6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Privately Guided Safari
The 6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari is crafted for travelers who want to experience East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations in a short yet exceptionally rewarding journey.
This safari combines Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara with Tanzania’s vast Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, delivering outstanding Big 5 game viewing with premium comfort and expert guiding.
Traveling in a private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle and luxury pop-up roof minivan, guests enjoy flexible game drives, panoramic wildlife viewing, and smooth cross-border logistics.
Carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps ensure you stay close to wildlife hotspots while enjoying refined service, privacy, and unforgettable scenery.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Luxury travelers seeking a short but high-impact Kenya–Tanzania safari
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Couples and honeymooners wanting iconic destinations with comfort
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First-time Africa visitors with limited time
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Wildlife enthusiasts focused on Big 5 sightings
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Travelers who value private guiding and seamless logistics
Why This Safari Best
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Covers East Africa’s top three safari destinations efficiently
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Private guiding ensures flexibility and personalized game drives
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Smooth cross-border planning minimizes travel fatigue
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Luxury lodges positioned in prime wildlife areas
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Excellent wildlife diversity in a compact itinerary
Tour Highlights
Game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
Vast predator-filled plains of the Serengeti National Park
Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
Private pop-up roof vehicles for photography and comfort
High probability of spotting the Big 5
Seamless Kenya–Tanzania safari experience
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 an early morning departure from Nairobi in a private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle, traveling through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara, you’ll check in to your luxury lodge and enjoy lunch overlooking the expansive savannah.
In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the Mara’s rolling plains, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and vast herds of antelope.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner Transport: Private pop-up roof minivan (approx. 5–6 hours)
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 regions of the reserve with your private guide.
The open grasslands and river systems provide excellent opportunities for predator sightings and dramatic wildlife encounters.
A picnic lunch in the bush allows you to maximize your time in the reserve before continuing with afternoon game drives.
As the sun sets, return to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport: Game drives within Maasai Mara (pop-up roof 4x4)
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 3
Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and travel toward the Kenya–Tanzania border, completing immigration formalities before continuing your journey.
Transport transitions smoothly using a pop-up roof minivan and 4x4 vehicle, ensuring comfort and efficiency.
Upon entering the Serengeti National Park, enjoy an en-route game drive as you head to your luxury tented camp.
The vast plains are alive with wildlife, offering your first Serengeti sightings before dinner and overnight inside the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport: Road transfer Maasai Mara → Serengeti (pop-up roof 4x4, approx. 6–7 hours including border crossing)
Accommodation
Nimali Serengeti Camp
Day 4
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains on morning and afternoon game drives.
This region is renowned for large lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and massive herds of plains game.
Between drives, return to camp for lunch and relaxation before heading out again in the afternoon.
As evening approaches, enjoy classic Serengeti scenery before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport: Game drives within Serengeti (pop-up roof 4x4)
Accommodation
Nimali Serengeti Camp
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The changing landscapes offer scenic beauty and additional wildlife encounters along the route.
Arrive at your luxury lodge set on or near the crater rim, where sweeping views and cooler temperatures await.
Spend the afternoon at leisure before dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Transport: Road transfer Serengeti → Ngorongoro (pop-up roof 4x4, approx. 4 hours)
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems.
The crater floor hosts black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and thousands of grazing animals.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and continue your journey to Arusha in a pop-up roof minivan, arriving in the late afternoon.
This marks the end of your 6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Transport: Road transfer Ngorongoro → Arusha (pop-up roof minivan, approx. 3–4 hours)
Accommodation
No Accommodations (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 | $6,555 | $4,370 |
| 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 |