Luxury 6-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari
$3,440 / personPrivate · lowest rate, US$, subject to availability
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Kenya · Tanzania
6-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Fly-in Safari
East Africa's great wildlife corridor from the Maasai Mara to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, moved between by air.
Duration6 days5 nights
From$7,493per person, US$, lowest date and party-size rate. Estimate, subject to availability
Trip overview
A private safari that follows East Africa’s great wildlife corridor from Nairobi through the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, combining refined tented camps, expert game viewing and air transfers for a seamless journey through two iconic safari countries.
The journey begins in the Maasai Mara, continues by air into the Serengeti and concludes at Ngorongoro Crater, built for privacy, comfort and efficient movement between destinations, with open-sided 4×4 game drives throughout.
Departures run on any day subject to availability. The trip is not available to solo travellers and accepts children from age sixteen.
CountriesKenya, TanzaniaMaasai Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Duration6 days5 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsNairobiEnds Arusha
From$7,493Per person in US dollars, from $7,493 up to $9,066 depending on travel dates and party size. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Map route
The route, stop by stop
1
Nairobi
Day 1 · Departs Nairobi
2
Maasai Mara
Days 1 to 3 · 2 nights
3
Serengeti
Days 3 to 5 · 2 nights
4
Ngorongoro
Day 5 · 1 night
5
Arusha
Day 6 · Ends here
What you are likely to see
Elephant
Lion
Buffalo
Zebra
Giraffe
Wildebeest
Hippo
Cheetah
Rhino
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Gallery
The ground this safari covers
Day by day
6 days, in order
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Ask us for the expected driving time on any day.
01
Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
The safari begins in Nairobi and heads west, over the edge of the Great Rift Valley and across its floor, to the Maasai Mara. The first of the trip's luxury tented camps, Ilkeliani Camp, sits just outside the reserve, where canvas walls are all that separate the evening from the sounds of the plains.
The Mara sets the stage for private wildlife viewing in one of East Africa's most celebrated landscapes, and the first drive out onto it follows soon after arrival.
First safari experienceAll meals
Day 12 photos
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
3 photos
Ilkeliani Camp
Talek River, just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve Tented camp · 3 photos
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Ilkeliani Camp sits on the banks of the Talek River, just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with a private footbridge across the river giving direct access into the reserve. Safari vehicles wait on the reserve side, so game drives begin almost as soon as you cross, usually at dawn and in the late afternoon […]
02
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day in the Maasai Mara
A whole day on the open grassland of the Mara, with morning and afternoon game drives working the plains and the lines of trees along the rivers, where the reserve's prides and its resident herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo are usually found.
Before the return to camp for dinner, sundowners are taken out on the savannah, a cold drink in hand as the sun drops behind the escarpment.
Guided game drivesAll meals
Day 22 photos
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2
3 photos
Ilkeliani Camp
Talek River, just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve Tented camp · 3 photos
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Ilkeliani Camp sits on the banks of the Talek River, just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with a private footbridge across the river giving direct access into the reserve. Safari vehicles wait on the reserve side, so game drives begin almost as soon as you cross, usually at dawn and in the late afternoon […]
03
Maasai Mara to the Serengeti
Maasai Mara to the Serengeti
A short bush flight lifts off from the Mara airstrip and crosses into Tanzania, and from the air it is obvious that the border means nothing to the land: the same savannah runs on south, the Mara simply becoming the Serengeti.
Touchdown is in the Serengeti, and the rest of the day is free to settle into Ole Serai Luxury Camp at Turner Springs, ahead of the game drives to come.
Air transferAll meals
Day 32 photos
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
10 photos
Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Moru Kopjes, central Serengeti Tented camp · 10 photos
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Ole Serai Luxury Camp at Moru Kopjes is a tented camp in the central Serengeti, close to the Seronera River and near the striking granite outcrops of Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi. The central Serengeti offers excellent year round game viewing, with resident lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the camp’s position makes early morning drives […]
04
Central Serengeti National Park
Serengeti safari
The game drives work fresh ground across the Serengeti's endless plains, following whatever the guide finds that morning: a pride on a kill, a cheetah scanning the grass from a termite mound, or herds of wildebeest and zebra grazing the open country.
The pace stays unhurried, and the vehicle is free to wait with a sighting rather than move on, which is often when the best moments happen.
Guided game drivesAll meals
Day 42 photos
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2
10 photos
Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Moru Kopjes, central Serengeti Tented camp · 10 photos
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Ole Serai Luxury Camp at Moru Kopjes is a tented camp in the central Serengeti, close to the Seronera River and near the striking granite outcrops of Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi. The central Serengeti offers excellent year round game viewing, with resident lions, leopards and cheetahs, and the camp’s position makes early morning drives […]
05
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Out of the Serengeti and up onto the Ngorongoro highlands, the road reaches Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp, set directly on the crater rim, more than 2,000 metres up and often wrapped in cloud forest.
The afternoon is free for the cool highland air and the view down into the caldera, one of the largest unbroken volcanic calderas on earth, with the animals on its floor just visible far below. Dinner follows at camp.
Crater-rim arrivalAll meals
Day 52 photos
Accommodation
One night
10 photos
Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
Eastern rim of Ngorongoro Crater Tented camp · 10 photos
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Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, part of Karibu Camps and Lodges, is set on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, about ten minutes’ drive from the descent road. This position means guests are often among the first vehicles down onto the crater floor in the morning. The camp has a traditional safari character, with canvas […]
06
Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro to Arusha
The safari ends with the onward transfer from the highlands to Arusha, a drive down through farmland and coffee country with the crater behind. The trip closes in the city. There is no accommodation included for the final night, and meals on this day are at own expense.
Onward transferMeals at own expense
The price
The price, in full
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Game drives throughout the safari
- Air transfer between safari regions
- Airport transfers to and from the airport
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Any amount above the fixed flight budget built into the rate
Rates by travel date
| Rate range | Per person |
|---|---|
| Published range | $7,493 to $9,066 |
Rates are per person in US dollars and exclude international flights. The rate includes a fixed budget for flights during the safari, and a higher actual flight cost is reflected in the final quote. Not available to solo travellers.
Before you book
Questions, answered
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies within one business day.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Will we see the Great Migration and a river crossing?
The herds usually reach the Maasai Mara around July and stay until about October, crossing the Mara River many times in that period. For the rest of the year they are in the Serengeti in Tanzania. The timing is set by the rains, so no operator can promise a crossing on a given day, but our guides follow the reports every morning and position you as well as experience allows.
Is there a luggage limit on the flights?
Light aircraft on safari routes usually allow about 15 kg per person, hand luggage included, in a soft-sided bag without wheels or a frame. We confirm the exact allowance for your flights, and anything you do not need on safari can usually be stored until you return.
Do we need a visa?
Kenya: most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel at etakenya.go.ke. Tanzania: visas are issued online through the official immigration portal, visa.immigration.go.tz, and on arrival at some entry points. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from. Tanzania can ask for one from travellers arriving from Kenya, which matters on a route that crosses between the two.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
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Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies within one business day with an itemised price.
- Free, and no obligation
- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
6-Day Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Fly-in Safari
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$7,493
Per person in US dollars, from $7,493 up to $9,066 depending on travel dates and party size. Subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
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