13 Day Mikumi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Maasai Mara Safari

Explore Mikumi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Maasai Mara on a 13-day Tanzania Kenya safari. Discover Big Five wildlife, diverse landscapes and seasonal migration.

Safari Overview

The 13 Day Mikumi, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Maasai Mara Safari takes you across some of the most varied wildlife landscapes in Tanzania and Kenya. Starting in Dar es Salaam and Southern Tanzania, the journey begins with the open plains of Mikumi National Park before continuing north to the legendary Serengeti, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara.

This is a safari for travelers who want to experience more than the traditional Northern Tanzania circuit. Mikumi offers a quieter introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, while Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Maasai Mara bring some of East Africa’s most celebrated game-viewing experiences together in one itinerary.

Along the way, expect changing landscapes, excellent wildlife viewing, Big Five opportunities and, depending on the time of year, the chance to witness part of the Great Migration.

13 Days | Tanzania & Kenya | Private Safari | Big Five | Great Migration Opportunities

Safari Highlights

  • Explore the wildlife-rich Mkata Floodplain in Mikumi
  • Search for elephants, lions, buffalo and giraffes
  • Experience the vast Serengeti plains
  • Look for lions, leopards and cheetahs
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Search for black rhino and other Big Five species
  • Cross from Tanzania into Kenya at Isebania
  • Enjoy extended game drives in Maasai Mara
  • Follow seasonal migration movements
  • Finish your safari in Nairobi

Route Overview

Dar es Salaam → Mikumi National Park → Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Maasai Mara → Nairobi

13-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel.After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, optional activities around Dar es Salaam can be arranged.Your safari briefing will take place before the main journey begins.Overnight: Dar es Salaam

Day 2: Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, leave Dar es Salaam and travel inland toward Mikumi National Park.The drive takes you through changing scenery and rural communities before reaching one of Tanzania's most accessible wildlife areas.After lunch, head out for your first game drive.Mikumi's open plains provide good opportunities to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos.Overnight: Mikumi

Day 3: Full-Day Mikumi National Park Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Mikumi National Park.The Mkata Floodplain is one of the park's main wildlife areas and offers expansive views across the grasslands. Your guide will search for wildlife around water sources, woodland areas and open plains.Possible sightings include:Lions Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Eland Hippos CrocodilesMikumi is also rewarding for birdwatchers, with numerous species found throughout the park.Overnight: Mikumi

Day 4: Mikumi to Arusha

After breakfast, leave Mikumi for Arusha.Depending on the selected transport arrangement, this transfer can be made by road or domestic flight.Arrive in Arusha and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.This overnight stop provides a comfortable transition between Southern Tanzania and the Northern Safari Circuit.Overnight: Arusha

Day 5: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park.The route passes through the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania and the Ngorongoro Highlands before reaching the Serengeti ecosystem.Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive.As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into enormous grass-covered plains that support some of Africa's greatest concentrations of wildlife.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti National Park.Your guide will select game-drive routes based on current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.Look out for:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Wildebeest Zebras HyenasDuring the migration season, large herds may be moving through different parts of the ecosystem.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

Enjoy another full day in Serengeti.Having additional time in the park allows your guide to explore different areas rather than rushing between destinations.The focus may be on predator territories, water sources, riverine areas or seasonal migration routes.For photographers, the changing light across the Serengeti plains provides excellent opportunities for landscape and wildlife photography.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy game viewing as you leave Serengeti and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.The landscape changes from open Serengeti plains to the highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro volcanic landscape.Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim and enjoy spectacular views across the caldera.Overnight: Ngorongoro

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Rise early for your descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.The crater floor provides an exceptional wildlife-viewing environment, with grasslands, wetlands and woodland supporting a wide variety of animals.Keep watch for:Black rhino Lions Elephants Buffalo Hippos Hyenas Zebras WildebeestAfter your game drive, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge.Overnight: Ngorongoro

Day 10: Ngorongoro to Maasai Mara via Isebania

After breakfast, begin the journey toward Kenya.Travel toward the Isebania border and complete the necessary immigration formalities before continuing into Kenya.Proceed toward the Maasai Mara ecosystem, arriving later in the day depending on border and road conditions.If time permits, an evening game drive can be arranged.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 11: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve.The Mara is famous for its abundant wildlife, open grasslands and excellent predator viewing.Your game drives may encounter:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest HyenasDuring the migration season, the Mara can also become a major wildlife-viewing area as wildebeest and zebras move through the ecosystem.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 12: Maasai Mara Wildlife Exploration

Enjoy another full day in Maasai Mara.A second full day provides more time to explore different sections of the reserve and follow wildlife activity without having to rush.Your guide will tailor the day's game drives around recent sightings and your interests.Optional: Hot-air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 13: Maasai Mara to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive toward Nairobi.Depending on your flight schedule, you can be transferred directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or to a Nairobi hotel.For guests with late international flights, additional activities or lunch stops can be arranged.End of safari.

What’s Included

  • Accommodation throughout the safari
  • Park and conservation fees
  • Private safari vehicle
  • Professional driver-guide
  • Game drives
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport transfers
  • Assistance with the Tanzania–Kenya border crossing

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Kenya visa or entry requirements
  • Travel insurance
  • Domestic flights unless included in your quotation
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
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Best Time to Take This Safari

June to October

Generally excellent conditions for wildlife viewing, with relatively dry weather and good visibility.

July to October

One of the most popular periods for experiencing migration activity in the northern Serengeti and Maasai Mara, although exact wildlife movements vary from year to year.

January to March

A rewarding period for green landscapes, predator activity and photography, particularly in Tanzania.

Year-Round

Mikumi can provide rewarding wildlife experiences throughout much of the year, although seasonal conditions influence wildlife distribution.

Ready to Explore Kenya & Tanzania?

From the quieter plains of Mikumi to the vast Serengeti, spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and wildlife-rich Maasai Mara, this 13-day journey brings together four very different safari environments.

Tell us your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level, and we’ll create a personalized Kenya–Tanzania safari quotation for you.

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