8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Luxury East Africa Adventure
This 8-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Luxury Edition is an exclusive cross-border journey designed for travelers who want the ultimate East African wildlife experience in comfort and style.
Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha, this safari combines three of Africa’s most iconic destinations: the predator-rich Masai Mara National Reserve, the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking wildlife caldera of Ngorongoro Crater.
Travel in a luxury pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle or premium safari minivan in Kenya, and a luxury 4x4 safari Land Cruiser in Tanzania, ensuring maximum comfort and superior game viewing throughout the journey.
Stay in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps offering exceptional service, gourmet dining, and stunning views in prime wildlife locations.
This safari is perfect for travelers seeking an elevated, seamless, and immersive African adventure.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
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Couples seeking a luxury African safari escape
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Honeymooners wanting exclusive lodges and scenery
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Wildlife photographers seeking premium access to top parks
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Families wanting comfort with unforgettable experiences
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Luxury travelers crossing Kenya and Tanzania
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Guests wanting a full Big Five East Africa circuit
Why This Safari Best
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Combines Kenya’s Masai Mara with Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro
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Extended stays allow deeper wildlife immersion in each park
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Excellent chance to see the Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal)
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Luxury lodges selected for comfort, privacy, and views
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Seamless cross-border East Africa safari experience
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Balanced travel pace with immersive game drive days
Tour Highlights
3 nights in Masai Mara National Reserve luxury lodge
Iconic elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
3 nights in Serengeti National Park luxury tented camp/lodge
Big Five encounters and Great Migration viewing (seasonal)
2 nights in Ngorongoro Conservation Area luxury lodge
Full-day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater
Scenic cross-border safari from Kenya to Tanzania
Luxury accommodation with full board meals throughout
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Your luxury safari begins with a warm welcome in Nairobi followed by a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley toward Masai Mara.
Enjoy a stop at a viewpoint before continuing through rolling Maasai countryside.
Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp in time for lunch. Later, embark on your first game drive across the golden plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, and other iconic wildlife.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Approx. 5.5–6 hours (270 km) by luxury pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle or minivan
Amani Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring Kenya’s most famous safari destination.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer exceptional chances to see the Big Five and active predators in action.
Optional experiences include a sunrise hot air balloon safari or cultural visit to a Maasai village. Return to your lodge for fine dining and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Amani Mara Camp
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Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Continue exploring different regions of the reserve with expert guiding.
The Mara offers endless photographic opportunities with sweeping plains and abundant wildlife.
Enjoy picnic lunches in the bush or return to camp for leisure time before an evening game drive at sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Masai Mara Reserve
Amani Mara Camp
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Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (via Namanga Border)
After breakfast, depart Masai Mara and cross into Tanzania via Namanga border.
Continue through Arusha region toward Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in Serengeti for an evening game drive en route to your luxury camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Amboseli to Serengeti – Approx. 8–10 hours (including border formalities) by 4x4 safari vehicle
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s vast plains.
Morning and afternoon game drives reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and large herds of plains game.
Depending on season, witness parts of the Great Migration, one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Serengeti National Park
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Another full day in Serengeti allows exploration of different regions of the park, increasing chances of predator sightings and migration encounters.
Relax in your luxury lodge or enjoy optional bush dining under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Serengeti National Park
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive at your luxury lodge on the crater rim or nearby highlands for dinner and sunset views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Approx. 3.5–4.5 hours by 4x4 safari vehicle
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
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Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this natural wildlife haven.
Expect lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and hippos in a compact ecosystem.
After lunch, ascend and drive to Arusha, where your safari concludes with drop-off at hotel or airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Ngorongoro to Arusha – Approx. 3–4 hours (190 km) by safari vehicle
No Accommodation ( 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.