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Kenya & Tanzania Great Rift Safari — 9 Days

Mara, Serengeti and the crater. The classic East African safari in one seamless journey — the Masai Mara, the Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro crater and Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Safari & Wildlife
Duration
9 days / 8 nights
Location
Nairobi · Masai Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Difficulty
Easy
Group
Private or small group

From

From USD 1,350 per person

Indicative price — landing fees, parks and lodges included; your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.

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Overview

This nine-day East African safari links Kenya's Masai Mara with Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater — the migration stage that defines the classic African journey.

You'll safari by private vehicle, stay in comfortable camps and lodges, and follow the best wildlife windows in the company of experienced guides.

From the crossing rivers of the Mara to the crater floor packed with big cats, it is East Africa at its most iconic.

Tour highlights

  • Safari the Masai Mara and Serengeti in one trip
  • Explore the Ngorongoro crater's wildlife amphitheatre
  • Migration river crossings (seasonal)
  • Comfortable camps and lodges throughout
  • Expert local guides and private vehicles

Route difficulty

Easy

Relaxed pace with little or no sustained trekking.

Best time to go

  • Green season & the East African dryJune – August
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Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. Acacia-dotted savanna across the Rift Valley

    Meet your safari team, then a first evening in Nairobi with a city overview.

  2. Open grassland and game across the Rift Valley

    Drive or fly to the Masai Mara, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.

  3. Acacia-dotted savanna across the Rift Valley

    A full safari day hunting the Mara's predators, great herds and — in season — river crossings.

  4. Open grassland and game across the Rift Valley

    Cross the border into Tanzania and continue onto the endless plains of the Serengeti.

  5. Acacia-dotted savanna across the Rift Valley

    A full day exploring the plains and their great concentrations of wildlife.

  6. Open grassland and game across the Rift Valley

    Transfer to the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the crater for an afternoon game drive.

  7. Acacia-dotted savanna across the Rift Valley

    A second crater morning before driving to Arusha at the foot of Kilimanjaro.

  8. Open grassland and game across the Rift Valley

    A relaxed day in Arusha — markets, the Cultural Heritage Centre — or an optional mountaineering briefing.

  9. Acacia-dotted savanna across the Rift Valley

    Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or continue your East Africa journey.

What's included

  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park fees and taxes
  • Full board at camps and lodges
  • All transfers within the safari

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Drinks and personal expenses

What to bring

  • Neutral-coloured comfortable clothing
  • Binoculars and camera
  • Sun protection
  • A light jacket for cool game-drive mornings

Good to know

  • Safari dates pivot around the migration; we work with ground teams to pick the best window for crossings.
On the ground

Accommodation, transport & meals

Accommodation

  • Comfortable safari camps and lodges throughout
  • Twin/tent sharing standard; single room at a supplement

Transportation

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle and driver-guide for the whole journey

Meals

  • Full board while on safari
  • Local and international menus at the camps
Is this tour for you?

Who this tour is for

  • A relaxed pace with little or no trekking — ideal for most travellers and families.

  • Travellers who want a complete, in-depth journey across Ethiopia and beyond.

  • Run small-group or privately so the experience stays personal.

Not sure it's the right fit? We'll help you choose — see how we plan trips.

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From the trail

Indicative pricing

US$ 2,700

US$ 1,350 per person × 2

Group size2 people
A guide estimate — final quotes are confirmed after enquiry and depend on exact dates and group size. Indicative price — landing fees, parks and lodges included; your full quote is confirmed when you enquire.

Why travel with us

  • Licensed local guides (park-required)
  • Small, personal groups
  • Routes tailored to you
  • Responsible, community-led
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Questions

Tour FAQs

Crossings in the Mara usually build from August to October, with the Serengeti herds earlier in the year. We'll plan your dates around the best seasonal window.

Kenya and Tanzania each require a visa, with simple e-visa processes. We provide guidance in your pre-trip planning.

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