9 Day Safari Kenya and Tanzania

9 Day Safari Kenya and Tanzania – Ultimate Cross-Border Wildlife Adventure

A 9 Day Safari Kenya and Tanzania combines two of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations into one unforgettable journey. Explore the rolling savannahs of Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and continue into Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti National Park ecosystem, finishing with a breathtaking safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

This cross-border safari offers excellent Big Five viewing, dramatic landscapes, and the opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).

9 Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Transfer to hotel for overnight and safari briefing.

Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Drive or fly to Maasai Mara. Afternoon game drive searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and giraffes.

Day 3: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend the day exploring the Mara plains. Excellent chances of seeing the Big Five and, during migration season (July–October), massive wildebeest crossings.

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Serengeti (Border Crossing)

Transfer to Isebania border and continue into Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive in Tanzania.

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Explore the endless plains tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and wildebeest.

Day 6: Serengeti Exploration

Another full day in Serengeti focusing on migration routes and predator activity. Optional hot air balloon safari available.

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive before driving to Ngorongoro. Overnight at lodge on the crater rim.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the crater for a full-day wildlife experience. One of the best places in Africa to see the endangered black rhino along with lions, elephants, hippos, and buffalo.

Day 9: Return to Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure or optional extension to Zanzibar.

Safari Highlights

• Two world-famous ecosystems: Maasai Mara & Serengeti

• Big Five wildlife viewing

• Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)

• Scenic Ngorongoro Crater safari

• Professional English-speaking guides

• 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roof

Estimated Price Per Person (9 Days)

• Budget Safari: $2,200 – $3,200

• Mid-Range Safari: $3,500 – $5,500

• Luxury Safari: $6,000 – $12,000+

Prices vary depending on season, accommodation level, internal flights, and group size.

A 9 Day Safari Kenya and Tanzania is perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive East African safari experience, combining Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti for maximum wildlife encounters