Embark on a remarkable cross-border adventure through two of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations — Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. This 5-day safari offers spectacular scenery, thrilling game drives, and a chance to witness the legendary Great Migration, along with encounters with the Big Five and countless other species.
- Duration: 5 Day (s)
- Departs from: Nairobi
- Ends in: Arusha
- Destination: Kenya & Tanzania
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your journey begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading southwest through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop to enjoy panoramic views. Arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Mara, famous for its rolling savannahs and large populations of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeests. Return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara
After breakfast, spend the entire day exploring the wonders of Masai Mara. Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive or a full-day drive with a picnic lunch in the wild. Spot large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas.
Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at sunrise or a visit to a Maasai village to experience their rich culture.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Masai Mara
Day 3: Masai Mara – Cross Border to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Isebania border where you’ll go through customs before entering Tanzania. Continue your journey into the Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its vast plains and abundant wildlife.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Marvel at the Serengeti’s incredible diversity, from prides of lions to graceful giraffes and vast herds of wildebeest.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the endless Serengeti plains. Enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day adventure with a picnic lunch. Depending on the season, you might witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains in search of greener pastures.
Capture unforgettable photos of elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, and countless bird species before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti – Drive to Arusha / Departure
Enjoy an early morning game drive to witness predators on the hunt and the Serengeti waking up to a new day. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then check out and drive to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon. Transfer to your hotel or airport for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle (Kenya) and Land Cruiser (Tanzania)
- Accommodation in lodges or tented camps
- All park entry fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Meals as indicated
- Bottled drinking water during safaris
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
- Tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
