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Tour Overview
A cross-border itinerary following the migration ecosystem across both countries — Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro — for travellers who want the fullest possible picture of the migration's range.
Luxury Highlights
- Game drives in both the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti within a single trip
- A full-day Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Cross-border routing via light aircraft or road, depending on season
- A single continuous itinerary rather than two separate trips
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive Nairobi & Maasai Mara
Arrive in Nairobi and fly directly to the Maasai Mara for an afternoon game drive.
Maasai Mara
Full days of game drives across the Mara, including river-crossing areas in season.
Cross to Tanzania
Fly or transfer across the border into the Serengeti's northern region.
Serengeti National Park
Three full days of game drives, continuing south through the ecosystem as season dictates.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Crater-rim lodge with a full-day crater floor descent.
Depart
Transfer to Kilimanjaro or Arusha for your onward flight home.
Accommodation on This Safari
Accommodation is selected from our recommended lodge directory for each region visited, matched to your preferences on privacy, style, and budget tier during planning — see the relevant region and lodge pages for specific property options.
Meals Included
All meals are included throughout the safari portions of this itinerary; specific inclusions for any city or beach nights should be confirmed at booking, as these can vary by property.
Flights & Transfers
This itinerary crosses Kenya, Tanzania, combining light-aircraft safari transfers with international connecting flights between countries; all internal flights are arranged as part of your itinerary.
Wildlife Expectations
The migration's exact border position varies year to year with rainfall; this itinerary maximises the chance of encountering it by covering both sides of the ecosystem. As with all our itineraries, we do not guarantee specific sightings.
Best Season for This Itinerary
Best timed around the migration's cross-border movement — typically river crossings in the Mara roughly July–October, shifting south into the Serengeti later in the year.
Optional Experiences & Add-Ons
Hot air balloon safaris, private guided walks, cultural visits, and helicopter transfers can be added to most legs of this itinerary on request. Internal link: Experiences
Packing Guide
Neutral-toned clothing, layers for early-morning game drives, comfortable closed shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat are recommended across all legs of this itinerary. Internal link: The Tanzania Safari Packing Guide
What's Included / What's Excluded
Included: accommodation, meals as specified, park and conservation fees, private guiding, and internal transfers listed above. Excluded: international flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, and optional add-on experiences unless otherwise agreed.
Why Choose This Safari
A cross-border itinerary following the migration ecosystem across both countries — Kenya's Maasai Mara and Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro — for travellers who want the fullest possible picture of the migration's range.
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