6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Safari – Mid-Range Adventure
This 6-Day Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania Safari – Mid-Range is a cross-border adventure designed for travelers who want to experience the very best of East Africa’s wildlife in a short but powerful itinerary.
Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, the journey takes you through the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli National Park (Kenya), into the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), and finally into the breathtaking natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Travel in a comfortable pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or safari minivan (Kenya section) and a 4x4 safari vehicle (Tanzania section), ensuring excellent game viewing throughout the journey.
Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps that balance comfort, location, and affordability.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking iconic wildlife, seamless border crossing, and a rich East African safari experience.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Travelers wanting Kenya and Tanzania in one trip
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First-time safari guests seeking iconic destinations
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Couples and honeymooners seeking adventure and scenery
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Wildlife photographers targeting Big Five sightings
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Mid-range travelers seeking value and comfort
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Adventure seekers crossing East Africa’s top parks
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya’s Amboseli with Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro
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Excellent chance to see the Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal)
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Diverse landscapes: mountains, savannah, and crater ecosystems
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Smooth cross-border safari route from Nairobi to Arusha
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Carefully selected mid-range lodges and camps
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Balanced driving times with high wildlife density areas
Tour Highlights
2 nights in Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Iconic elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro views
2 nights in Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Endless plains with lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest (seasonal migration)
2 nights in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game drive inside the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
Cross-border East Africa safari experience
Mid-range lodges and tented camps throughout
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.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your safari begins with pick-up in Nairobi and departure toward Amboseli National Park, passing through scenic Maasai countryside along the Kenya–Tanzania corridor.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Expect elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo with Mount Kilimanjaro views.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Amboseli – Approx. 4.5–5 hours (240 km) by pop-up roof minivan or 4x4 safari vehicle
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
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Full Day in Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s open plains and swamps.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer close encounters with large elephant herds.
You may also see lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and a variety of bird species. Kilimanjaro provides a dramatic backdrop throughout the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Amboseli National Park
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
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Amboseli to Serengeti National Park (via Namanga border)
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive toward the Namanga border for immigration formalities into Tanzania.
Continue through Arusha region toward Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive en route to your camp, entering one of Africa’s most famous wildlife ecosystems.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Amboseli to Serengeti – Approx. 8–10 hours (including border crossing) by 4x4 safari vehicle
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
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Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti.
Morning and afternoon game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores.
Depending on season, you may witness parts of the Great Migration, one of nature’s most spectacular events.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Serengeti National Park
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive while exiting the park.
Travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views along the way.
Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby area for dinner and relaxation in preparation for tomorrow’s crater exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Approx. 3.5–4.5 hours by 4x4 safari vehicle
Pakulala Safari Camp
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Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The crater is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos in a compact wildlife paradise.
After lunch, ascend the crater and drive toward Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Ngorongoro to Arusha – Approx. 3–4 hours (190 km) by safari vehicle
No Accommodations ( End of the tour )
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.