6-Day Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari

Your adventure begins with an early departure from Nairobi in a pop-up roof safari minivan. Travel through Kenya’s Great Rift Valley landscapes towards the Masai Mara, enjoying scenic views and a suitable stop along the way. Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp, enjoy lunch and take time to settle in before your first wildlife experience.

Head out for an afternoon game drive across the Mara’s rolling grasslands. Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and, with luck, lions or cheetahs. Your guide will help you interpret animal behaviour and look for wildlife activity while respecting the animals’ space. Return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening in the wilderness.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

Transport: Nairobi to the Masai Mara, approximately 250–300 km and 5–7 hours, depending on the reserve gate and accommodation location.

Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife may be active and the light is ideal for photography. Explore different areas of the reserve in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife. Your guide will use local knowledge to find promising viewing areas and explain the Mara’s diverse ecosystems.

Continue with further game viewing after breakfast, with a picnic lunch arranged to maximise your time in the reserve. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration. Migration movements and river crossings cannot be guaranteed. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to enjoy dinner and prepare for the cross-border journey into Tanzania.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Transport: Game drives within the Masai Mara; distances and driving times depend on wildlife sightings and the selected route.

After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara for the Kenya–Tanzania border. Your operator will coordinate the required immigration formalities and the transfer between safari vehicles, since the Kenyan pop-up roof minivan and Tanzanian pop-up roof 4x4 may operate under separate arrangements. Keep your travel documents accessible and allow sufficient time for border procedures.

Continue into Tanzania towards Serengeti National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes as you travel towards the vast savannah ecosystem. Depending on the border crossing, road conditions and the location of your Serengeti camp, this can be a long transfer day, with limited time for wildlife viewing. Arrive at your luxury camp or lodge, check in and enjoy dinner. A private or scheduled flight may be worth considering if you want to protect game-viewing time.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Transport: Masai Mara to the Serengeti via the agreed border crossing; travel time varies significantly by route, border processing and camp location. Allow most of the day for this transfer.

Rise early for a game drive across the Serengeti’s expansive plains, where lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and other wildlife may be encountered. The park’s wide-ranging habitats support an extraordinary variety of animals, and your guide will choose areas to explore based on seasonal wildlife movements and recent sightings.

Enjoy breakfast at camp or arrange a packed breakfast and lunch to maximise your time in the park. Continue exploring grasslands, wooded areas and seasonal watercourses, looking for predators and herds moving through their natural habitats. If your visit coincides with the Great Migration, your guide can help you explore areas where the herds are expected to be, although their movements are not guaranteed. Return to your luxury accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Transport: Game drives within Serengeti National Park; distances and driving times depend on wildlife activity and your camp’s location.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before breakfast or depart after breakfast, depending on your camp location and the day’s plan. Continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling through changing landscapes from open savannah to cooler highland scenery. Along the way, there may be opportunities for wildlife viewing, depending on the route and timing.

Arrive at your selected luxury lodge in the Ngorongoro highlands or nearby Karatu area, where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery. Your guide will brief you on the following day’s crater descent, including the planned departure time and park regulations. An early night is recommended to prepare for a full day of wildlife viewing before the transfer to Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Transport: Serengeti to the Ngorongoro area, approximately 150–200 km and 4–6 hours, depending on the camp location, route and wildlife stops.

Depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular volcanic caldera renowned for its varied wildlife habitats and high concentration of animals. Descend to the crater floor for a game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Your guide will help you explore different habitats while respecting park regulations and wildlife distances.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater excursion, then begin the journey towards Arusha. The crater game drive and onward transfer make this a full day, so an early start is essential. On arrival in Arusha, your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or another agreed location. If you have an international flight on the same day, confirm the timing carefully or consider an additional night in Arusha.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch; dinner is not included unless specifically arranged.

Transport: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, approximately 180–200 km and 4–5 hours after the crater excursion, depending on the lodge, route and traffic.

Your East Africa safari adventure ends today, but the memories will stay with you for life.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Transport: Road transfer to Arusha