6 Days Masai Mara And Serengeti Safari Ultimate Itinerary
Masai Mara And Serengeti: 6 Days Big Cats & Wildebeest Migration Safari
Experience the best of East Africa’s wilderness in just six days on this cross-border safari into two of the most iconic wildlife destinations on the continent: Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. This adventure immerses you in the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), while also offering exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. In addition to thrilling game drives, you’ll engage with local Maasai culture, traverse scenic savannahs, and descend into the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. This Masai Mara And Serengeti itinerary is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to witness Africa’s greatest natural spectacles.
Highlights: Masai Mara And Serengeti
- Wildebeest Migration viewing (July–October in Mara / June–August & Nov–Dec in Serengeti)
- Big Five game drives in both Maasai Mara and Serengeti
- Scenic landscapes across East Africa’s most iconic national parks
- Cultural visit to a traditional Maasai village
- Optional hot air balloon safari over the Mara (extra cost)
- Prime opportunities for photography and wildlife tracking
- Game drive within the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven
- Seamless cross-border safari via Isebania, with expert local guides
Day-by-Day Masai Mara And Serengeti Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Upon arrival, your safari driver-guide will meet and brief you before departing by road to the Maasai Mara, a scenic 5–6-hour drive through the Great Rift Valley and rural countryside. Stop for lunch en route and enjoy your first afternoon game drive in the Mara upon arrival. This legendary reserve is home to abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Settle into your lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
Overnight at Maasai Mara Serena Lodge (Luxury)/ Enkewa Camp (Midrange)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Masai Mara Game Drive – Full Day
Today is dedicated to exploring the Maasai Mara, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. You’ll enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, tracking lion prides, elephants, cheetahs, and possibly witnessing a river crossing if the migration is underway. A highlight today is a visit to a local Maasai village, where you’ll learn about traditional customs, dances, and lifestyle. For an extra thrill, opt for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise (advance booking required). Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Maasai Mara Serena Lodge (Luxury)/ Enkewa Camp (Midrange)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border
After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day scenic drive across the Kenya-Tanzania border via the Isebania crossing. The Masai Mara And Serengeti journey takes approximately 7–8 hours, including customs formalities. Once in Tanzania, your new driver-guide will take you into the northern Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy a short afternoon game drive en route to your camp or lodge. This part of the Serengeti is often the best place to witness the migration herds during the dry season.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge (Luxury)/ Mara River Post Lodge (Midrange).
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. Whether it’s the migration season or not, this UNESCO World Heritage Site delivers incredible wildlife sightings—lions stalking gazelle, hyenas circling prey, elephants in the distance, and vast herds grazing. Your experienced guide will help track movements and explain the ecosystem’s dynamics. Break for a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your drive into various habitats. Return to camp for sundowners and dinner under the stars. Overnight in Serengeti.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge (Luxury)/ Mara River Post Lodge (Midrange).
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim – Optional Olduvai Visit
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti as you make your way southeast toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, you may choose to visit Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site often referred to as the “Cradle of Mankind” (optional). Arrive at your lodge situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The views from here are breathtaking, and you’ll enjoy a peaceful evening in preparation for tomorrow’s descent into the crater. Overnight on the crater rim.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Luxury)/ Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge (Midrange).
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Transfer to Arusha / Departure
Today you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique wildlife sanctuary with one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa. Spend up to six hours exploring this lush volcanic caldera, where you may encounter black rhino, lions, zebras, flamingos, and more—all in a single day. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, ascend and begin your drive to Arusha (approx. 3.5–4 hours). Depending on your onward travel plans, you’ll be dropped at either your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
End of the 6 Days Masai Mara And Serengeti Itinerary
Inclusions
- Exclusive Safari transport in custom made Safari 4x4WD with AC.
- Park Entry Fees
- Bottled water
- All Meals including Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- All Accommodation as per the itinerary.
All activities as per the itinerary.
Exclusions
- International and Visa entry charges.
- All items of personal use i.e. drink, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances, etc.
- Activities not listed in the itinerary.
