti Game Drives

Spend another day exploring a different section of the Serengeti, depending on the season. Northern Serengeti (Jul–Oct) is ideal for migration crossings, while Southern Serengeti (Dec–Mar) is perfect for calving season. Your guide will advise on the best area based on wildlife movement.

This day, you'll have an option to enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari(Optional, at an extra cost)or alternatively opt and visit a nearby Maasai village(Optional, at an extra cost)and get immersed to the tradition, culture and life style of Kenya's most iconic communities.

Later in the evening, you'll return to your lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Thorn Tree Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Serengeti before driving toward Ngorongoro. Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional, entry fee extra) before continuing to your lodge ( Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge). Enjoy views of the highlands and a relaxing evening.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 meters into the crater for a thrilling game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers rich wildlife diversity including black rhinos, lions, hippos, buffalo, zebras, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to the lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro - Nairobi

After breakfast, begin the journey back to Nairobi via the Namanga or Arusha border post. Enjoy scenic views and pass through bustling towns and the East African countryside, with a stop at Arusha town for a lunch. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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