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Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Maasai Mara on a 6-day Kenya–Tanzania safari from Arusha to Nairobi with game drives and cross-border travel.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Maasai Mara from Arusha to Nairobi
Experience three iconic East African wildlife destinations on a 6-day Kenya–Tanzania cross-border safari from Arusha to Nairobi.
This itinerary combines Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve into one continuous safari. Instead of visiting one country alone, travelers experience contrasting landscapes and wildlife habitats across the Kenya–Tanzania border.
The safari is designed for travelers who want extended time in the field, with a strong focus on wildlife viewing, predators, elephants, big cats, photography and the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
The route begins in Arusha, Tanzania, continues through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, crosses into Kenya and finishes in Nairobi.
Your journey, your way.
Wildlife sightings depend on season, weather, habitat conditions and animal movements.
Your safari begins in Arusha.Depart in the morning and travel toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania.The journey may include views of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands before continuing toward the Serengeti.Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive after entering the park.Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and predators as you begin exploring the Serengeti.Continue to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Serengeti Meals: Lunch and dinner Activities: Transfer and afternoon game drive
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.After breakfast, head out with your safari guide for an extended game drive, carrying a picnic lunch so that you can spend more time in the park.The day's route will depend on the season, wildlife activity and your selected accommodation location.You may search for:Lions Cheetahs Leopards Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest HyenasIf your travel dates coincide with migration activity, your guide can focus on areas where the herds are currently moving.Return to your accommodation in the evening.Overnight: Serengeti Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner Activities: Full-day game drive
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Continue through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania, from the Serengeti plains toward the higher elevations of the Ngorongoro Highlands.Depending on your itinerary and accommodation location, you may enjoy additional wildlife viewing along the route.Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and relax.If the weather is clear, enjoy views across the crater and surrounding highlands.Overnight: Ngorongoro or Karatu area Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Activities: Morning game drive and transfer
Start early with a descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.Explore the crater floor, where different habitats support a variety of wildlife.Possible sightings include lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, elephants and hyenas. Black rhinos may also be seen, although sightings are not guaranteed.Enjoy a picnic lunch at a permitted location before ascending from the crater.After the crater experience, continue toward the Tanzania–Kenya border.Border procedures and travel time depend on the selected border crossing, immigration requirements, traffic and road conditions.After completing the crossing, continue toward your accommodation on the Kenyan side.Overnight: Maasai Mara area or suitable border-route accommodation, depending on the final routing Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive and cross-border transfer
Today is dedicated to the Maasai Mara.After breakfast, head into the reserve for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.Explore the open grasslands and riverine areas while looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.If your travel dates coincide with the migration period, your guide can focus on areas relevant to current herd movements.The Mara River may also be part of the migration route at certain times of year, but river crossings are natural events and their timing and location cannot be predicted precisely.Return to your lodge or camp after the game drive.Overnight: Maasai Mara Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner Activities: Full-day game drive
Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara before breakfast or, depending on your preferred schedule, have breakfast first and then begin your final drive.The morning can provide opportunities to see wildlife while temperatures are cooler and some animals are active.After the game drive, begin the journey toward Nairobi.The drive time varies according to your accommodation location, road conditions, traffic and stops along the way.Arrive in Nairobi for hotel or airport drop-off, depending on your onward travel plans.Meals: Breakfast and lunch Activities: Morning game drive and transfer to Nairobi
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area brings a dramatic change in scenery as the safari reaches the highlands.
The main wildlife experience is a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera containing a variety of habitats and substantial wildlife populations.
Families may see lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and other species. Black rhino sightings are possible but not guaranteed.
The crater also provides an opportunity for children to understand how geology, water and vegetation influence wildlife distribution.
The final major wildlife destination is the Serengeti, where vast open plains provide a classic East African safari setting.
Game drives may reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and many other species.
If your family travels during the broader wildebeest migration period, wildlife movements can add another dimension to the experience. The migration follows rainfall, grazing and water availability, so its location varies throughout the year.
The Maasai Mara forms the Kenyan section of this cross-border safari.
The reserve is known for open grasslands and abundant wildlife, with game drives providing opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hyenas and other species.
During the appropriate season, the Mara can also be part of the annual wildebeest migration.
River crossings in the Mara ecosystem are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed.
Travel from Arusha to Nairobi through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Maasai Mara, experiencing three major wildlife destinations across two countries in one continuous safari.
Whether your priority is Big Five wildlife, predators, photography, the Great Wildebeest Migration or simply experiencing Kenya and Tanzania together, the itinerary can be planned around your travel dates and interests.
Tell Horizon Explorer Africa Safaris your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred accommodation level and whether your priority is migration viewing, photography or a private safari, and we’ll help structure the route around your plans.
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