6-Day Safari Highlights of Kenya & Tanzania

Maasai Mara

Full Day in Masai Mara

After breakfast, you’ll set out for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara, with a packed lunch provided to enjoy in the bush.

The reserve is renowned for its black-maned lions and abundant resident wildlife. It’s one of the few places in Africa where you have a real chance of spotting the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—all in a single morning game drive. The cheetahs here are famously relaxed around vehicles; some may even use them for shade or climb onto the roof for a better view of their surroundings.

For bird lovers, the Mara is a true haven, with nearly 500 recorded bird species, including:

• 16 species of eagles

• Numerous hawks and falcons

• 6 species of vultures

• 8 types of storks

• 4 species of bustards (including the kori bustard, the world’s heaviest flying bird)

• 9 species of sunbirds

Dinner and overnight stay will be at your selected lodge or campsite.

Our Choice of Accommodation Includes;

Full Day in the Serengeti – Flexible Schedule with Unlimited Game Drive

Today is dedicated to a full day of exploration in the legendary Serengeti National Park, with a flexible schedule and unlimited game drive mileage.

As you crest the hills, the breathtaking “endless plains” of the Serengeti stretch out before you—true to its name in Kiswahili. Spanning 6,900 square miles (18,000 sq km), the Serengeti is home to over 2 million large mammals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. This rich concentration of herbivores attracts an impressive range of predators, such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, offering some of the most thrilling wildlife encounters on the continent.

Smaller animals like rock hyraxes, bat-eared foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, baboons, and monkeys also thrive here, alongside nearly 500 bird species, making the Serengeti a paradise for both wildlife lovers and birding enthusiasts.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive en route to your accommodation, taking in more of the Serengeti’s spectacular scenery and wildlife.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at either a public campsite, private tented camp, or safari lodge, depending on your preference.

Our Choices of Accommodation Includes;

Mid Range:  Mawe Tented Camp

Luxury: Sameti Camp

High-End: Lemala Nanyukie

One full day in the Serengeti with a flexible schedule and unlimited mileage.

As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means “endless plains” in Kiswahili. This 6,900 sq mile (18,000 sq km) park is inhabited by more than 2 million large animals including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares also inhabit the area, along with nearly 500 species of birds.
In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a game drive en-route to the campsite.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at a public campsite or private tented camp/lodge.

Our Choices of Accommodation Includes;

Mid Range:  Ang’ata Camp Ngorongoro

Luxury: Lion’s Paw Lodge

High-End: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Today begins with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti—an ideal time to spot wildlife when animals are most active. As the sun rises over the savannah, you’ll witness one of the most breathtaking scenes Africa has to offer. After your sunrise safari, return to camp for a hearty brunch.

In the afternoon, you’ll depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, often referred to as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. This massive volcanic crater features 2,000-foot-high walls and a 102-square-mile floor, creating a natural sanctuary for an astonishing variety of wildlife. Known as a modern-day Noah’s Ark, the crater is home to almost every species native to East Africa—including the critically endangered black rhino.

Ngorongoro also holds the highest concentration of wildlife on the planet, and its bull elephants are famous for their exceptionally large tusks, a result of the mineral-rich volcanic soil and nutritious grasses.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at a lodge or campsite on the crater rim, preparing you for a thrilling descent the next day.

Morning Game Drive in Ngorongoro & Return to Arusha

The day begins early with a descent into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in one of the most unique and wildlife-rich environments on Earth. The crater floor is home to a dense concentration of animals, offering a high chance of spotting the Big Five, along with countless other species in their natural habitat.

Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch near the scenic Hippo Pool, where you can relax and take in the beauty of your surroundings. After lunch, there will be time for a short final game drive before ascending the crater walls and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

We expect to arrive in Arusha around 5:00 PM, though the schedule can be adjusted to accommodate flight times or other travel needs.