8-Day Best of (Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro)

Overview:

This ultimate safari adventure takes you through East Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations: the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Experience breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the legendary Great Migration (seasonal). Travel in a luxury safari Land Cruiser with a professional guide and enjoy premium accommodations throughout.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK).
• Meet your guide and transfer to a luxury hotel in Arusha.
• Safari briefing and relaxation.
• Overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Depart early from Arusha via scenic drive to Ngorongoro.
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
• Spot the Big Five, flamingos at the soda lake, and large herds of herbivores.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater.
• Overnight at a luxury lodge near Ngorongoro.

Day 3: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

• Breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge.
• Afternoon game drive in the vast Serengeti plains.
• Look out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the migration herds.
• Stay at a luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

• Sunrise game drive to see predators hunting.
• Explore different areas of Serengeti, depending on migration patterns.
• Visit the Retima Hippo Pool and observe massive crocodiles.
• Sundowner experience in the wilderness.
• Overnight at a luxury tented camp.

Day 5: Serengeti to Isebania Border – Transfer to Maasai Mara, Kenya

• Morning game drive en route to the Tanzania-Kenya border.
• Cross into Kenya at the Isebania border (visa and customs clearance).
• Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon.
• First game drive in Maasai Mara.
• Stay at a luxury lodge or tented camp.

Day 6: Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• Explore the vast savannah in search of the Big Five.
• Witness the Great Migration (seasonal, July-October).
• Visit the Mara River to see crocodiles and hippos.
• Optional Maasai village visit or hot air balloon safari (extra cost).
• Overnight at a luxury camp.

Day 7: Another Full Game Drive in Maasai Mara

• Morning and afternoon game drives for more wildlife encounters.
• Learn about Maasai culture with an optional visit to a local village.
• Enjoy a sundowner in the savannah.
• Stay at a luxury camp.

Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi (Flight Option Available)

• Morning game drive before departure.
• Drive to Nairobi OR take an optional 1-hour flight from Maasai Mara.
• Farewell lunch at Carnivore Restaurant (optional).
• Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for your departure flight.

Inclusions:

✔ Luxury accommodations throughout.

✔ All park entry fees and government taxes.

✔ Game drives in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser.

✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide.

✔ All meals as per itinerary.

✔ Airport transfers.

✔ Bottled drinking water during safari.

Exclusions:

✖ International flights.

✖ Visa fees.

✖ Travel insurance.

✖ Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, Maasai village visit).

✖ Tips and personal expenses.

This itinerary provides a seamless luxury safari experience, showcasing the best wildlife and landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania.