Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari – A wonderful time to be in Kenya and northern Tanzania, with pleasant weather, clear skies, and tranquility across the parks. Enjoy peaceful scenery at Lake Nakuru National Park, the golden rolling hills of Masai Mara, endless plains in Serengeti National Park, cool crater air in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and lush forest views in Lake Manyara National Park.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature throughout this 8-day private itinerary from Nairobi to Arusha, perfect for photography and relaxed game drives.
Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari – A wonderful time to be in Kenya and northern Tanzania, with pleasant weather, clear skies, and tranquility across the parks. Enjoy peaceful scenery at Lake Nakuru National Park, the golden rolling hills of Masai Mara, endless plains in Serengeti National Park, cool crater air in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and lush forest views in Lake Manyara National Park.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature throughout this 8-day private itinerary from Nairobi to Arusha, perfect for photography and relaxed game drives.
Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari – A wonderful time to be in Kenya and northern Tanzania, with pleasant weather, clear skies, and tranquility across the parks. Enjoy peaceful scenery at Lake Nakuru National Park, the golden rolling hills of Masai Mara, endless plains in Serengeti National Park, cool crater air in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and lush forest views in Lake Manyara National Park.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature throughout this 8-day private itinerary from Nairobi to Arusha, perfect for photography and relaxed game drives.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari – A wonderful time to be in Kenya and northern Tanzania, with pleasant weather and tranquility. Enjoy clear skies over the golden hills of Masai Mara National Reserve, vibrant greens across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, cool fresh air inside Ngorongoro Crater, and calm forest scenery in Lake Manyara National Park.
Fewer safari vehicles at this time ensure a more intimate and immersive experience in nature on this private tour from Nairobi to Arusha, perfect for photography and relaxed game drives.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in May – A wonderful time to explore Kenya and northern Tanzania, with more rain adding to the lush greenery of the landscape. Enjoy pleasant weather and tranquility at Lake Nakuru National Park, the golden hills of Masai Mara National Reserve, and the vibrant green plains of Serengeti National Park.
Exploring Ngorongoro Crater and the lush forest of Lake Manyara National Park during May is particularly rewarding, with rich wildlife and spectacular views. The lower number of safari vehicles allows for a more peaceful and less crowded private tour from Nairobi to Arusha, with green wilderness providing a stunning backdrop for observing diverse flora and fauna.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in June – A fantastic time to visit Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania, with pleasant weather and tranquility. Enjoy calm shores at Lake Nakuru National Park, sweeping savannahs in Masai Mara National Reserve, and the awe-inspiring Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park.
Experience incredible wildlife viewing inside Ngorongoro Crater and lush forest scenery in Lake Manyara National Park. With a moderate number of vehicles in June, this private tour from Nairobi to Arusha offers a more intimate and immersive experience with nature.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in July – Dry Season in Kenya and Tanzania, when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds. Enjoy easy game viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, across the open plains of Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park.
Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time, while Lake Manyara National Park offers forest scenery and tree-climbing lions. If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your private safari from Nairobi to Arusha in advance to ensure availability.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in August – Dry Season in Kenya and Tanzania, when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds. Enjoy easy game viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, across the open plains of Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park.
Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time, while Lake Manyara National Park offers forest scenery and tree-climbing lions. If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your private safari from Nairobi to Arusha in advance to ensure availability.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in September – Dry Season in Kenya and Tanzania, when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds. Enjoy easy game viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, across the open plains of Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park.
Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time, while Lake Manyara National Park offers forest scenery and tree-climbing lions. If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your private safari from Nairobi to Arusha in advance to ensure availability.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in October – A great time to visit Kenya National Parks and northern Tanzania! The landscape is parched and wildlife congregates around water sources to quench their thirst. Enjoy incredible viewing at Lake Nakuru National Park, across the plains of Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park, and inside Ngorongoro Crater.
With a medium number of visitors during this time, it is a great time to experience the beauty and wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park and the region without overwhelming crowds on this private tour from Nairobi to Arusha.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in November – A beautiful and fascinating time to visit parks in Kenya and Tanzania during the season of short rains. The weather is relatively mild with warm days and cooler nights in Lake Nakuru National Park, while the first thunder showers over the rolling plains of Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are breathtaking, especially for the wildebeest herds.
The diversity of animals in Ngorongoro Crater and the forest scenery of Lake Manyara National Park are sights to behold, and with a moderate number of visitors in November, it allows for a more peaceful and enjoyable private safari from Nairobi to Arusha.
8-Day Masai Mara to Serengeti Safari in December – A beautiful and fascinating time to visit parks in Kenya and Tanzania during the season of short rains. The weather is relatively mild with warm days and cooler nights in Lake Nakuru National Park, while the first thunder showers over the rolling plains of Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are breathtaking, especially for the wildebeest herds.
The diversity of animals in Ngorongoro Crater and the forest scenery of Lake Manyara National Park are sights to behold, and with a moderate number of visitors in November, it allows for a more peaceful and enjoyable private safari from Nairobi to Arusha.
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation Level: Mid range-Tented Camp and Lodges.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
Distance Approx: 176km – 2.5hrs drive
Activities:
The safari starts at Lake Nakuru Park after breakfast. We arrive at the lodge for lunch before setting out for a late afternoon game drive. The park displays spectacular scenery of the lake, yellow backed acacia forest and the Great Rift Valley escarpment. It is also famed for its shallow soda water but has been expanding day by day for some years now. It is home to lesser flamingos.
The Black Rhino and White Rhino can also be seen here. The lake shore is the best place for watching waterfowl at close range. The leopard and lions share this inspiring nature together with giraffe, buffalo, zebra and bush-buck. You will return to your lodge as the sun sets for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Lake Nakuru lodge
Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara.
Distance Approx. 310km – 6hrs drive.
Activities: Game viewing.
Program: The safari begins after breakfast. We’ll drive west to the Maasai Mara National game reserve. Lunch is served when we arrive at the camp. After lunch we set out for an afternoon of game viewing. We will return to the lodge by sunset.
-Overnight at OL – Moran Tented Camp or similar
Maasai Mara Game Reserve Game Drive
Activities: Game viewing
Safari starts after breakfast for a full day game drive at Maasai Mara, the reserve offers great chances to explore the rich flora and fauna. Wildlife meandering along Mara River a home to flotillas crocodiles and the “Big Five”. Between August and December is the amazing picturesque great migration crossing. A picnic lunch will served at the park. Then you will continue game driving and return to your lodge by sunset.
-Overnight stay at OL Moran Tented Camp
Masasai Mara – Serengeti National Park
Activities: Game viewing
Program: After an early breakfast your expedition will head to the Serengeti via the Isbania border. You will meet our Feline Safrais Tanzania Limited™ 4WD Land-Cruiser. After visa procedures you will board and takeoff to Serengeti. Past the scenic Mara River to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Hippo Trail Tented Camp
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Activities: Game viewing
Program: the day starts with breakfast. Then we depart for a full day of game viewing. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open grasslands, a paradise for bigger lion prides, elephant, buffalo, eland, giraffe, zebra and gazelle. The rivers host larger numbers of hippo, crocodile and waterfowl species. Picnic lunch will be served, followed by more exploring of the Serengeti. We will return to the camp as the evening sets.
-Overnight stay at Hippo Trail Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro
Distance Approx. 161 kilometers
Activities: Game viewing
Program: You will leave the camp after breakfast for some wildlife viewing. The stunning horizon southeast and massive kopjes (granite rocks) dot the plains. Many predators and wildlife use these rocks as shelter on hot days.
Lunch will be served at the plains before we exit the Naabi main gate. Then we head to the rim of the Ngorongoro crater, to arrive at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Rhino Lodge
Ngorongoro crater – Karatu
Activities: Game viewing
Program: Game viewing at the crater starts after an early breakfast. A diversity wildlife, includes-buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, hippo, rhino and hyena clans you won’t find elsewhere. A picnic lunch will be served in the afternoon. Then we will ascend the crater wall and head to the lodge for the evening siesta.
-Overnight stay at Marera Valley lodge
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Distance Approx. 120km 2hrs drive
Program: The day begins with breakfast. We will descent the Great Valley escarpment to its basement. Diverse habitats, dense woodlands, the Great Rift Valley wall and a shallow alkaline lake. This wilderness is a paradise to many waterfowl species. Elephant, buffaloes, giraffes and Impala harem roam between the open plains and the forested Valley slopes. Several hundred Olive Baboon troops, Sykes (blue monkey) hippo, lions and many more are park residents. In the afternoon you will stop for a picnic lunch by then continue on a game viewing before drive back to Arusha.
-Overnight stay at Kahawa Lodge
You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly out of the country or Arusha Domestic Airport and fly to Zanzibar or join another wildlife safari if extended excursions are selected.
NOT JUST A SAFARI, IT'S A JOURNEY FOR THE SOUL
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara - One route, endless landscapes
One Endless Plain, Two Countries
Maasai Mara and Serengeti share one open ecosystem with no border fence. On your tour you experience both sides of this vast savannah. In Mara, enjoy rolling golden hills and wide open horizons perfect for sunrise photography. In Serengeti, enter the world-famous endless plains that stretch beyond sight. Combined, you get the complete picture of East Africa's most iconic landscape - from river valleys to open grasslands - without rushing. This is the greatest advantage for our guests on this route.
World's Largest Intact Crater
Ngorongoro is unlike anywhere else on your journey. You descend 600 meters into a natural amphitheater formed millions of years ago. The crater floor offers a unique landscape of open plains, swamps, forest patches, and a central soda lake - all enclosed by towering walls. The scenery alone makes it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests experience a full day on the crater floor with picnic lunch, surrounded by dramatic 360-degree views that change color from morning mist to golden sunset.
Rift Valley to Groundwater Forest
Lake Manyara adds complete variety to your route. After the vast openness of Mara and Serengeti, you enter a completely different world - lush groundwater forest with giant fig trees, dramatic Rift Valley escarpment views, and an alkaline lake that creates stunning reflective scenery. It is the perfect final contrast before heading to Arusha. From Nairobi's cityscape to Mara's hills, Serengeti's endless plains, Ngorongoro's crater walls, to Manyara's forest - five distinct landscapes in one smooth itinerary, designed for maximum scenic diversity without long tiring drives.
- PRICE FROM: $4,925pps
- All entry fees,
- Governments Taxes,
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari.
- All accommodations while on safari in full board (FB) basis.
- Accommodation night upon your arrival in Nairobi and after a safari in bed and breakfast (bb) basis,
- Service of Professional English speaking driver guide. Option of French, Spanish and Germany speaking guide during your safari bookings.
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival in Nairobi (NBO) and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- 4WD Land-Cruiser equipped with (popup) opened roofed for safaris, window seats, seat belts, radio wave, fridge and multiple outlet for recharging battery and device.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary