Tour Overview
Experience the ultimate Great Migration trail on this 8-day cross-border safari from Tanzania’s Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara. Time your trip for peak migration activity and witness massive herds, dramatic river crossings, and intense predator action across two countries. This itinerary combines the Serengeti’s vast plains and calving grounds with the Mara’s fertile riverine habitat, offering unmatched safari action, cultural encounters, and comfortable camps. Ideal for wildlife photographers and migration enthusiasts.
Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your driver/guide and transfer to your Arusha hotel. Short safari briefing and overnight to rest before the adventure begins.
Activities
- Airport pickup
- Transfer to Arusha hotel
- Safari briefing
After breakfast, fly or drive to Central Serengeti (Seronera). Arrive for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley—excellent resident wildlife and predators. Overnight in camp.
Activities
- Domestic flight or scenic drive to Serengeti
- Afternoon game drive (Seronera)
Full day exploring the wildlife-rich central Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize sightings of big cats, elephants, and migratory herds (season dependent).
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Midday rest & lunch at camp
- Evening game drive
Drive or fly north into the Mara region of Serengeti. This area is key for river crossings in the migration. Spend the day searching riverbanks and migration routes; enjoy evening game viewing at a migration camp.
Activities
- Transfer to Northern Serengeti (drive or charter flight)
- Migration-focused game drives
Morning migration viewing in the northern Serengeti. Afterward, undertake the cross-border transfer (overland via designated crossing or combined drive/charter) into Kenya and arrive at the Masai Mara in the afternoon for evening game drive. Note: border formalities and crossing fees may apply.
Activities
- Morning migration game drive in Serengeti
- Cross-border transfer to Masai Mara (customs/immigration)
- Evening game drive in Masai Mara
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara’s prime migration zones and riverbanks. Search for dramatic Mara River crossings, large predator prides, and riverine birdlife. Optional morning balloon safari (extra).
Activities
- Morning & afternoon game drives
- Optional hot-air balloon (book in advance)
Optional morning cultural visit to a Maasai village to learn about local life. Afternoon and evening game drives continue exploration of the Mara landscape.
Activities
- Maasai cultural village visit (optional)
- Full-day game drives
After breakfast and a final short game drive, transfer to Nairobi for onward flights (or arrange charter/road transfer back to Arusha if required). End of tour.
Activities
- Morning game drive (short)
- Transfer to Nairobi (flight/drive) or overland transfer to Arusha (by arrangement)
