7-Day Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari
Experience a 7-day luxury safari across Kenya and Tanzania. Visit Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy private game drives, luxury lodges, and wildlife Encounters
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7 Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi → Transfer to Maasai Mara
- Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
- Day 3: Maasai Mara → Amboseli
- Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
- Day 5: Amboseli → Serengeti
- Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
- Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Safari Overview
This 7-day luxury safari offers a perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife experiences in East Africa. Starting from Nairobi, you will explore Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Parks, home to large populations of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. The parks are famous for their iconic landscapes, wide-open savannahs, and excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.After Kenya, the safari continues into Tanzania, where you will spend three days in the Serengeti National Park. Here, vast plains stretch as far as the eye can see, teeming with predators and herbivores alike. Morning and afternoon game drives provide the best chances to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest in their natural habitat.
The journey concludes with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most spectacular natural wildlife sanctuaries. Descend into the crater to see rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and large herds of animals set against stunning volcanic landscapes.This safari is ideal for families, couples, friends, or solo travelers seeking a luxurious, well-organized, and expertly guided wildlife adventure that combines thrilling game drives, breathtaking scenery, and lasting memories.
What to Expect on a Safari
On this 7-day luxury safari, you will travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide who will share insights about the wildlife, landscapes, and local culture. Each day includes exciting game drives in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Amboseli National Parks, as well as Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, offering excellent opportunities to see Africa’s most iconic animals up close.During your safari, you can expect to spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and even rhinos in their natural habitats. The scenery is just as spectacular, ranging from open savannahs and acacia-studded plains to volcanic highlands and lush crater landscapes, providing unforgettable views and photography opportunities.
Evenings are spent in luxury lodges and tented camps, where you can relax after a day of adventure, enjoy delicious meals, and take advantage of comfortable amenities. The safari also offers optional experiences, such as visits to Maasai villages to learn about local traditions or even hot air balloon rides over the Mara for a unique perspective of the wildlife and landscapes.This safari combines adventure, comfort, and cultural experiences, making it ideal for travelers who want an intimate and memorable East African wildlife journey.
Destinations to Visit
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, known for its abundant animals and part of the legendary Great Migration. Expect to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras roaming freely across the vast savannahs. For a cultural experience, you can optionally visit a Maasai village to meet the local people, learn about their traditions, and take memorable photos.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of MountKilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. The park features open plains, swamps, and diverse birdlife, making it ideal for wildlife photography. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous other animals as you explore the park.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti is world-famous for its endless plains and the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. This iconic park offers excellent wildlife viewing, with lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and hippos found in different regions. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to explore its plains, kopjes, and riverine areas for the best sightings.
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater is a massive volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas. Its floor is home to rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras, making it a prime location for wildlife photography. The crater also features forests, lakes, and open grasslands, providing varied scenery and excellent chances to see diverse animals in one spot.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi → Transfer to Maasai Mara
Arrive at Nairobi International Airport, where your safari guide will meet you. Transfer by road or charter flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive, spotting lions lounging on the savannah, elephants roaming in herds, zebras grazing, and wildebeest migrating across the plains. Experience the excitement of your first wildlife encounters as the sun sets over the Mara.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Maasai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Spend the full day exploring Maasai Mara’s diverse landscapes. Take morning and afternoon game drives to maximize your chances of seeing predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as giraffes, elephants, and countless other species. Optional visit to a Maasai village lets you meet the local people, learn about their traditions, and take memorable photos. Sunset drives offer beautiful lighting for photography and wildlife spotting.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Maasai Mara → Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest peak. Spot large elephant herds, lions, zebras, and antelope, all set in the park’s iconic swamps, plains, and acacia-dotted landscapes.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Enjoy a full day exploring Amboseli. Start with a morning game drive across open plains and wetlands, spotting wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and diverse birdlife. The park’s iconic scenery and views of Mount Kilimanjaro provide stunning photo opportunities. In the afternoon, continue wildlife viewing and end the day with a sunset game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and transfer to Serengeti National Park, either by road or light aircraft. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains. Look for lions resting in the shade, cheetahs hunting, leopards hiding in trees, elephants wandering, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing together.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, from its open plains to riverine areas. Experience the thrill of tracking predators and spotting large herds of herbivores. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park surrounded by wildlife. Evening sunset drive offers spectacular lighting and wildlife photography opportunities before returning to your tented camp. Expect to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos throughout the day.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Begin the morning with a final Serengeti game drive. Afterwards, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a half-day crater safari, descending into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. See rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras in one of Africa’s densest wildlife areas. After this unforgettable experience, continue to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure, bringing your incredible Kenya-Tanzania safari to a close.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Cost for this Safari
The starting price for this luxury safari is $5,950 per person. The final cost may vary depending on your preferred travel dates, the size of your group, and the availability of lodges, tented camps, and other accommodations included in the itinerary.This price includes luxury accommodations throughout the safari, daily meals as outlined in the itinerary, private 4x4 safari transportation with an experienced English-speaking guide, park entrance fees for all the game parks visited, and bottled drinking water during game drives. It ensures a comfortable, safe, and well-organized safari experience with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.
The cost does not include international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, alcoholic beverages, tips for guides or lodge staff, or any optional activities not listed in the itinerary.With this pricing, travelers can enjoy a high-quality, hassle-free safari, experiencing intimate wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and luxurious accommodations, making the journey truly memorable and rewarding.
Safari Inclusions
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- Luxury accommodations in lodges and tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- All government taxes
Safari Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
This 7-day Kenya and Tanzania luxury safari combines adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. From the iconic Maasai Mara and Amboseli to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, each day is packed with breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife.