This Ultimate Tanzania & Kenya Bush to Beach Safari combines two of East Africa’s most iconic safari countries into one carefully planned journey. Experience the endless Serengeti plains, exceptional wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, the legendary Masai Mara, elephant-filled Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and finish with the white sands and turquoise waters of Diani Beach.
Designed for first-time safari travelers, couples, families, photographers and travelers looking for a complete East African experience, this itinerary combines Big Five and Great Migration viewing with Maasai cultural immersion, bush dining, bonfires, Nairobi city experiences and optional signature safari activities.
Day 1
Arusha → Serengeti – Arrive in Arusha and transfer directly into the Serengeti, avoiding unnecessary time in the city. Afternoon game drive and first wildlife viewing across the endless Serengeti plains, with opportunities for Big Five and Great Migration sightings.
Serengeti National Park – Full-day game drives focused on wildlife watching, Big Five encounters and seasonal Great Migration movements. Enjoy an optional bush dining experience, sundowners and evening bonfire, with an optional Hot Air Balloon safari available at sunrise.
Serengeti → Ngorongoro – Morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti and continue toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional Maasai cultural immersion or Olduvai Gorge experience before arriving at your lodge.
Overnight: Africa Safari South Serengeti / The Castle at Ngorongoro / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4
Ngorongoro → Masai Mara – Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing before flying onward to Kenya. Connect into the Masai Mara for an afternoon game drive and first sightings across the Mara plains.
Overnight: Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5
Masai Mara National Reserve – Full-day game drives for Big Five encounters, wildlife watching and seasonal Great Migration action. Afternoon Maasai cultural immersion followed by a bush dining experience and evening bonfire. Optional Hot Air Balloon safari.
Overnight: Sentrim Mara Lodge / Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6
Masai Mara → Nairobi – Early morning game drive for a final Mara wildlife experience before flying to Nairobi. Explore local markets, visit the Giraffe Centre and enjoy a Nairobi city tour before an evening dinner experience at Carnivore Restaurant.
Overnight: Ibis Styles Nairobi / Sarova Panafric / Villa Rosa Kempinski
Day 7
Nairobi → Amboseli – Wake up in Nairobi and depart for Amboseli. Afternoon game drive focused on elephants and other wildlife, with spectacular Mount Kilimanjaro views across the plains.
Amboseli → Diani Beach – Early morning game drive and Observation Hill for panoramic views before flying to Kenya’s South Coast. Arrive in Diani and settle into your beachfront retreat.
Diani Beach – Full day to relax on Diani’s powder-white sands or choose from marine excursions, watersports, dhow sailing, spa treatments and other Indian Ocean experiences.
AMREF Flying Doctors — IncludedAll Silverbird clients receive complimentary AMREF Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation cover for the duration of this package.
