5 Days, 4 Nights Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park Safari
Experience two of Africa’s most legendary wildlife destinations on this exciting 5 Days, 4 Nights Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park Safari
Safari Overview
Experience two of Africa’s most legendary wildlife destinations on this exciting 5 Days, 4 Nights Maasai Mara and Serengeti National Park Safari. This cross-border safari combines Kenya’s world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve with Tanzania’s iconic Serengeti National Park, offering exceptional wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable safari adventures.
Famous for their abundant wildlife and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, both parks provide excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness nature at its finest. From rolling savannahs and acacia-dotted plains to dramatic river crossings and predator action, this safari is perfect for wildlife lovers and photographers alike.
Safari Highlights
- Explore the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Experience thrilling game drives in Serengeti National Park.
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five.
- Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.
- Enjoy breathtaking landscapes across Kenya and Tanzania.
- Cross-border safari through East Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.
- Ideal for wildlife photography and nature enthusiasts.
- Travel with experienced professional safari guides.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your safari lodge or tented camp before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.
Meals:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Maasai Mara
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives as you search for the Big Five and other wildlife species. Depending on the season, visit the Mara River where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross during the famous Great Migration.
A picnic lunch will be served in the reserve, allowing you to maximize your wildlife viewing experience.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Maasai Mara
Day 3: Maasai Mara – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Tanzania via the Isebania Border.
After completing immigration formalities, continue into Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route as you enter one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive before heading to your lodge or camp.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, and numerous other wildlife species. The Serengeti offers some of the finest wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa and is home to large predator populations.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Picnic Lunch
- Dinner
Overnight:
- Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti.
Depart the park and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular views along the way. Continue to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon where your unforgettable safari concludes.
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Airport transfers where applicable
- Transportation in customized 4×4 safari vehicles
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Maasai Mara National Reserve entry fees
- Serengeti National Park entry fees
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All scheduled game drives
- Cross-border transfer assistance
- Government taxes and park levies
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Hot air balloon safari
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry services
- Items of personal nature
- Any services not specifically mentioned
Why Choose Simian Safaris?
- Professional and experienced safari guides
- Customized and private safari options
- Comfortable and well-maintained safari vehicles
- Competitive rates with excellent service
- Reliable airport and hotel transfers
- Memorable wildlife experiences tailored to your interests