7-day masai mara–serengeti & ngorongoro safari

5 days All-inclusive Tanzania safari 2024, 2025 & 2026

The 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari is one of the most unforgettable wildlife adventures in East Africa. Starting from Nairobi, this safari takes you into the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, across the border to the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and finally to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This safari is perfect for travelers looking to combine thrilling Big Five game drives, seasonal views of the Great Wildebeest Migration, and breathtaking scenery in one seamless journey. Along the way, you’ll experience rolling savannahs, dramatic crater landscapes, diverse wildlife, and the unique culture of the Maasai people. Every day offers something new and exciting, making this 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

7 Days Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari – Itinerary

The best full-detailed itinerary for the 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari – 2025, 2026 & 2027:

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Scenic drive via Great Rift Valley, lunch at camp, afternoon game drive in Masai Mara.
Day 2: Masai Mara Game Drives – Morning and afternoon game drives; Big Five focus and seasonal Great Migration viewing; optional Maasai village visit.
Day 3: Masai Mara to Serengeti – Cross Isebania border into Tanzania, enter Serengeti, evening game drive on the plains.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti – Morning and afternoon game drives across plains and river valleys; predator action and migration routes.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Final Serengeti game drive, optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, continue to crater rim lodge.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – Descend for crater game drive with picnic lunch; afternoon drive to Arusha for overnight.
Day 7: Departure – Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) or drive back to Nairobi for flight from JKIA.

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi across the Great Rift Valley into the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive to see elephants, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs roaming the golden plains. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the reserve.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

On the second day of your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari, explore the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and, between July and October, witness the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration along the Mara River. Optional visit to a Maasai village adds a cultural highlight to your adventure. Overnight stay in Masai Mara.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Continue your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari with a drive to the Isebania border, where you cross into Tanzania. Enter the world-famous Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and abundant wildlife. An evening game drive reveals prides of lions, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeests. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend a full day in Serengeti, a highlight of your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari. Morning and afternoon game drives take you across the plains and river valleys, where you may witness the Great Migration or predator-prey interactions. Leopards rest in acacia trees, while elephants and giraffes move gracefully across the savannah. Overnight stay in Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari continues with a final Serengeti game drive before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the famous Olduvai Gorge, a key archaeological site, then arrive at your lodge on the crater rim with spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

A highlight of the 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari is today’s descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to nearly 30,000 animals including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, drive to Arusha for your overnight stay.

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast in Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your departure flight, or drive back to Nairobi for your onward flight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Your 7-day Masai Mara-Serengeti & Ngorongoro safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s finest wildlife and landscapes.