7-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Duration
7 Days
Destination
Kenya & Tanzania
Style
Cross-Border Classic
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Begin in the Maasai Mara, cross into Tanzania for the Serengeti, then continue to Ngorongoro and Tarangire before finishing in Arusha. Seven days cover the route, so the transfer arrangements matter. We work through the border crossing or flight choice with you and match the wildlife plans to your travel dates.
Trip Highlights
Two days in the Maasai Mara: Big Five and the Great Migration
Cross into Tanzania via the Isebania/Sirari border or by charter flight
Full day in the Great Serengeti
Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater caldera
Elephant and baobab landscape of Tarangire National Park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Nairobi – Maasai Mara (approx. 5 hrs)
Our driver meets you at your Nairobi hotel or JKIA. Drive south through the Rift Valley to arrive at the Maasai Mara by lunchtime. Check in, have lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive from 3 to 6 p.m. The Mara's open savannah is spectacular in the evening light.
Day 2Maasai Mara – Full Day
A full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara Reserve. Encounter the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog and over 570 bird species. Picnic lunch by the banks of the Mara River. Between July and October, the river crossings offer some of the most dramatic wildlife viewing on Earth. Optional: hot air balloon at dawn or a visit to a Maasai village.
Day 3Maasai Mara – Serengeti (border crossing or charter flight)
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti via the Isebania/Sirari border crossing: a full day's drive of approximately 7–8 hours (packed lunch provided). Alternatively, take a charter flight from Keekorok or Mara North airstrip to arrive in the Serengeti by early afternoon (approx. $658/person extra). On arrival, enjoy an introductory game drive as you head to your tented camp for dinner.
Day 4Serengeti – Full Day
A full day in Africa's most iconic national park. The Serengeti's vast grasslands support the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth: the annual migration of 1.5 million wildebeest. Full-day game drives with picnic lunch. Optional hot air balloon sunrise safari.
Day 5Serengeti – Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge: one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world and the cradle of human evolution. Visit the site museum before continuing to the Ngorongoro crater rim. Enjoy an introductory game drive along the rim road on arrival.
Day 6Ngorongoro Crater – Transfer to Tarangire (approx. 3 hrs)
Descend into the crater after breakfast with packed picnic lunches for a morning crater tour. Drive the crater floor in search of lion, black rhino, elephant, hippo and flamingo. After the crater, ascend and drive east to Tarangire National Park for a final evening game drive among the ancient baobabs.
Day 7Tarangire – Arusha – Departure
Morning game drives among elephant herds in Tarangire, then drive to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. End of services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Maasai Mara, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Optional charter flight from Mara to Serengeti ($658/person: recommended for comfort)
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Mainland Tanzania government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
- Check entry requirements for Kenya and Tanzania before travel. Border formalities and flight connections need time; requirements depend on your passport.
- Use soft bags for safari flights. We confirm baggage limits, airstrip stops and onward connections; airfare coverage is listed in your quote.
- Ngorongoro's highlands can be cold before sunrise. Pack a warm layer alongside sun protection for the plains.
- Arrange the applicable government inbound insurance through NIC for your mainland Tanzania arrival. Check eligibility and exemptions in the insurance guide below; personal travel insurance is separate.
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What Our Clients Say
Rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor by travellers from across the world.
An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
read moreGot to see lots of animals and the experience was out of this world .
read moreI had an absolutely wonderful time in Kenya, all thanks to Millcent / Saringi Travel. From the incredibly friendly and reliable communication, to the flexible and thoughtful travel planning, all the way to the outstanding care on the ground, everything was simply perfect. I always felt well taken care of and in the best hands. What impressed me most was not only their professionalism, but also the sheer beauty of the entire experience. I'm still completely in awe! Thank you Millcent and thank you Letaloi!!!
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