6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Highlights – Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Mid-Range Adventure
This 6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Mid-Range Safari is designed for travelers who want to experience the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa within a compact yet well-paced journey.
Beginning in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this safari connects three of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife ecosystems, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
The safari begins with two unforgettable days in the Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve known for its exceptional predator sightings and sweeping savannah landscapes.
From there, the adventure continues across the Kenya–Tanzania border into the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains filled with wildlife and the spectacular Great Migration.
The journey concludes in Tanzania’s remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big 5 safari experience in a single game drive.
Throughout the journey, you travel in comfortable pop-up roof safari Landcruiser, allowing excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Carefully selected mid-range safari lodges and tented camps offer comfort, good locations, and authentic safari atmosphere, making this itinerary ideal for travelers seeking a privately guided East Africa safari without the cost of luxury lodges.
✨ Availability is limited due to lodge capacity and seasonal demand — enquire early to secure the best options.
✨ This safari is fully customizable — we adjust pace, lodges, and activities to suit you.
✨ Optional upgrades and add-on experiences can be arranged on request.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
• Travelers looking for a short Kenya and Tanzania safari tour covering top parks
• Couples or honeymooners seeking a mid-range East Africa safari experience
• First-time safari travelers who want to see the Big 5 and iconic landscapes
• Adventure travelers who enjoy cross-border wildlife journeys
• Families seeking a well-organized privately guided safari
This safari may not be ideal for:
• Travelers looking for luxury safari lodges only
• Travelers wanting a relaxed, slow-paced itinerary with many nights in each park
Why This Safari Best
• Efficient cross-border route connecting Masai Mara with the Serengeti ecosystem
• High wildlife density across three iconic safari parks
• Balanced pacing allowing multiple game drives in each destination
• Mid-range lodges providing comfort and excellent park access
• Safari vehicles with pop-up roofs ensuring great wildlife viewing and photography
Tour Highlights
Explore the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve on thrilling game drives
Discover the endless wildlife plains of Serengeti National Park
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife amphitheater
Experience a classic Big 5 safari across Kenya and Tanzania
Stay in comfortable mid-range safari lodges and tented camps
Enjoy expert guidance from a professional safari driver-guide
Witness breathtaking landscapes from savannah plains to volcanic craters
Optional hot air balloon safari over Serengeti or Masai Mara
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.
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.
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Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya and Tanzania safari tour begins with a morning departure from Nairobi, traveling through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley toward the famous Masai Mara National Reserve.
The drive offers beautiful viewpoints and glimpses of rural Kenya before arriving at the reserve.
After lunch at your safari lodge or camp, you will head out on your first exciting afternoon game drive.
The Masai Mara is known for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and large herds of antelope.
As the sun sets across the golden plains, you return to your camp for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Nairobi to Masai Mara – approx. 5–6 hours (280 km) in a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 2
Masai Mara Big 5 Safari
Today is dedicated to exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Masai Mara.
Early morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to observe predators and grazing animals in their natural habitat.
Your guide will track wildlife across the savannah in search of the Big 5, lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.
If visiting during migration season, you may also witness dramatic scenes of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within Masai Mara National Reserve in a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 3
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and travel toward the Kenya–Tanzania border, where you will complete immigration formalities before continuing into Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Arriving in the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp.
The Serengeti is world-famous for its vast plains filled with wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Masai Mara to Serengeti – approx. 7–8 hours (350 km) using a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 4
Serengeti National Park Safari
Spend a full day exploring the incredible landscapes of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to observe predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards as well as large grazing herds across the endless plains.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Game drives within Serengeti National Park in a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive near the crater rim where you will enjoy spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wildlife sanctuaries.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer Serengeti to Ngorongoro – approx. 3–4 hours (150 km) in a pop-up pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
Pakulala Safari Camp
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Begin the day with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, where a dense concentration of wildlife lives within the crater walls.
This unique ecosystem offers one of the best chances to see lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos in a single game drive.
After the crater safari and picnic lunch, continue your journey to Arusha, where your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania safari tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer Ngorongoro to Arusha – approx. 3–4 hours (160 km) in a pop-up roof safari Landcruiser
Accommodation
No Accomodations ( End of the tour )
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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.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026 | $4,810 | $3,240 |
| Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 | $4,840 | $3,260 |
| Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 | $5,695 | $3,830 |
| Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 | $6,025 | $4,150 |
| Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 | $5,995 | $4,130 |
| Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026 | $5,110 | $3,540 |
| Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | $5,995 | $4,130 |
| Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 | $5,695 | $3,830 |
| Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 | $4,810 | $3,240 |
| Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027 | $4,840 | $3,260 |
| Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 | $5,695 | $3,830 |
| Jul 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027 | $6,025 | $4,150 |
| Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 | $5,995 | $4,130 |
| Nov 1, 2027 - Dec 15, 2027 | $5,110 | $3,540 |
| Dec 16, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 | $5,995 | $4,130 |
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