9-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti Great Migration, and Ngorongoro Crater Safari 2025

9-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti Migration, and Ngorongoro Safari

Tour Highlights

• Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara (seasonal)
• Explore the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Daily game drives in three of Africa’s top safari parks
• Cross-border safari covering both Kenya and Tanzania
• High chances of Big Five sightings
• Cultural encounters with the Maasai community
• Luxury lodges and tented camps in prime locations

Destinations Covered

• Nairobi, Kenya
• Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
• Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
• Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
• Arusha, Tanzania

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. After check-in, relax and enjoy your evening with a safari briefing. Overnight at a comfortable lodge or boutique hotel.

Day 2: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive through the Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. The reserve is teeming with wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more.

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

Spend the day on full game drives in Masai Mara, where large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles attract predators such as lions and leopards. If visiting between July and October, you may witness the dramatic river crossings during the migration.

Day 4: Cross the Border to Serengeti via Isebania

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Isebania border to enter Tanzania. After clearing customs, continue your journey into the northern Serengeti. Arrive at your camp in time for a short evening game drive. The northern Serengeti is known for river crossings and predator-prey action during the migration.

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti (Northern/Central)

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s vast ecosystem. Depending on the time of year, your guide will focus on areas where the migration is active. Expect to encounter massive herds, as well as lions, hyenas, leopards, and elephants. Enjoy a bush picnic or return to camp for lunch.

Day 6: Serengeti Game Drives (Optional Balloon Safari)

Another full day in Serengeti. You may choose an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn for panoramic views of the plains and wildlife below. Continue with morning and afternoon game drives exploring new areas or tracking the migration.

Day 7: Drive to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge

Depart the Serengeti with a game drive en route. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site of major importance. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at your lodge perched on the crater rim. Enjoy panoramic views and a relaxed evening.

Day 8: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s densest population of wildlife. Expect close-up encounters with rhinos, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and flamingos. Enjoy a full-day crater tour with picnic lunch. Return to the lodge for your final night in the wild.

Day 9: Drive to Arusha & Departure

After breakfast, drive to Arusha with optional stops for souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be dropped at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight or transferred to your hotel if extending your stay.

Why Choose This Safari

• Combines the best of Kenya and Tanzania's game parks
• Timed to follow the Great Migration (seasonal departures)
• Expert local guides with extensive wildlife knowledge
• Luxurious, eco-friendly accommodation in top wildlife zones
• Private 4x4 game drives for enhanced flexibility and comfort

Inclusions

• All accommodation in lodges and tented camps (full board)
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking driver/guide
• All park entrance fees
• Daily game drives as per itinerary
• Border crossing assistance and local taxes
• Drinking water in safari vehicle
• Airport transfers

Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees (Kenya & Tanzania)
• Optional activities like balloon safari
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

July to October is ideal to witness the Great Migration in Masai Mara and Northern Serengeti. December to March is also excellent for calving season in Southern Serengeti.

Yes. Most nationalities require separate visas for Kenya and Tanzania. It’s advised to apply online in advance.

Yes, it can be tailored to include additional days, beach extensions, or upgrades to premium lodges.

Yes, but it’s best suited for children above 6 years due to long drive times and wildlife encounters.

Custom 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs, charging ports, and fridges for drinks.

Yes. You’ll have professional driver-guides in each country to ensure smooth transitions and exceptional wildlife tracking.