10 Day Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Big Five Safari

Explore Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a 10-day Kenya Tanzania Big Five safari with private game drives, migration opportunities and wildlife viewing.

Safari Overview

Experience three of East Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations on this 10 Day Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari.

The journey combines the open savannah of Kenya’s Maasai Mara, the vast plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

With multiple nights in each destination, this itinerary gives you more time for game drives, photography and wildlife observation without trying to cover too much in a few days.

It is an excellent choice for first-time safari travelers, couples, families, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers looking for a comprehensive Kenya Tanzania Big Five safari.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Spend three nights in the Maasai Mara
  • Cross from Kenya into Tanzania
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park
  • Spend three nights in the Serengeti
  • Full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari
  • Excellent Big Five viewing opportunities
  • Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs and other predators
  • Experience the Great Migration ecosystem
  • Look for black rhinos in Ngorongoro
  • Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
  • Professional safari guide and private 4×4 vehicle

Detailed 10-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport.Travel through the Great Rift Valley and continue towards the Maasai Mara National Reserve.After arriving at your lodge or tented camp and having lunch, head out for your first afternoon game drive.The Mara's open grasslands provide opportunities to see:Lions Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Gazelles HyenasReturn to camp for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend the entire day exploring the Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives.The reserve is famous for its high concentration of wildlife and is particularly rewarding for predator viewing.Look for:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Topi ElandsDuring the appropriate season, you may also encounter migrating wildebeest and zebras.Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's game drive before continuing your safari.Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

Enjoy another full day in the Maasai Mara, allowing more time to explore different areas of the reserve.Your guide can focus on your interests, whether you want to photograph big cats, search for elephants or explore areas with large concentrations of plains game.An optional Maasai cultural experience or hot-air balloon safari can also be arranged.Return to your accommodation in the evening.Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel towards the Isebania Kenya–Tanzania border.Your safari team will assist with the border and immigration procedures before you continue into Tanzania.Proceed towards Serengeti National Park, with wildlife viewing possible as you enter the Serengeti ecosystem.The landscape changes from Kenya's Mara plains to Tanzania's vast Serengeti grasslands.Overnight: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Wake up in the Serengeti and spend the day exploring this world-famous national park.The Serengeti is one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations and is particularly renowned for its predator populations and the annual wildebeest migration.Possible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Wildebeest Zebras Giraffes HyenasYour guide will select game-viewing areas according to the season and current wildlife activity.Overnight: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Serengeti.Having additional time in the park allows you to explore different habitats and spend longer at interesting wildlife sightings.The day may focus on:Predator tracking Wildlife photography Migration activity Large herbivore herds Scenic Serengeti landscapesMigration viewing depends on the time of year and location of the herds.Overnight: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti.Continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, traveling through changing landscapes towards the highlands.Depending on your route and accommodation, you may reach the crater rim in the afternoon.Enjoy dinner and relax at your lodge or camp.Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.The crater's combination of grasslands, wetlands, woodland and permanent water sources supports an impressive concentration of wildlife.Possible sightings include:Black rhino Lions Elephants Buffalo Hippos Zebras Wildebeest Hyenas Warthogs GazellesNgorongoro is one of Tanzania's best places to look for black rhino, although sightings are never guaranteed.Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before ascending the crater later in the afternoon.Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Ngorongoro to Arusha

After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and travel towards Arusha.The journey passes through scenic northern Tanzania landscapes and local communities.Depending on your arrival time, optional activities can be arranged, including:Arusha city tour Coffee experience Cultural activities Local markets Relaxation at your hotelOvernight: Arusha Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 10: Arusha to Nairobi

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Nairobi.Depending on your travel plans, you can be dropped at your Nairobi hotel or transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.End of your 10-day Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari.Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Kenya and Tanzania park/conservation fees
  • Accommodation for 9 nights
  • Meals as specified
  • Daily game drives
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Nairobi pick-up and drop-off
  • Kenya–Tanzania border assistance
  • Applicable government taxes and fees
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What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Hot-air balloon safari
  • Optional cultural activities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Accommodation before or after the safari unless specified

Great Migration on a Kenya Tanzania Safari

The Great Migration moves between the Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya throughout the year.

The timing and location of the herds change seasonally, so the best itinerary depends on your travel dates.

During the right period, this safari can be planned around areas where wildebeest and zebra are most likely to be found.

River crossings are spectacular but unpredictable and should never be presented as guaranteed.

Best Time for a 10-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari

June–October

A popular period for wildlife viewing because of generally dry conditions and good visibility.

July–October

Potential opportunities to experience the northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara migration season, depending on herd movements.

January–March

An excellent period for green landscapes and seasonal calving activity in parts of the Serengeti ecosystem.

April–May

The green season brings lush scenery, fewer visitors in some areas and potentially attractive safari rates.

The best month depends on your priorities. We can recommend the most suitable route based on your travel dates.

Kenya Tanzania Safari Accommodation

Accommodation can be selected according to your budget and travel style.

Mid-Range Safari

Comfortable lodges and tented camps offering good locations, private rooms and quality meals.

Luxury Safari

Premium lodges and tented camps with upgraded rooms, excellent locations, personalized service and additional amenities.

Family Safari

Family rooms, connecting rooms and child-friendly properties can be incorporated into the itinerary.

Customize Your 10-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari

The itinerary above is a classic route, but it does not have to be the only option.

Depending on your interests, we can create variations such as:

10 Days Kenya Tanzania Big Five Safari
Amboseli → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

10 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Tarangire

10 Days Kenya Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar

10 Days Kenya Tanzania Luxury Safari
Premium lodges and camps with private safari vehicles and upgraded experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Ten days is an excellent length for combining major destinations in both countries without making the itinerary excessively rushed.

 

The Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are among the most popular choices. Amboseli and Tarangire can be added depending on your route and interests.

You may see the migration if your travel dates coincide with the location of the herds. The migration is constantly moving, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Yes. Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro offer excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Yes. A private itinerary can be adapted for families with suitable accommodation, shorter driving periods and flexible game-drive schedules.

Yes. Zanzibar can be added after the mainland safari for travelers who want to combine wildlife with a tropical beach holiday.

The itinerary is designed as a private safari, giving you your own safari vehicle and guide. Group departures can also be arranged where available.

Book Your 10-Day Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Experience the Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on one carefully planned East African safari.

With three major wildlife destinations, multiple full-day game drives and a private safari vehicle, this itinerary gives you the time and flexibility to experience East Africa at a deeper pace.

Send us your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level for a personalized safari quotation.

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