8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Safari – A Mid-Range Journey for Adventure Seekers
This 8-day cross-border Kenya and Tanzania safari tour invites you to step into the heart of East Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas, the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
Designed for travelers who want a mid-range safari without compromising comfort, this journey blends thrilling wildlife encounters, beautiful landscapes, and warm hospitality.
You’ll begin in Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, where Big 5 sightings and sweeping savannahs set the tone for your adventure.
Then cross into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, home to the world-famous migration and endless plains filled with predators and plains game.
Finally, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Eden, for one of the most concentrated wildlife spectacles on the continent.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, checking off a bucket-list Big 5 safari, or simply craving reconnection with nature, this itinerary gives you the freedom to breathe, explore, and feel deeply alive.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Explore the world-renowned Maasai Mara on game drives in prime Big 5 territory
Cross from Kenya to Tanzania and experience two of Africa’s greatest ecosystems in one journey
Spend three unforgettable days in the Serengeti, home to migrating herds and apex predators
Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy unlimited game drives with experienced driver-guides
Stay in comfortable mid-range tented camps and lodges inside the parks
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind
Seamless border crossing and all-inclusive meals throughout the safari
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
suitable for solo travellers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi → Maasai Mara – Your First Steps Into the Wild
We begin early from Nairobi and travel by road across the Great Rift Valley toward the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, arguably Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination.
This Kenya safari tour opens with sweeping views, Maasai homesteads, and beautiful rolling plains as you head toward one of Earth’s richest ecosystems.
Arrive in time for lunch at your camp, then head out for your first afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes open — elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless grazers roam freely here. As the sun sets over the savannah, settle into camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer from Nairobi (approx. 5–6 hrs)
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Days Exploring the Maasai Mara
For two full days, you’ll dive deeper into the wonders of the Maasai Mara safari experience.
Early mornings are magical, with golden light revealing herds of zebra, wildebeest, and the Mara’s famous black-maned lions.
Your packed picnic lunch lets you enjoy long game drives across diverse habitats, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and sweeping grasslands.
With nearly 500 bird species and abundant big cats, the Mara is a paradise for wildlife photography and slow, immersive exploration.
Expect unforgettable encounters, from cheetahs surveying the plains to elephants crossing your path.
Return to camp each evening for dinner and storytelling around the fire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Unlimited game drives
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Days Exploring the Maasai Mara
For two full days, you’ll dive deeper into the wonders of the Maasai Mara safari experience.
Early mornings are magical, with golden light revealing herds of zebra, wildebeest, and the Mara’s famous black-maned lions.
Your packed picnic lunch lets you enjoy long game drives across diverse habitats, acacia woodlands, riverine forests, and sweeping grasslands.
With nearly 500 bird species and abundant big cats, the Mara is a paradise for wildlife photography and slow, immersive exploration.
Expect unforgettable encounters, from cheetahs surveying the plains to elephants crossing your path.
Return to camp each evening for dinner and storytelling around the fire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Unlimited game drives
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 4
Maasai Mara → Serengeti – Two Countries, One Epic Wilderness
After an early morning game drive as you exit the Mara, we head toward the Isebania border for immigration procedures before entering Tanzania.
The landscapes gradually shift, revealing the rolling hills and open plains of the Serengeti National Park.
This is a long but rewarding travel day filled with wildlife sightings en route.
If you choose, you may stop at Olduvai Gorge, where the Leakeys discovered early human fossils, a meaningful window into our origins.
Continue into the Central Serengeti for an evening arrival, just in time for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer + cross-border formalities + game drives
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 5
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains & Endless Discoveries
These two days in the Serengeti safari heartland offer unlimited mileage and flexible game drives.
The vast plains, “Serengeti” in Kiswahili, host more than two million grazers — wildebeest, zebras, gazelles — and the predators that follow them. Expect thrilling moments: lions roaring at dawn, cheetahs scanning the horizon, hyenas calling in the distance.
You’ll explore different regions of the park, pausing for picnic lunches in scenic spots and enjoying sunset game drives back to camp. In the evenings, relax in the comfort of your tented camp, listening to the wilderness come alive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Unlimited game drives
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 6
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains & Endless Discoveries
These two days in the Serengeti safari heartland offer unlimited mileage and flexible game drives.
The vast plains, “Serengeti” in Kiswahili, host more than two million grazers, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and the predators that follow them.
Expect thrilling moments: lions roaring at dawn, cheetahs scanning the horizon, hyenas calling in the distance.
You’ll explore different regions of the park, pausing for picnic lunches in scenic spots and enjoying sunset game drives back to camp.
In the evenings, relax in the comfort of your tented camp, listening to the wilderness come alive.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Unlimited game drives
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 7
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater – Into the Garden of Eden
Rise early for one last Serengeti sunrise game drive before returning for a hearty brunch.
Then begin the scenic drive toward the highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you ascend, the air cools and the views stretch out across dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Arrive at your camp on the crater rim by late afternoon for a stunning sundowner overlooking one of the most breathtaking natural sanctuaries in Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer + en-route game drives
Accommodation
Pakulala Safari Camp
Day
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha – One Last Unforgettable Encounter
After an early descent into the crater, prepare for one of the most awe-inspiring wildlife encounters of your trip.
The Ngorongoro Crater safari offers exceptional chances to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before a final short game drive.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive onward to Arusha, arriving around 5:00 pm.
We’ll drop you at your hotel or the airport depending on your onward travel plans.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer to Arusha (approx. 4 hrs)
Accommodation
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo 1 room | 2 people 1 room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $7,765 | $5,310 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $6,580 | $4,520 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $6,340 | $4,360 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $7,765 | $5,310 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $7,660 | $5,240 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $7,765 | $5,310 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $6,580 | $4,520 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $7,765 | $5,310 |