7-Day Masai Mara-Serengeti and Ngorongoro Luxury Safari

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

Arrival in Nairobi and Flight to Masai Mara

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi), you'll be met by a Nextgen Safaris representative who will assist you to Wilson Airport for your short, scenic flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon landing, your private guide will transfer you to your luxury camp. After check-in and a gourmet lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Mara’s rolling savannahs—home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, and more. Return for sundowners and a romantic dinner under the African sky.

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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara Game Drives

Start with an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active, followed by a bush breakfast in the wild. Spend the day exploring the vast plains of the Masai Mara, tracking lions, wildebeests, leopards, giraffes, and, during migration season, dramatic river crossings. You can choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or return to the lodge for mid-day relaxation. Optional hot air balloon safari and Maasai village visit can be arranged.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Cross to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, take a scenic game drive toward the Isebania border. After clearing immigration, meet your Tanzanian guide and drive into the Serengeti National Park—an extension of the Masai Mara ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and an introductory game drive through the northern Serengeti, rich with migrating herds and predator activity. Check into your luxurious tented camp for dinner and overnight.

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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day in the central or northern Serengeti, depending on wildlife movement. Begin with a morning drive to witness the sunrise over the endless plains. Track big cats, elephants, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. A picnic lunch can be served in the bush, or return to the lodge for a gourmet meal and a midday rest. In the evening, take another game drive or unwind with a spa treatment and campfire sundowner.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. On the way, stop for an optional tour of Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site believed to be the cradle of humanity. Arrive at your luxury lodge perched on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views into the ancient volcanic caldera. Spend the evening at leisure enjoying your suite, spa, or firelit dinner.

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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half- or full-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater floor offers one of Africa’s richest concentrations of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend back to the lodge for a relaxing evening and farewell dinner.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Arusha and Departure

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and drive to Arusha, with an optional stop at Shanga Arts Village or a local coffee plantation for souvenirs. Enjoy lunch in Arusha, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight or onward arrangements. Alternatively, extend your safari to Zanzibar for a beach escape.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha, Tanzania)

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.