8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania – Luxury Safari | Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
This 8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari is designed for travelers who want the very best of East Africa in one seamless, high-end journey.
From Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara to Tanzania’s legendary Serengeti plains and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this safari combines world-class wildlife viewing with refined comfort, privacy, and expert guiding throughout.
Traveling in a private pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle and luxury minivan, you’ll enjoy flexible game drives, front-row wildlife encounters, and hand-picked luxury lodges that place you close to the action.
With carefully planned border logistics and balanced pacing, this safari delivers maximum wildlife diversity without rushed travel, making it a true bucket-list African safari experience.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Luxury travelers seeking a Kenya and Tanzania combination safari
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Couples and honeymooners looking for romance and exclusivity
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Wildlife enthusiasts wanting iconic Big 5 destinations in one trip
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First-time Africa visitors who want a fully guided, stress-free journey
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Travelers who value comfort, privacy, and expert local knowledge
Why This Safari Best
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Combines East Africa’s top three wildlife destinations in one route
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Private guiding allows flexible game drives and personalized pacing
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Carefully selected luxury lodges close to wildlife hotspots
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Smooth cross-border planning minimizes travel fatigue
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Excellent wildlife flow from open plains to crater ecosystems
Tour Highlights
Game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
Vast predator-rich plains of the Serengeti National Park
Descend into the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater
Private pop-up roof vehicles for optimal photography
Luxury lodges with exceptional service and scenic locations
High chances of spotting the Big 5 across multiple ecosystems
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 to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your luxury safari begins with a morning departure from Nairobi in a private pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara.
Upon arrival, you’ll check in to your luxury lodge and enjoy lunch overlooking the sweeping savannah plains.
In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of plains game.
As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Maasai Mara, exploring different sections of the reserve with your experienced guide.
The Mara’s open plains provide excellent visibility, making it one of Africa’s best locations for predator sightings.
A picnic lunch in the wild allows you to maximize your time in the reserve before continuing with afternoon game drives along river systems frequented by hippos and crocodiles.
Return to your luxury lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
This morning, depart after breakfast and travel toward the Kenya–Tanzania border, completing immigration formalities before continuing your journey into the Serengeti.
Transport transitions smoothly using a pop-up roof minivan and 4x4 vehicle, ensuring comfort throughout the cross-border experience.
Upon entering the Serengeti National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to your luxury tented camp.
The afternoon offers your first taste of Serengeti wildlife, with endless plains teeming with game. Dinner and overnight at your luxury camp inside the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 4
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem, home to large lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and massive herbivore herds.
Your private guide tailors the day’s game drives based on wildlife movements and your interests.
Between morning and afternoon drives, return to camp for lunch and relaxation.
As evening approaches, enjoy golden-hour sightings before returning to camp for dinner under the African night sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 5
Serengeti National Park Exploration
Another full day allows deeper exploration of different Serengeti regions, increasing your chances of unique wildlife encounters.
Depending on the season, you may follow sections of the Great Migration or focus on resident predators.
The flexible schedule ensures a relaxed pace, balancing adventure with comfort.
Return to camp in the evening for a final night in the Serengeti, enjoying attentive service and fine dining.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The changing landscape offers scenic beauty and wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive at your luxury lodge set on the crater rim, where cooler temperatures and panoramic views await.
Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the lodge amenities before dinner overlooking the world-famous crater.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense areas.
The crater floor hosts black rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and large herds of grazing animals.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, continue wildlife viewing before ascending back to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Enjoy a relaxed evening and dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Day 8
Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, begin your return journey toward Arusha, traveling comfortably in a pop-up roof minivan.
Enjoy scenic views and reflections on your incredible safari experience.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and exceptional service.
Meals: Breakfast
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 | Price per Person (Solo, Single Supplement) | Price per Person (2 People Sharing) |
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| Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2026 | $8,910 | $5,940 |
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $7,710 | $5,140 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $7,425 | $4,950 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $8,910 | $5,940 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $9,850 | $6,700 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $9,310 | $6,340 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $8,110 | $5,540 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $9,310 | $6,340 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $8,910 | $5,940 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $7,710 | $5,140 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $7,425 | $4,950 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $8,910 | $5,940 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $9,850 | $6,700 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $9,310 | $6,340 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $8,110 | $5,540 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $9,310 | $6,340 |
