Self-Drive Masai Mara and Serengeti

Is it possible to self-drive Masai Mara and Serengeti – Can You Self-drive in Masai Mara and Serengeti?

One of the Africa’s most concentrated wildlife conservation areas, a self-drive in Serengeti- Masai Mara ecosystem is truly fantastic. The Serengeti is probably the most rewarding game park on the continent. However, it’s also a park best enjoyed when you’ve prepared well in advance. The World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopard, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers in size. Serengeti National Park is part of a cross-border ecosystem including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), the Masai Mara in Kenya, and a number of smaller game reserves.  This epic National Park is a must include on every travellers bucket list when planning an African visit and a self-rive safari will make it even more exciting. These are famous for the popular annual wildebeest migration that is a top Tanzania safari and Kenya wildlife tours because of the great animal population. Ask the expert who has been there

Can you self-drive in Serengeti?

Yes, it is very possible to self-drive Serengeti. The Serengeti is probably the most rewarding game park in the world. However, it’s also a park best enjoyed when you’ve prepared well in advance.

Self-drive in Serengeti

All you need to know about Serengeti self-drive safaris – The main road running from Naabi Hill gate to Seronera, the center of the action, and from Seronera radiating to the East and West, is notorious among tour guides in Tanzania for its rough driving conditions. It’s a challenging road, with a rocky surface and washboard ribbons. Drivers are advised to drive at least at a limited speed which is 25 km/h, or else you’ll lose control instantly, with a single-vehicle rollover as a result.

From Arusha, the most accessible parts of the Serengeti are its southern plains, comprising of Ndutu and Seronera. The western corridor and Lobo are rewarding to explore, but far out. If you want to explore lesser-visited areas of the Serengeti, you are recommended to rent a safari vehicle along with a driver-guide.

All you need to know about Self-drive in Masai Mara Game Reserve

A self-drive Masai Mara is also possible though it is not as great as Serengeti.  We advise out clients to hire tour guides in the parks, you can hire a guide at the gate and this is recommended, as the chances of getting lost and not having the best sightings are quite high. The road between Narok and Sekenani gate is now brand new tar all the way. If the traveler wants to continue from Sekenani gate into the Mara driving himself inside the reserve, it is advised to rent a car that is sturdier, higher, and with a 4wd.

To access Kericho in the other side if you are stationed near Sekenani gate, your best bet would be to return to Narok and continue toward Kericho from there. Another option would be to transit the park to the Oloololo gate and then continue on via Lemek. But this road can be extremely bad.

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