9 Days Kenya Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
Explore Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Maasai Mara in one thrilling East Africa cross-border safari journey.
East Africa Explorer: From Crater Floors to Mara Plains
This 9-day cross-border safari explores the best of Tanzania and Kenya’s wild heartlands. Begin in Arusha, descend into the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, and continue to the iconic Serengeti plains. Cross into Kenya’s Maasai Mara for thrilling game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Discover the beauty of Lake Naivasha with boat rides and birdwatching before wrapping up your journey. From Big Five sightings to migration marvels, this itinerary blends luxury, nature, and cultural richness across East Africa’s most celebrated parks.
Highlights
- Ngorongoro Crater’s Big Five wildlife
- Witness Serengeti’s spectacular great migration
- Cross into Kenya via the Isebania border
- Thrilling game drives in Maasai Mara
- Boat ride and birding at Naivasha
Tours details
Day 1: Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be welcomed by our team. You will be transferred to your lodge for overnight. Here you will be briefed about your Safari.
Day 2: Ngorongoro
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Tour, descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater. Here you will view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater is dotted with watering-holes, shelters and almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will also find the ‘Big Five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and is surrounded by very steep walls rising 610m from the floor. It is considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world and is an amazing haven for wildlife throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water.
Day 3 & 4: Serengeti National Park
Breakfast at the lodge and depart for Serengeti National Park, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa.
Day 5: Maasai Mara Reserve
After breakfast depart and drive to Isebania Border After completing immigration formalities and border regulations, you will meet your driver guide for Kenya side, exchange vehicles and drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve. To proceed with the safari in Kenya part.
You will enjoy a game a drive en route to your camp traversing the golden plains under the glow of the fading sun, as the animals come out of hiding and into the cool evening air. Settle into the night with a family dinner, recounting the day’s excitement, before falling asleep to the soothing sounds of wild animals in the distance.
Day 6 & 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
There is never a dull day in Maasai Mara and as you head out into its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, you can experience the hushed thrill of a lion stalking its prey, or a leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree. Following a late afternoon game drive, you’ll return to the lodge at sunset for dinner, some quality family time, and sleep.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for Naivasha, you will arrive in time for lunch at the lodge where you will spend one night. Lake Naivasha is a beautiful freshwater lake, famous for its high population in Hippos, Flamingos and about 400 species of other birds. Fringed by thick papyrus, it is an ideal setting for a leisure boat ride or walk along the lake shores.
Day 9: Departure
After an early breakfast, you will leave Naivasha by road and travel back to Arusha via Namanga for your return flight, a distance of about 400km (approx. 6 hours) . make a lunch stopover in Nairobi.
You may opt to book your return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Included
- All transport by road
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Park Fees
- Professional guide
- Taxes / VAT
Not Included
- International flights
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips
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It was my first time travelling to Kenya and going on an African wildlife safari. Elizabeth from Elwama Tours was very responsive, knowledgeable, friendly, easy to communicate with and could answer all the questions I had as a solo traveler. She arranged a two-night safari tour for me in the beautiful Amboseli National Park, including the transportation from Nairobi to the park and back. She was also able to arrange everything to meet my needs, such as travelling by train from Nairobi to Emali instead of by car. Everything was taken care of and went very smoothly thanks to her tips and planning. I strongly recommend working with Elwama Tours for anyone who wishes to travel in Kenya.
Our 5 days holiday in Kenya was just wonderful! We had an amazing safari well organized and planned by Elwama Tours; and our guide Musyoka was absolutely fantastic. During the safari, we saw a wide variety of wildlife including the Big Five and even spotted a leopard in Amboseli, a rarity! Our guide made our experience extra special with knowledgeable insights and tips all done in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend Elwama Tours to anyone who wants to visit Kenya. Their passion and dedication to clients make the adventure even more memorable!
Our private tour guide, Stephen, was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the safari at Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Amboseli National Parks and learned a lot about wildlife and more. Stephen is exceptionally knowledgeable about the parks and animals, along with the history and culture of Kenya and can explain things in a very interesting and engaging way. We felt very well taken of and the planning was impeccable. We highly recommend Stephen and Elwama Tours for Kenya safaris!
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