6-Day Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania – Luxury Safari
This 6-Day Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania – Luxury Safari is a compact yet powerful journey through East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this safari connects the Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater into one seamless experience, offering exceptional opportunities to see the Big 5 and a wide variety of other wildlife.
Designed for travelers with limited time but high expectations, this safari combines expertly guided game drives, comfortable overland travel in pop-up roof 4x4 vehicles and safari minivans, and carefully selected luxury lodges and camps.
The result is a fast-paced but rewarding safari that delivers maximum wildlife encounters in just six days.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Luxury travelers with limited time seeking a premium safari experience.
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First-time visitors wanting to explore both Kenya and Tanzania.
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Couples and honeymooners looking for a scenic and romantic safari.
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Wildlife enthusiasts focused on Big 5 sightings and iconic landscapes.
Why This Safari Is Best
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Efficient Route Design: Covers Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in just 6 days.
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Big 5 Opportunities: High chances of spotting all Big 5 species.
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Cross-Border Experience: Seamless travel between Kenya and Tanzania.
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Luxury Comfort: Premium lodges and camps throughout the safari.
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Expert Guides: Enhance wildlife viewing and interpretation.
Tour Highlights
Big 5 game drives in Masai Mara and Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari experience
Scenic landscapes across Kenya and Tanzania
Cross-border safari adventure
Luxury lodges and tented camps
Sunrise and sunset wildlife experiences
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
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 → Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya safari tour begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi in a pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve (approximately 5–6 hours, 280 km), enjoying scenic viewpoints along the way.
Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive in the Masai Mara.
The reserve is famous for its rich wildlife populations, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.
As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi → Masai Mara – 5–6 hours (280 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve Safari
Start the day with an early morning game drive to catch predators in action.
The Masai Mara offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, with frequent sightings of the Big 5 and large herds of herbivores.
After breakfast, continue exploring the reserve with your guide.
Enjoy a picnic lunch or relax at the lodge before heading out again in the afternoon for more wildlife encounters.
Return to your camp in the evening for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel towards the Kenya–Tanzania border, continuing into Serengeti National Park (approximately 7–8 hours, 350–400 km including border crossing).
The journey offers scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy a game drive en route to your luxury camp.
The Serengeti’s vast plains are home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and countless other species, making it one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Masai Mara → Serengeti – 7–8 hours by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
Accommodation
Nimali Serengeti Camp
Day 4
Serengeti National Park Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.
Early morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness predator-prey interactions and large herds of grazing animals.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your lodge for relaxation before heading out again in the afternoon.
The Serengeti offers endless opportunities for photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives in pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Nimali Serengeti Camp
Day 5
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 3–4 hours, 160 km).
Arrive at the crater rim and check into your luxury lodge overlooking the crater.
In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
This natural wonder hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos, making it one of the best places for Big 5 sightings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Serengeti → Ngorongoro – 3–4 hours by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Enjoy a morning game drive or breakfast overlooking the crater before departing for Arusha (approximately 3–4 hours, 190 km).
The journey passes through scenic highlands and local villages, offering a glimpse into Tanzanian culture.
Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your 6-day Kenya & Tanzania luxury safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Ngorongoro → Arusha – 3–4 hours (190 km) by pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Accommodation
No Accomodations (End of the tour)
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.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room |
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| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $5,715 | $3,810 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $5,430 | $3,620 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $6,555 | $4,370 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $7,215 | $4,910 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $6,855 | $4,670 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $6,015 | $4,110 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $6,855 | $4,670 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $6,555 | $4,370 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $5,715 | $3,810 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $5,430 | $3,620 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $6,555 | $4,370 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $7,215 | $4,910 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $6,855 | $4,670 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $6,015 | $4,110 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $6,855 | $4,670 |