Ultimate Masai Mara and Serengeti Safari Tours
A Masai Mara and Serengeti safari tour allows you to explore two of the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa. These tours typically combine game drives in the Masai Mara, known for its vast savannahs and the Great Migration, with explorations of the Serengeti, renowned for its diverse wildlife and the epic migration itself.
Our combined Masai Mara (Kenya) and Serengeti (Tanzania) safaris offer the most comprehensive Serengeti Wildebeest Migration experience, allowing you to witness nature’s most dramatic wildlife show from multiple perspectives.
Why Choose a Combined Mara-Serengeti Safari?
✔ Complete Migration Cycle: See different stages of the wildebeest journey
✔ Diverse Landscapes: From Mara’s rolling hills to Serengeti’s endless plains
✔ Cultural Richness: Experience both Maasai and Tanzanian traditions
✔ Optimal Wildlife Viewing: Year-round predator sightings in both parks
Best Times to Visit
Month | Masai Mara Highlights | Serengeti Highlights |
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Jul-Oct | Peak Mara River crossings | Northern Serengeti action |
Jan-Mar | Resident wildlife viewing | Southern Serengeti calving |
Apr-Jun | Low season with fewer crowds | Western Corridor movements |
Signature Safari Itineraries
1. Classic 10-Day Migration Explorer
Days 1-4: Masai Mara (Mara River crossings)
Days 5-8: Serengeti (Northern/Central regions)
Days 9-10: Ngorongoro Crater & departure
Price Range: $5,000-$8,000 per person
2. Luxury 12-Day Fly-In Safari
Private charters between parks
Stay at &Beyond Bateleur Camp and Singita Faru Faru
Includes hot air balloon experiences in both parks
Price Range: $12,000-$18,000 per person
3. Budget 8-Day Group Adventure
Shared 4×4 game drive vehicles
Comfortable tented camp accommodation
Focus on prime wildlife viewing areas
Price Range: $2,500-$3,500 per person
What Makes Our Tours Special
✔ Expert Guides: 10+ years experience tracking the migration
✔ Exclusive Campsites: Private locations away from crowds
✔ Flexible Itineraries: Adjust daily based on wildlife movements
✔ Conservation Focus: Supporting local communities
Wildlife Viewing Highlights
Species | Best in Mara | Best in Serengeti |
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Wildebeest | Jul-Oct crossings | Jan-Mar calving |
Lions | Higher density | More spread out |
Cheetahs | Open grasslands | Seronera Valley |
Elephants | Marsh areas | Tarangire ecosystem |
Rhinos | Possible sightings | Ngorongoro Crater |
Accommodation Options
Luxury Tier
Mara: Angama Mara (cliff-top suites)
Serengeti: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Premium Tier
Mara: Governors’ Camp (classic safari experience)
Serengeti: Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
Comfort Tier
Mara: Mara Sopa Lodge
Serengeti: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Practical Information
Border Crossing
Requires both Kenyan and Tanzanian visas
We handle all immigration formalities
Most convenient via air transfer between parks
Health Requirements
Yellow fever vaccination mandatory
Malaria prophylaxis recommended
COVID-19 protocols followed at all camps
- Migration Focus:Tours often focus on the Great Migration, which takes place in different parts of the Serengeti and Masai Mara throughout the year, offering opportunities to witness the migration firsthand.