This 6-day Kenya and Tanzania safari takes you from Arusha through Tarangire and the legendary Serengeti before crossing into Kenya’s world‑renowned Masai Mara. Experience thrilling cross‑border game drives, spot the Big Five, and witness breathtaking landscapes from baobab-studded plains to the endless Serengeti and the wildlife‑rich Mara. With comfortable lodge and tented camp stays, this cross‑border adventure offers the best of East Africa in one seamless journey.
6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Masai Mara
Day-1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive Time: Approx. 2–2.5 hrs (120 km)
Morning pick-up from hotel or airport in Arusha (8:00 AM).
Scenic drive south to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, lions, baobab trees, and diverse landscapes.
Afternoon game drive (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM).
Destinations: Arusha , Tarangire National Park
Accommodations: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Camp, Baobab Tented Camp
Main Attractions: Elephants, Lions, Baobabs, Tarangire River
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner
Day-2: Tarangire – Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro
Drive Time: Approx. 6–7 hrs (250 km, with game en route)
Early breakfast and depart by 7:00 AM with picnic lunch.
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with optional photo stops en route.
Afternoon arrival in Central Serengeti (Seronera), followed by a game drive.
Destinations: Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Serengeti National Park , Seronera
Accommodations: Serengeti Heritage Camp, Into Wild Africa, Mawe Tented Camp
Main Attractions: Big Cats, Plains Game, Predator Action
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-3: Full Day Safari in Serengeti
Full-day game drive starting around 6:30 AM.
Explore various regions like Seronera Valley (prime predator territory), Moru Kopjes, and possible migration herds (seasonal).
Optional hot air balloon safari (pre-booking required, extra cost).
Destinations: Serengeti National Park , Seronera Valley
Accommodations: Serengeti Heritage Camp, Into Wild Africa, Mawe Tented Camp
Main Attractions: Predators, Moru Kopjes, Great Migration
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-4: Serengeti – Isebania Border – Masai Mara
Drive Time: Approx. 8–9 hrs total travel & border crossing (280 km)
Early breakfast and depart by 6:30 AM, game drive en route toward Ikoma or Kleins Gate.
Arrive at Isebania border around midday for immigration and vehicle/guide switch (1 hr).
Continue to Masai Mara with afternoon game drive en route to camp.
Destinations: Isebania Border , Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodations: Mara Maisha Camp, Basecamp Explorer
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-5: Full Day Safari in Masai Mara
Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost).
Full-day game viewing across Masai Mara National Reserve from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Search for the Big Five, explore the Mara River for hippos, crocodiles, and (seasonally) migration crossings.
Optional Masai village visit in the late afternoon (extra cost).
Destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve , Mara River
Accommodations: Mara Maisha Camp, Basecamp Explorer
Main Attractions: Big Five, Hippos, Crocodiles, Migration Crossings
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-6: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Drive Time: Approx. 5–6 hrs (270 km)
Early morning breakfast followed by a final game drive in Masai Mara from 7:00 – 9:00 AM.
Exit the reserve and drive via Narok town, with a possible short stop.
Arrive in Nairobi around 2:00 – 4:00 PM, depending on road conditions.
Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Destinations: Masai Mara National Reserve , Narok , Nairobi , Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Main Attractions: Masai Mara Wildlife, Scenic Drive
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast
Inclusions
- ✓ WiFi in the safari vehicle
- ✓ 4x4 Toyota minibus with a pop-up roof or safari Jeep
- ✓ Experienced driver-guide
- ✓ All park fees
- ✓ Full-board accommodation in lodges and camps
- ✓ Fresh bottled water or a water dispenser fitted in the vehicle during game drives
Exclusions
- ✕ International flights
- ✕ Drinks during meals
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Tips for your driver/guide
- ✕ Hot air balloon safaris
- ✕ Visits to local Maasai or Samburu villages
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