9 Days Serengeti & Maasai Mara Safari by Flight

The ultimate East African safari adventure journey through two of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Visit the Serengeti National Park and the Maasai Mara National Reserve in this carefully curated 9-day flying safari that combines exceptional game viewing, luxurious accommodations, and the convenience of domestic flights to maximize your time in the wilderness.

Begin your adventure in the endless plains of the Serengeti, renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and the world-famous Great Migration during the migration season. Enjoy expertly guided game drives as you search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and countless other species that call this extraordinary ecosystem home.

Continue to Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara, one of Africa's finest safari destinations and a haven for predators and Big Five sightings. Witness breathtaking sunsets over golden savannahs, encounter abundant wildlife in their natural habitat, and enjoy the timeless beauty of the African wilderness.

Perfect for honeymooners, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and travellers seeking an authentic yet comfortable safari experience, this Kenya and Tanzania safari delivers the very best of East Africa in one unforgettable journey.

Safari Highlights

• Start/End: Arusha/Nairobi
• Serengeti – 4 Nights: Melia Serengeti Lodge/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
• Maasai Mara – 4 Nights: Sanctuary Olonana Lodge/Kichwa Tembo Camp/Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)/Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Activities

Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding

Day 1: Arusha – Transfer to Serengeti (By Flight)

You will be picked up from your Arusha hotel and transferred to the airport for a flight to Serengeti.

Upon arrival in Serengeti by mid-morning, you will meet the camp's driver who will take you on your first game drive en route to the camp for lunch.

Afternoon game drive starts at 4:00 pm.

Overnight: Melia Serengeti Pioneer / Kubu Kubu / Serena

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2–4: Serengeti – Full Day

Enjoy breakfast followed by afternoon game drives.

Optional Activities:

• Balloon ride
• Sundowners
• Bush breakfasts
• Guided walks

Overnight: Melia Serengeti Pioneer / Kubu Kubu / Serena

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti – Transfer to Maasai Mara via Isebania Border (Approx. 7–8 Hours)

After an early breakfast, check out of the camp with packed lunch and depart for Maasai Mara via the Isebania Border.

Proceed with immigration formalities at the border before continuing to the Maasai Mara.

Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive as you head to camp for dinner.

This journey offers opportunities to spot some of the Big Five and other wildlife.

Alternative: Take a flight instead of the road transfer (US$588 per person).

Overnight: Entim or Mara Bush Camp / Olonana Sanctuary / Kichwa Tembo / Mara Serena

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6–8: Maasai Mara – Full Day Game Drives

Spend these days with either morning and afternoon game drives or full-day game drives with picnic lunches along the banks of the Mara River or at a scenic picnic site selected by your driver-guide.

Optional Activities:

• Hot air balloon safari
• Visit to a Maasai village
• Sundowner experience
• Bush breakfast

Overnight: Entim or Mara Bush Camp / Olonana Sanctuary / Kichwa Tembo / Mara Serena

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Nairobi by Flight

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you head to the airstrip for your mid-morning flight to Nairobi.

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your driver and transferred for lunch.

Later, you will be dropped off at the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Rates & Terms

Depend on the month of travel

Notes:

• Accommodation is subject to availability
• Rates are quoted per person in USD
• Balloon ride: $450 per person (Maasai Mara)
• Maasai Village visit - $30 per person

Inclusive of;

• All government taxes/VAT
• Park entry fees to Serengeti and Maasai Mara
• Concession fees to Serengeti
• Accommodation in a double room and meals as mentioned in the tour description
• Bottled Drinking water in the vehicle
• Transport and game drives in 4*4 Land Cruisers
• Services of professional tour driver/guide
• Pick up in Arusha and drop off in Nairobi
• Internal flight: Arusha – Serengeti – Mara – Nairobi
• All airport transfers as mentioned in the tour description

Exclusive of;

• International flights from home and back
• Tips & porterage
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic drinks
• Other personal items
• Optional Activities: Balloon ride, a visit to Maasai Village and any other interested activity