The Great Migration Combo: 9 Days Kenya & Tanzania

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The Great Migration Combo: 9 Days Kenya & Tanzania

About This Kenya and Tanzania Safari

This 9-day Kenya and Tanzania safari is the ultimate East African journey. It covers two of the most famous safari countries in Africa. Above all, it lets you follow the Great Migration.

Parks You Will Visit

First, you explore the golden plains of the Masai Mara. Then, you cross into the Serengeti and visit the Ngorongoro Crater. Finally, you see the large elephant herds of Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you can spot the Big Five and watch dramatic predator and prey action. For this reason, it is perfect for nature lovers and anyone who wants a deeper connection with Africa.

Plan Your Trip

Before you go: read about the Great Wildebeest Migration, the best time to visit Serengeti and what to pack for a Tanzania safari.

Sample itineraries

DAY 01

Kenya

Arrival - Welcome to Kenya

Welcome to Nairobi! Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), expect a warm welcome from our team who will transfer you to your hotel. IT’s time to settle in, relax, and enjoy your first taste of African hospitality as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Transfer

Where to stay

Sarova Panafric

Nairobi

Meals

Breakfast

DAY 2

Masai Mara

Into Wild - Nairobi to Masai Mara

After breakfast, head out on a scenic drive to the legendary Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s wildlife haven. As you arrive and venture into the park, the plains stretch endlessly before you, teeming with herds of elephants, zebras, and grazing antelope. Spend the afternoon on your first game drive, where big cats and breathtaking scenery welcome you to the Mara.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Mara Sopa Lodge

Maasai Mara

Meals

All Meals

DAY 03

Masai Mara

Masai Mara- Animal Encounter

Continue exploringMasai Mara, immersing yourself in Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuary. Head out on morning and afternoon game drives to spot prides of lions, herds of elephants, and elusive leopards lounging in trees. Optional visits to a Maasai village provide a window into the vibrant traditions of the Maasai people.

Each day brings new surprises: cheetahs sprinting across the plains, hippos wallowing in the Mara River, and, if you’re lucky, the drama of a predator-prey encounter.

Optional: Visit a Maasai village ($60/vehicle).

Game Drive

Walking Safari

Where to stay

Mara Sopa Lodge

Maasai Mara

Meals

All Meals

DAY 04

Serengeti National Park

Masai Mara-Serengeti (crossing border)

Today, you will travel across the Kenya-Tanzania border at Sirari. After a quick vehicle swap, continue into the northern Serengeti,a vast and dramatic landscape alive with wildlife. Your en-route game drive introduces you to Tanzania’s iconic park as herds of wildebeest, giraffes, and gazelles cross your path.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Baobab Mara Luxury Camp

Serengeti National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 05

North Serengeti

River Crossing in Northern Serengeti

The majority of the day is spent in the northern Serengeti enjoying game drives near the great migration, where you’ll witness the dramatic river crossings and encounter predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. With breathtaking scenery and the thrill of close wildlife encounters, this experience offers unparalleled opportunities to observe one of nature’s most spectacular events.
Later on, you’ll drive to Central Serengeti and spend the night there.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 06

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti - Nature's Day

Spend the day exploring the Central Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic and wildlife-rich regions in Africa. The plains come alive with life: lions basking in the sun, elephants wandering in herds.

Depending on the season, the northern Serengeti offers thrilling Mara river crossings, while the Central Serengeti provides year-round predator sightings. Capture dramatic landscapes at sunrise, and end each day with dinner under a starlit sky.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 07

Crater Floor

Serengeti –Ngorongoro

After a final early morning Serengeti game drive, journey to the majestic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven where elephants roam, rhinos graze, and big cats stalk their prey. This natural amphitheater is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the Crater floor before heading to your nearby lodge for a relaxing evening.

Game Drive

Where to stay

Ang’ata Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Meals

All Meals

DAY 08

Tarangire

Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire

After breakfast you’ll descend into Ngorongoro Crater for game drives, exploring the short-grass plains of the Crater floor, this extinct volcano embraces 100 square miles alive with lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Later in the day, we will drive to spend the night in Tarangire.

Transfer

Game Drive

Where to stay

Tarangire river camp

Tarangire National Park

Meals

All Meals

DAY 09

Arusha

Tarangire-Farewell

On your final day, we’ll explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive herds of elephants and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a morning game drive, soaking up your last moments in the wild before returning to Arusha. A stop atAirport Planet Lodge allows time to freshen up before transferring toKilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your evening flight home.

Transfer

Where to stay

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli National Park

Meals

Breakfast & Lunch

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Safari Inclusions & Exclusions

All park fees, and government taxes

All Meals as indicated

All transfers and airport pick-up/drop-off

8 nights mid-luxury accommodation (lodges & tented camps as mentioned)

Services of Professional English-speaking driver- guide

Maximum of 6 passengers in our safari vehicles, each with guarantee window seat

Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Game drives in Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop up roof top and guaranteed window seat!

International flights/Air Fair

Tanzania visa & Travel Insurance

New government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees.

Tips to driver-guide & staff

Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses

Hot air balloon ride (~$550 per person) -Optional

Maasai village visit (optional, ~($50 per vehicle)

All other not mentioned activities

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