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Kenya & Tanzania · Safari Tour

7 Days Combined Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Three nights in the Masai Mara, two nights in the Serengeti and a night near the Ngorongoro Crater: one journey across the border through East Africa’s greatest wildlife areas, from Nairobi to Arusha.

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Start / EndNairobi / Arusha
Tour typeSafari tour
Vehicle4x4 safari jeep
DestinationsMasai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
KATO member AS/771
80+ Tripadvisor reviews
TRA licensed
10 years experience

Tour Overview

This safari crosses the border between Kenya and Tanzania to combine the two halves of the same great ecosystem. You start with three nights in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, giving you two full days for big cats and, from July to October, the Great Migration river crossings.

You then cross into Tanzania for two nights in Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains and granite kopjes, and finish with a night in Karatu and a game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to lions, elephants, buffalo and black rhino, before ending the safari in Arusha.

Tour Highlights

  • Kenya and Tanzania in one safari
  • Two full days in the Masai Mara
  • A full day of game drives in the Serengeti
  • Game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • The Great Migration (depending on the season)
  • One-way route: start in Nairobi, end in Arusha

Route Map

KENYATANZANIAKilimanjaroNairobiNarokMasai MaraIsebania borderSerengetiNgorongoroKaratuArusha
  1. NairobiPick-up from your hotel or the airport
  2. Masai Mara National Reserve3 nights · game drives
  3. Isebania borderCross into Tanzania
  4. Serengeti National Park2 nights · game drives
  5. Ngorongoro Crater1 night in Karatu · crater game drive
  6. ArushaDrop-off on day 7

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Nairobi to the Masai Mara

Your driver-guide picks you up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning. Drive down into the Great Rift Valley, with a stop at the viewpoint, and on through Narok to the Masai Mara (about 5–6 hours), arriving in time for lunch at your camp. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in the reserve.

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  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day2

Full Day in the Masai Mara

A full day exploring the reserve, with a picnic lunch in the bush so you can follow the wildlife wherever it moves. From July to October your guide heads towards the Mara River in the hope of seeing a migration crossing. In the evening you can add an optional visit to a Maasai village.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day3

Another Day in the Masai Mara

Spend another day exploring a different part of the reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives and lunch back at camp in between. At dawn you can add an optional hot-air balloon flight over the plains, followed by breakfast in the bush.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day4

Masai Mara to the Serengeti

After breakfast, check out and drive to the Isebania border with Tanzania. After the border formalities, you switch to a Tanzanian safari vehicle and driver-guide and continue via Tarime into Serengeti National Park, game driving on the way to your camp in the central Serengeti. This is a long travel day of about 7–8 hours, with a packed lunch on the way.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day5

Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day exploring the Serengeti’s plains, river valleys and granite kopjes, with a picnic lunch in the bush so you can follow the wildlife wherever it moves. Look for lions resting on the rocks, cheetahs on the open grass, leopards in the trees along the Seronera River, and elephants and giraffes. Depending on the season, your guide may head towards the Great Migration herds. At dawn you can add an optional hot-air balloon flight.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Start with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, then return to camp for breakfast. Game drive on the way out of the park and drive up into the Ngorongoro highlands, with an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important sites for early human fossils. Arrive at your lodge in Karatu in the afternoon.

  • Overnight: [Lodge / tented camp name]
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day7

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, looking for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and black rhino, with a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. In the afternoon, climb out of the crater and drive to Arusha (about 3–4 hours). Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

  • End of safari
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Where you'll stay

Lodges & Camps

Masai Mara
Budget · 3 nights

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Serengeti
Budget · 2 nights

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Masai Mara
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Serengeti
Mid-Range · 2 nights

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Masai Mara
Luxury · 3 nights

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Serengeti
Luxury · 2 nights

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Masai Mara
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Serengeti
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Masai Mara
Ultra Luxury · 3 nights

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Serengeti
Ultra Luxury · 2 nights

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Karatu
Budget · 1 night

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Karatu
Mid-Range · 1 night

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Karatu
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Karatu
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Karatu
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What's Included

Included

  • Safari vehicles with pop-up roof in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guides
  • 6 nights accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water on game drives
  • Pick-up in Nairobi and drop-off in Arusha

Not included

  • International flights
  • Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks and personal items
  • Optional activities (hot-air balloon, Maasai village visit, Olduvai Gorge entry)
Rates

Prices per Person Sharing

Low season[DATES, e.g. April – June]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW][LOW]
Mid season[DATES, e.g. January – March, November]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][MID][MID][MID][MID][MID]
High season[DATES, e.g. July – October, December]
Package tier2 guestsper person3 guestsper person4 guestsper person5 guestsper person6 guestsper person
Budget[Budget lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Mid-Range[Mid-range lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury[Luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Luxury Upgrade[Luxury upgrade lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]
Ultra Luxury[Ultra-luxury lodge names][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH][HIGH]

Prices are per person, sharing a room, in US$. Contact us for single rooms, children's rates and private group quotes.

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lukasbA4269AC
lukasbA4269AC
09:56 23 Sep 26
The safari with Daydream Safaris was truly perfect! From the planning and the choice of accommodations to the drives between the national parks, it was wonderful in every way.
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
devaanss
devaanss
04:43 23 Sep 26
We had an amazing 10-day safari with Day Dream Safari. Our guide, Jackson, was incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and always determined to find the best wildlife sightings while making sure we had a great time throughout the trip.

The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
266majida
266majida
11:30 19 Sep 26
Three parks, one unforgettable journey. At Amboseli, herds of elephants strolled across the dust with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, a scene so perfect I kept thinking someone had painted it. At Lake Nakuru, the shoreline blushed pink with flamingos, and we spotted rhinos grazing nearby. Then came the Masai Mara, where the plains seemed to go on forever and every drive felt like a nature documentary, with lions on the hunt, cheetahs on the prowl.

But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.

Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.

From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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