CROSS BORDER // TWO COUNTRIES
7 Days Kenya and Tanzania
Cross from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti and down into the Ngorongoro Crater. One ecosystem, two countries.
7 Days / 6 Nights
DURATION
$1,450
FROM, PER PERSON
Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
DESTINATIONS
2 to 6
GROUP SIZE
ABOUT THIS SAFARI
7 Days Kenya and Tanzania
Cross from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti and down into the Ngorongoro Crater. One ecosystem, two countries.
AT A GLANCE
Trip Summary
| Detail | This safari |
|---|---|
| Price from | USD 1,450 per person |
| Duration | 7 days / 6 nights |
| Safari style | Migration, Wildlife |
| Countries | Kenya, Tanzania |
| Parks visited | Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater |
| Starts | Nairobi |
| Ends | Arusha |
| Group size | Private departure. Typically 2 to 6 guests per vehicle |
| Best time to go | Jul to Oct for the river crossings |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Your Route, Day By Day
| Day | Route | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nairobi to Masai Mara | Tented camp, Masai Mara | L, D |
| 2 | Full Day in the Masai Mara | Tented camp, Masai Mara | B, L, D |
| 3 | Mara to Serengeti | Tented camp, Serengeti | B, L, D |
| 4 | Serengeti National Park | Tented camp, Serengeti | B, L, D |
| 5 | Serengeti to Ngorongoro | Lodge, Ngorongoro rim | B, L, D |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Crater Floor | Lodge, Ngorongoro rim | B, L, D |
| 7 | Ngorongoro to Arusha | Departure | B |
B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner. Accommodation is shown by type and area. We confirm the exact camp or lodge in writing with your quote.
DAY BY DAY
The Full Itinerary
Depart Nairobi after breakfast, travelling through the Rift Valley and Narok to reach the Masai Mara by lunchtime. Afternoon game drive in the reserve. Dinner and overnight at your Mara camp.
Meals: Lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara
A full day in the reserve with a picnic lunch. Explore the Mara Triangle and follow the river, watching for hippo, crocodile and the resident lion prides. In migration season this is prime crossing territory. Overnight in camp.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Masai Mara
Drive to the Isebania border post where our team assists with immigration formalities. Change to a Tanzanian registered vehicle and guide, then continue into the northern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive en route. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
A full day in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives across the Seronera valley, one of the best areas in Africa for leopard and cheetah, with a rest at camp through the middle of the day. Overnight in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
Morning game drive as you travel south east out of the park, passing Olduvai Gorge with an optional stop at the museum. Continue up onto the Ngorongoro highlands and check in at a lodge on the crater rim. Overnight at Ngorongoro.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro rim
Descend into the crater after an early breakfast for a full day game drive on the floor. This is the best chance on the whole route to see black rhino, alongside dense concentrations of lion, elephant, buffalo and flamingo. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Ascend in the late afternoon. Overnight at Ngorongoro.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner · Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro rim
A relaxed breakfast on the rim, then drive down through the coffee farms of Karatu to Arusha, arriving early afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast · Overnight: Departure day
THE ROUTE
Where This Safari Takes You
Nairobi → Masai Mara → Isebania border → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha. We handle the border formalities and the vehicle change.
WHAT IS COVERED
Included and Not Included
Included
- All park, reserve and crater fees in both countries
- Professional guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs
- Full board accommodation as specified
- Border crossing assistance and vehicle change
- Bottled drinking water throughout
- Airport transfers both ends
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Balloon safari and optional excursions
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Tips and gratuities
NO OBLIGATION
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