9-Day Serengeti, Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari | Tanzania Kenya

Explore Serengeti, Maasai Mara and Amboseli on a 9-day Tanzania-Kenya safari featuring Big Five wildlife, elephants, predators and Mount Kilimanjaro.

 

Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Naivasha

9-Day Serengeti, Maasai Mara & Amboseli Scenic Safari

Three Iconic Landscapes. Two Countries. One Extraordinary East African Journey.

Some safari journeys are about seeing as much wildlife as possible.

This one is about experiencing three of East Africa’s most recognizable safari landscapes in a single journey.

From the endless plains of the Serengeti, across the wildlife-rich grasslands of the Maasai Mara, to the elephant-filled landscapes of Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, this 9-day safari brings together wildlife, scenery, photography and adventure.

The journey is designed for travelers who want more than a checklist of animals. There is time to explore, time to photograph, and time to experience how dramatically East Africa’s landscapes change from one destination to the next.

It is particularly suited to wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, honeymooners and first-time safari travelers looking to combine Tanzania and Kenya in one carefully paced itinerary.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore Serengeti National Park
  • Discover Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Experience Amboseli National Park
  • Spend multiple days in the Serengeti
  • Enjoy extended game viewing in the Maasai Mara
  • Search for members of the Big Five
  • Look for lions, leopards and cheetahs
  • Experience large elephant herds
  • Photograph wildlife against Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Experience the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
  • Enjoy sunrise and sunset photography
  • Travel across Tanzania and Kenya
  • Experience three distinctive safari landscapes

Detailed 9-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Your East African adventure begins in Arusha.Travel toward Serengeti National Park through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania, with scenic highlands and conservation areas forming part of the journey.As you enter the Serengeti ecosystem, the landscape opens into vast grasslands.Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive and begin searching for the wildlife that makes the Serengeti famous.Possible sightings include:Lions Elephants Zebras Giraffes WildebeestOvernight: Serengeti National Park

Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated entirely to the Serengeti.Spend the day exploring different wildlife areas and following the rhythms of the ecosystem.The Serengeti is renowned for:Large predator populations Seasonal migration activity Vast savannah landscapes Exceptional wildlife viewingPossible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Hyenas Elephants Buffalo Wildebeest ZebraYour guide will select game-viewing areas according to the day's conditions and wildlife activity.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Experience

Another full day in the Serengeti allows you to explore beyond the first day's route.Depending on the season and location, the day may bring opportunities to encounter:Wildebeest migration herds Predator activity Large herbivore concentrations River ecosystems Open savannah landscapesFor photographers, the extra time allows greater flexibility for wildlife portraits, landscapes and changing light.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and continue toward Kenya.The journey follows the wider Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, connecting two of East Africa's most celebrated wildlife landscapes.After completing the relevant border and immigration procedures, continue toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve.Depending on arrival time and logistics, enjoy an afternoon game drive.The landscape gradually changes into the rolling grasslands of the Mara.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 5: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Wake up in the Maasai Mara and spend a full day exploring the reserve.The Mara is renowned for:Big Five wildlife opportunities Predator encounters Open grasslands Seasonal migration activity Dramatic wildlife photographyPossible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Hyenas Wildebeest ZebraWith a full day available, your guide can explore different areas rather than rushing between destinations.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 6: Full-Day Maasai Mara Wildlife Experience

Continue exploring the Maasai Mara.A second full day gives you additional time for:Wildlife tracking Predator viewing River ecosystems Photography Scenic drives Optional cultural experiencesFor travelers looking for a different perspective on the Mara, a sunrise hot-air balloon safari can be added as an optional experience.As the balloon rises above the plains, the landscape opens beneath you—a completely different way to experience the Mara.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 7: Maasai Mara to Amboseli via Namanga

After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel toward Amboseli National Park.The journey takes you toward the Namanga border route before continuing through southern Kenya.As you approach Amboseli, the landscape changes once again.On clear days, Mount Kilimanjaro begins to dominate the horizon.Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive in the park.Overnight: Amboseli

Day 8: Full-Day Amboseli Safari

Today belongs to Amboseli.The park is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and the possibility of photographing wildlife against Mount Kilimanjaro.Explore the park's:Open plains Wetland ecosystems Wildlife areas Elephant habitats Scenic viewpointsPossible sightings include:Elephants Lions Buffalo Hyenas Giraffes Zebras WildebeestFor photographers, early morning can offer particularly interesting light and, when conditions are clear, mountain views.Overnight: Amboseli

Day 9: Amboseli to Nairobi

Enjoy one final morning game drive in Amboseli.There is time for a last look at the wildlife and landscapes before breakfast and departure.Continue toward Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon.Your 9-day Serengeti, Maasai Mara and Amboseli safari ends in Nairobi.From here, you can continue with a Nairobi stay, connect to an international flight, or extend your journey to the Kenyan coast.

What’s Included

  • Professional safari guide
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Park entrance fees
  • Applicable Ngorongoro conservation and crater fees
  • Accommodation throughout the safari
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Daily game drives
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Cross-border safari assistance
  • Nairobi pick-up
  • Arusha drop-off

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Who Is This Safari For?

Wildlife Photographers

The itinerary combines crater wildlife, open Serengeti landscapes and Amboseli’s elephant and mountain scenery, creating varied photographic environments.

First-Time Safari Travelers

Travelers can experience three major safari destinations across two countries without having to follow the Great Migration specifically.

Couples

The combination of dramatic scenery, wildlife and private safari options makes the itinerary suitable for couples and special occasions.

Families

Families can enjoy wildlife viewing across three different ecosystems, with the itinerary and accommodation adapted to the group’s needs.

Plan Your Serengeti, Maasai Mara & Amboseli Safari

Three destinations.

Two countries.

One journey through some of East Africa’s most recognizable landscapes.

From the endless Serengeti plains to the rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara, then south to the elephants of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro rising beyond them, this safari brings together wildlife experiences that feel completely different from one another.

Tell us your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level, and we can shape the journey around your plans.

Your journey, your way.

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