Mara to Serengeti Cross-Border Safari
A cross-border wildlife itinerary linking Kenya’s Mara ecosystem and Tanzania’s Serengeti, subject to border logistics.
About this journey
A cross-border wildlife itinerary linking Kenya’s Mara ecosystem and Tanzania’s Serengeti, subject to border logistics. This itinerary is a planning guide and will be adjusted for the traveller’s dates, budget, fitness, transport connections, accommodation preferences and confirmed park rules. No wildlife sighting is guaranteed.
Suggested day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi and briefing.
Day 2: Travel to Maasai Mara and afternoon drive.
Day 3: Full Mara game drive.
Day 4: Transfer towards the agreed border crossing and overnight based on logistics.
Day 5: Enter Tanzania and continue to Serengeti region.
Day 6: Serengeti game drives in the region suited to dates.
Day 7: Morning drive and transfer towards Ngorongoro/Karatu.
Day 8: Departure from the agreed airport.
Best time to visit
Season and migration movements vary by year. Border crossings, visas, vehicle permissions and park fees need advance confirmation.
Highlights
Two iconic ecosystems; cross-border wildlife viewing; guided game drives.
What may be included
Potential inclusions, only when itemised in the written quotation: ground transport, accommodation, guide services, meals and listed park activities/fees.
Usually excluded
Usually excluded unless expressly stated: international flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, personal purchases, optional activities, permit costs not itemised and services outside the written itinerary.
Before you travel
This is an illustrative itinerary, not a confirmation of availability. Final routing, accommodation, park fees, transport, meals, permits and inclusions will be itemised in your quotation. Wildlife sightings and weather conditions cannot be guaranteed.
What happens next?
Send your preferred dates and group details. Javiva Adventures can review your request and prepare a tailored quotation.