Destinations: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara or Tarangire

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

9 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari – Big Five & Great Migration Adventure

The Journey of a Lifetime

From the iconic plains of the Masai Mara to the vast savannas of Serengeti and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this 9-day cross-border safari gives you a front-row seat to Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles.

Track the Big Five, follow the Great Migration, and stay in beautifully selected lodges and tented camps across Kenya and Tanzania. This journey is carefully crafted for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, honeymooners, and families alike seeking an unforgettable African safari experience.

9 Days Kenya and Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

(360 km, approx. 6 hrs with stops)
- Early pickup in Nairobi and road transfer to Arusha, Tanzania via the Namanga border.
- After border formalities, continue to Lake Manyara National Park.
- Afternoon game drive in the park: look for tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos along the lake.
- Enjoy sunset views and check in at your lodge.
Highlight: Tree-climbing lions and birdlife in a lush setting.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge / Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater

(65 km, approx. 1.5 hrs)

Breakfast, then drive up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
Spot black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and flamingos in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Highlight: Game viewing inside one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

(180 km, approx. 3 hrs)

After breakfast, drive across the highlands and enter the Serengeti National Park through the Naabi Hill Gate.
Enjoy game drives en route to your lodge in the central Serengeti (Seronera region).
Spot large herds of herbivores and stalking predators.

Highlight: First sights of the endless Serengeti plains.

Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Early morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti.
Track the Great Migration (seasonal) and predator action with your expert guide.
Visit river crossings, kopjes, and open plains teeming with wildlife.

Highlight: Cheetahs, lions on kopjes, wildebeest herds

Overnight: Same as Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Lake Victoria

(180 km, approx. 4 hrs)

After breakfast, depart westward through the Serengeti towards Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake.
Arrive at the lakeside town of Mwanza or Speke Bay.
Optional local fishing village tour or canoe trip on the lake.

Highlight: Relax by the lake and experience Tanzanian lakeside culture.

Overnight: Speke Bay Lodge / Serenity on the Lake
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Victoria – Masai Mara Game Reserve

(270 km, approx. 6–7 hrs with stops)
- Early departure for the Isebania border crossing back into Kenya.
- After immigration, switch vehicles and guides.
- Game drive into the Masai Mara, Kenya’s most famous park.
- Arrival and short evening game drive en route to your lodge.
Highlight: Seamless transition from Tanzania’s savannah to Kenya’s Mara ecosystem.
Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Full Day Game Drives in Masai Mara

Full-day safari exploring the vast Mara plains.
Visit the Mara River, where you may spot crocodiles and hippos.
Excellent chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, and (in season) wildebeest crossings.

Highlight: Big Five and Great Migration (Jul–Oct)

Overnight: Same as Day 6
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Another Full Day in Masai Mara

Early morning game drive for sunrise photography and predator activity.
Return for breakfast, followed by more game drives or leisure time.
Optional visit to a local Maasai village for cultural experience.

Highlight: Deep wildlife immersion and iconic safari scenes

Overnight: Same as previous night
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Masai Mara – Nairobi (265 km, approx. 5 hrs)

Breakfast at camp, then drive back to Nairobi.
Stop en route for souvenirs or Rift Valley viewpoints.
Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for evening departure.

Highlight: Farewell to Africa’s wild beauty

Meals: Breakfast