7-Day Small Group Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Join a 7-day small group safari across Kenya and Tanzania. Explore Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with private guides, luxury lodges, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
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7 Day Small Group Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Nairobi → 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 small group safari offers an intimate and unforgettable wildlife experience across Kenya and Tanzania, perfect for travelers who enjoy exploring nature with a few fellow safari-goers. The journey begins in Nairobi, from where you will travel to Maasai MaraNational Reserve, famous for its abundant wildlife and part of the Great Migration. Here, you can witness lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the savannah.
Next, visit Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s open plains, swamps, and scattered acacia trees provide excellent opportunities to spot wildlife and capture amazing photographs. Crossing into Tanzania, the safari continues in the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains and diverse regions are home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Finally, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife areas, where rhinos, lions, elephants, and zebras roam in a dramatic volcanic caldera surrounded by forests, lakes, and grasslands.
Throughout the safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide, stay in luxury lodges and tented camps, and enjoy personalized service. This itinerary is ideal for small groups, couples, or solo travelers seeking a high-quality safari with thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable memories.
What to Expect on the Safari
On this 7-day small group safari, you will enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 6–8 people, allowing for more flexibility and attention from your guide. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, perfect for observing and photographing wildlife during game drives. You will stay in luxury lodges and tented camps, offering both comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
Each day includes exciting game drives in Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, where you can expect to see Africa’s iconic animals such as lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. The landscapes are equally breathtaking, ranging from open savannahs and volcanic highlands to rivers and crater scenery. There are plenty of opportunities for photography, cultural interactions with Maasai communities, and optional experiences like hot air balloon safaris, making this adventure both thrilling and memorable.
Destinations to Visit
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Maasai Mara is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations, known for its abundant wildlife and part of the spectacular Great Migration. Visitors can see lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the vast savannah. The reserve also offers optional visits to Maasai villages, where you can learn about the traditions, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people, making it a perfect combination of wildlife and cultural experience.
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park features open plains, swamps, and scattered acacia trees, providing ideal habitats for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. The combination of wildlife and scenery makes Amboseli a prime destination for photography and unforgettable safari moments.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti is world-famous for its endless plains and the Great Migration, one of nature’s most impressive events. Here, you can spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest across different regions, including kopjes, riverine areas, and open grasslands. The vast landscapes and abundant wildlife create an immersive safari experience that’s both thrilling and photogenic.
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a massive volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. Its unique ecosystem is home to thousands of animals, including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. The crater features lush forests, lakes, and grasslands, making wildlife spotting easy and providing breathtaking scenery. A visit here offers a perfect combination of wildlife viewing and spectacular landscapes in one location.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Arrive at Nairobi International Airport, where your guide will meet you and introduce you to your small group. You will then drive or take a short flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve. After checking into your luxury lodge, embark on your first afternoon game drive. Watch for lions lounging in the grass, elephants moving in herds, zebras grazing, and wildebeest roaming the plains. The wide-open savannah and golden light make for amazing first safari photos.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Maasai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The morning safari offers a chance to see predators active while the sun rises over the plains, and the afternoon drive often brings sightings of grazing herds and birds. You can also opt for a visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional culture, customs, and crafts. End the day with a stunning sunset drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
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. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you can spot elephants in large herds and enjoy the incredible backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli’s wide-open plains, swamps, and scattered acacia trees create beautiful landscapes and excellent opportunities for photography.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s diverse habitats. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Observe elephants bathing in swamps and interacting in family groups. Sunset game drives provide a magical end to the day, with Kilimanjaro silhouetted against the colorful sky. Return to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and either drive or fly to Serengeti National Park. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your luxury tented camp. Explore the vast plains and open savannah, keeping an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Experience the excitement of your first Serengeti safari drive as you settle into your camp.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains, kopjes, and riverine areas. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park and watch the wildlife around you. Serengeti offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa, with open landscapes and abundant wildlife in every direction. End the day at your luxury camp, enjoying dinner under the stars.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Begin the morning with a last Serengeti game drive before departing for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a half-day safari, spotting rhinos, lions, elephants, zebras, and buffalo in this wildlife-rich natural wonder. After your crater visit, drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight or departure. This final day offers a memorable end to your incredible safari journey.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Cost for this safari
The starting price for this luxury safari is $3,500 per person. The final cost may vary depending on factors such as the size of your travel group, your preferred travel dates, and the availability of lodges, tented camps, or hotels included in the itinerary.This price covers luxury accommodations, all meals as outlined in the itinerary, private 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced English-speaking guide, park entrance fees, and bottled drinking water during game drives. It ensures a comfortable, well-organized, and unforgettable safari experience with plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings and photography.
The cost does not include international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips for guides and lodge staff, alcoholic drinks or soft drinks, or any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.With this pricing, you can enjoy a carefully planned and hassle-free safari, combining thrilling wildlife adventures, stunning landscapes, and luxury accommodations for a truly memorable African experience.
Safari Inclusions
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- Luxury lodges and tented camps as per itinerary
- All meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled 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 small group Kenya and Tanzania safari offers a personalized, comfortable, and unforgettable wildlife experience. From the iconic Maasai Mara and Amboseli to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, each day delivers incredible scenery, abundant wildlife, and luxury comfort.