Tanzania safari route: Serengeti to Masai Mara via
Explore Tanzania's premier safari destinations across this four-point route featuring Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Masai Mara, and Arusha. This itinerary connects the country's most significant wildlife viewing areas and conservation zones, ideal for planning a comprehensive East African safari experience.
- Distance
- 1018.4 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Serengeti National Park
- End
- Arusha
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Serengeti National Park — Major wildlife reserve hosting the wildebeest migration.
- Masai Mara — Iconic safari destination mentioned as comparison point.
- Ngorongoro — Off-the-beaten-path safari location in Tanzania.
- Arusha — Gateway city for northern Tanzania safaris.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Book your safari trip through Moyo Safaris (moyo.co.ke). They handle complete trip planning including flights, lodges, and game drives with owner Pankaj as host.
- Transport
- Fly from India to Kenya, then to Tanzania via Kilimanjaro airport. You'll see Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's tallest mountain) from the flight.
- Where to stay
- Stay at Entamanu Lodge situated at the rim of Ngorongoro caldera. This is a luxury lodge with views of the world's largest crater.
- Where to stay
- Stay at Elwana Serengeti Explorer Lodge in Serengeti National Park. Located in the middle of open landscapes, 5 hours drive from Ngorongoro.
- Timing
- Do morning game drives early (4-5 a.m. start times). This is when you'll see beautiful landscape colors and animals are most active.
- Tip
- Experience a hot air balloon safari at sunrise over Serengeti. Includes a champagne celebration after landing.
- Food
- Bush breakfast can be arranged during game drives. Lunch breaks are included in game drive schedules.
- Transport
- Plan for a 24-hour journey from India to reach Ngorongoro. The road trip from Kilimanjaro to Ngorongoro takes approximately 24 hours.
- Timing
- Visit during the wildebeest mating season when migration is visible. Males make continuous mating calls during this period.
- Tip
- Visit Shanga project in Arusha (creative social enterprise with recycled glass crafts employing people with disabilities). Includes coffee tour.
- Avoid
- Approach lions cautiously only when they're resting. Avoid them when feeding, mating, or with cubs as they become dangerous.
- Tip
- Don't miss morning safaris in Serengeti - morning cold is worth it for the landscape colors and wildlife activity.
Video on this route
Tanzania - My Secret Serengeti Explorer Safari | wildebeest Migration