6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Highlights
This 6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Safari is a perfectly balanced cross-border adventure designed for travelers seeking the ultimate East Africa wildlife experience in a comfortable mid-range setting.
Starting in Nairobi, the journey takes you through the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, across the scenic Isebania border into Tanzania, and deep into the world-famous Serengeti National Park before concluding at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and ending in Arusha.
Traveling in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and select sections in a pop-up roof minivan (for group logistics where applicable), this safari ensures comfort, excellent wildlife viewing, and seamless border transitions.
Expect close encounters with the Big Five, sweeping savannah landscapes, and some of the richest wildlife concentrations on Earth.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
This safari is ideal for:
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First-time visitors seeking a classic East Africa safari experience
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Wildlife enthusiasts focused on Big Five sightings
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Couples, friends, and small groups looking for mid-range comfort
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Travelers interested in Kenya–Tanzania cross-border adventures
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Photographers and nature lovers seeking iconic landscapes
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya and Tanzania’s top safari parks in one seamless itinerary
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Maximizes Big Five sightings across three world-famous ecosystems
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Includes both Masai Mara’s predator-rich plains and Serengeti’s endless savannahs
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Features the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife haven
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Balanced mid-range accommodation offering comfort and value
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Expert-guided game drives in customized pop-up roof safari vehicles
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Smooth cross-border logistics handled professionally
Tour Highlights
Big Five game drives in Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Witness vast herds across the Serengeti plains
Explore the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Cross-border safari experience (Kenya–Tanzania)
Incredible predator sightings including lions, cheetahs & leopards
Authentic African landscapes and cultural encounters
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
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day_1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari begins with departure from Nairobi, driving through the Great Rift Valley with a scenic stop for photography and brief views of escarpments.
You continue toward Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch and your first afternoon game drive where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely across the savannah.
Meals:Â Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – approx. 5–6 hours (240 km) via pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation Option A
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_2
Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives.
This reserve is home to the Big Five and offers some of the highest predator densities in Africa.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration across the Mara River, along with cheetahs hunting in the open plains.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport:Â Full-day game drives within Masai Mara using pop-up roof safari vehicle
Accommodation Option A
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_3
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (via Isebania Border)
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and drive toward the Isebania border for immigration clearance into Tanzania.
Continue into the Serengeti ecosystem, arriving for an en-route game drive as you head toward your lodge.
Expect early sightings of wildebeest, zebras, and predators.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara to Serengeti – approx. 6–8 hours including border crossing (320–350 km) via pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation Option A
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_4
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day in the vast Serengeti plains, one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest depending on migration movement.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport:Â Full-day game drives in Serengeti using pop-up roof safari vehicle
Accommodation Option A
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast and morning game drive in Serengeti, proceed toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The drive offers scenic views of the highlands and wildlife along the way.
Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for rest and sunset views over the caldera.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – approx. 3–4 hours (150–200 km) via pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation Option A
Pakulala Safari Camp
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
day_6
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas.
Spot black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos in this natural caldera.
After lunch, ascend the crater and drive toward Arusha where your safari ends.
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Approx. 4–5 hours (190 km) in pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation Option A
No Accomodations (End of the tour)
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option B
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
Accommodation Option C
All Accommodations are Subject To Avalaiblity.
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Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
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