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Detailed 7-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Day-by-Day Itinerary
7 days, 4 parks and reserves — every day private, with your own guide and 4×4.
Private 7-day safari · Masai Mara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire
This 7-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari brings together dramatic Mara River crossings from both Kenyan and Tanzanian perspectives, Big Five tracking, full day in Northern Serengeti (Kogatende), Seronera big cats, Ngorongoro caldera descent, and Tarangire elephant savannas.
Every day is private — your own safari guide and 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. The route starts in Nairobi and crosses from Kenya into Tanzania, and you choose budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation.
Includes game drives, park fees, accommodation, transport and professional guiding. Per person, no booking fees.
All prices are per person and do not include international flights. Final rates may vary based on travel dates, seasonal park fee adjustments, and lodge availability.
| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $2,620 | $1,810 | $1,680 | $1,560 | $1,500 | $1,430 | $1,370 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $3,860 | $2,660 | $2,470 | $2,290 | $2,210 | $2,100 | $2,020 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $7,140 | $4,920 | $4,580 | $4,230 | $4,080 | $3,890 | $3,740 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Group size | 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons | 7 Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prices From 2026 | $11,570 | $7,980 | $7,420 | $6,860 | $6,620 | $6,300 | $6,060 |
| Rooms | 1 Room | 1 Room | 2 Rooms | 2 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 3 Rooms | 4 Rooms |
Children are welcome on safari. Discounts apply for children aged 3–11 years when sharing with adults. Children aged 12 years and above are charged as adults. Please contact us for exact child rates based on accommodation and room configuration.
Not sure which option suits you best? Contact us and we’ll help you choose the perfect safari based on your budget and travel style.
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The Days
7 days, 4 parks and reserves — every day private, with your own guide and 4×4.
Start of Tour
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01°29′S 35°08′E
Day 1
Your 7-day East African wildlife adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. Enjoy a scenic 5-to-6-hour drive descending the breathtaking Great Rift Valley escarpment, pausing at panoramic viewpoints for photos before continuing past Narok into the iconic savannas of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Arrive in time for lunch at your safari camp. In the mid-afternoon, embark on your first game drive across the Mara’s rolling grasslands.
Track resident lion prides, cheetahs resting on termite mounds, towering giraffes, elephants, zebras, and impalas. Return to camp at sunset for sundowners and dinner around the campfire.
Highlights: Big cats, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, gazelles, raptors
Meals & Drinks
Drive
5 to 6 hrs
Route
250 km
Meals
L · D
Night
Masai Mara National Reserve
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01°29′S 35°08′E
Day 2
Spend an entire day immersed in the legendary Masai Mara, home to Africa’s densest concentration of apex predators. Start with a dawn game drive when nocturnal predators are actively hunting in the cool morning air (optional sunrise hot air balloon flight with champagne bush breakfast available).
Journey down to the Kenyan banks of the Mara River, observing hundreds of basking Nile crocodiles and submerged hippo pods. During the migration season (July–October), scan the riverbanks for gathering herds of wildebeests preparing for death-defying crossings.
Enjoy a picnic lunch under an acacia tree in the wild. Continue your afternoon safari tracking leopards in riverine thickets and black rhinos on open plains before returning to camp at dusk for dinner.
Highlights: Mara River crossings, Nile crocodiles, lion ambushes, cheetah sprints, elephants
Meals & Drinks
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Masai Mara National Reserve
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01°35′S 34°53′E
Day 3
Today you cross from Kenya into Tanzania, heading straight into the heart of the Mara River crossing territory in Northern Serengeti (Kogatende). For the overland journey, depart early after breakfast and drive west to the Isebania border.
Complete dual-country customs and immigration formalities (approx. 1 to 1.5 hours), switch from your Kenyan 4×4 to your Tanzanian Land Cruiser, and enter Northern Serengeti. [Flight Upgrade Option]: Skip the 7-to-9-hour overland journey by boarding a morning scheduled flight from Masai Mara to Migori, transferring across the border by road (30 min) to Tarime Airstrip, and flying directly into Kogatende Airstrip (KOG) in Northern Serengeti by midday. Embark on an afternoon game drive along the Tanzanian bends of the Mara River before checking into your migration tented camp for dinner under the stars.
Highlights: Moving migration columns, riverbank herds, lions on granite kopjes
Flight upgrade: Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours total transit (Mara ➔ Migori ➔ Border ➔ Tarime ➔ Kogatende KOG)
Meals & Drinks
Drive
7 to 9 hrs
Route
Serengeti
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende
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01°35′S 34°53′E
Day 4
Dedicate an entire day to tracking the greatest wildlife show on earth along the Tanzanian banks of the Mara River in Kogatende. Position your 4×4 near prime crossing points where hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras hesitate on steep rocky slopes before plunging into torrential waters fraught with giant Nile crocodiles.
Witness apex predators (lions, leopards, hyenas) staking out ambush positions along the shoreline thickets. Explore the Lamai Wedge and Wogakuria kopjes where resident prides of lions sun themselves on granite boulders.
Enjoy a secluded bush picnic lunch surrounded by wild nature. Return to your migration camp at sunset for dinner and storytelling around the campfire.
Highlights: Spectacular river crossings, giant Nile crocodiles, big cat hunts, immense herds
Meals & Drinks
Drive
Full day in park
Route
Game drives
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Northern Serengeti / Kogatende
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02°20′S 34°50′E
Day 5
Depart Northern Serengeti after breakfast and journey south into Central Serengeti (Seronera River Valley). This transition takes you from rugged riverine woodlands into the boundless golden grasslands that make Serengeti famous.
As you approach Seronera, track resident prides of lions resting atop towering granite kopjes, cheetahs scanning open plains, and leopards lounging in yellow fever trees. Explore the winding Seronera River circuit, observing pods of hippos and basking crocodiles.
Arrive at your central wilderness camp or lodge in the late afternoon for sundowners, dinner, and a peaceful evening under the starlit sky.
Highlights: Central resident lion prides, leopards, cheetah sprints, hippo pools, gazelles
Meals & Drinks
Drive
4 to 5 hrs
Route
130 km
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Central Serengeti / Seronera
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03°10′S 35°35′E
Day 6
Enjoy an early morning breakfast before driving south toward Naabi Hill Gate, entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters (2,000 feet) down forested caldera walls onto the floor of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
This unbroken natural amphitheater shelters over 25,000 large wild mammals in a compact ecosystem. Spend an exhilarating 4-to-5-hour morning touring open savannas, fever-tree forests, and Lake Magadi lined with thousands of pink flamingos.
Track the critically endangered black rhino alongside giant bull elephants, lion prides, and hyenas. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch beside the hippo pool at Ngoitoktok Springs before ascending the crater walls in the mid-afternoon for a 1-hour drive into the Karatu Highlands for dinner and rest.
Highlights: Endangered black rhino, dense lion prides, hippos, flamingos, golden jackals
Meals & Drinks
Drive
3 hrs
Route
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
B · L · D
Night
Karatu Highlands
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03°50′S 36°00′E
Day 7
After breakfast in Karatu, descend the Great Rift Valley escarpment into Tarangire National Park for a final morning safari. Renowned as the ‘Sanctuary of Elephants,’ Tarangire features dramatic baobab groves and a permanent river valley acting as a vital dry-season wildlife magnet.
Track massive elephant families feeding along the riverbeds alongside giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and warthogs. Savor a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river valley before beginning the final 2-hour drive on smooth paved tarmac roads back to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon for hotel drop-off or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight onward, concluding an epic 7-day dual-country safari.
Highlights: Gigantic baobabs, large elephant herds, lions, leopards, migratory birdlife
Meals & Drinks
Drive
1.5 hrs
Route
Tarangire
Meals
B · L
Night
End of tour — Arusha Hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Camps
This itinerary is available with budget, mid-range and luxury accommodation. The camps and lodges for your chosen tier are listed below.
Typical choices — Budget: Miti Mingi Camp Masai Mara, Lobo Public Campsite North, Nyani Campsite Serengeti, Kizumba Campsite Karatu · Mid-range: Mara Sopa Lodge, Kogatende Tented Camp, Serengeti Heritage Camp, Farm of Dreams Lodge · Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Sayari Camp Northern Serengeti, Four Seasons Serengeti, Neptune Ngorongoro.
Not included in the standard price — arranged on request.
Fly Mara to Migori, cross the Isebania/Tarime border by road with a guide, then fly on into the Serengeti — saving most of a day of rough driving.
A sunrise balloon flight over the Serengeti plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast before you rejoin your guide.
Visit a traditional Maasai community to learn about local culture, traditions and daily life.
Fly from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar and add a beach stay. Mid-range USD 700–1,200 pp; luxury USD 1,500+ pp.
4 destinations, one private route.
Kenya’s best-known reserve: rolling grassland with some of Africa’s highest lion and cheetah densities, and the Mara River crossings from July to October.
Endless plains, granite kopjes and the Great Migration — a year-round cycle of more than 1.5 million wildebeest, with Seronera as the predator capital.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: the world’s largest intact caldera, with lions, elephants, hippos and one of East Africa’s most reliable chances of seeing black rhino.
Ancient baobabs and some of the largest elephant herds on Earth, gathering along the Tarangire River in the dry season.
Each year more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. From July to October the herds reach the Mara River — the most dramatic hour in the bush.
River crossings cannot be guaranteed: herds gather on the banks, sometimes for hours or days, and cross when they choose. Travelling in season with time at the river gives you the best possible odds, with excellent wildlife viewing either way.
Timed for the Mara River — the season decides the experience.
The herds gather along the Mara River between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Northern Serengeti. Crossings can never be guaranteed, but this is the window when they happen.
The herds move to the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu to give birth. Resident wildlife stays excellent elsewhere — ask us about re-routing the northern days south.
April and May bring the long rains. Some roads become muddy and slow and a few remote camps close, but the landscapes are green and quieter.
Arrive in Nairobi the day before the safari begins, so you are rested and ready for the early Day 1 departure.
The safari finishes in Arusha, about an hour from Kilimanjaro International (JRO). Book international departures after 7:30 PM. Flights between Kilimanjaro and Nairobi take about an hour if you need to connect back to Kenya.
Below are the optional or personal expenses not included in your safari package. They are arranged in order of importance and impact on your trip.
This safari starts in Kenya and ends in Tanzania, so plan for both countries.
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)Border officials at Isebania ask for proof of yellow fever vaccination when you cross from Kenya into Tanzania.
Highly recommended. Choose cover that includes medical evacuation from remote parks.
Safari packages exclude international airfare. Book your arrival and departure around the start and end points shown in the Flights section.
Tipping is customary but always your choice. Our recommended guidelines:
Guide tips are per vehicle per day, not per person.
Drinking water is provided in the vehicle during your safari; sodas, alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees are charged separately at the lodges.
Souvenirs, snacks, toiletries, sunscreen, insect repellent and other personal items are not included. Costs depend on your own needs and shopping choices.
As a safari company rooted in local ownership, we eliminate unnecessary costs associated with intermediary sales agents, providing you with direct savings.
Crafting a safari that delivers unparalleled experiences, from exceptional wildlife viewing to luxurious lodgings and unforgettable moments. We strive to minimize your expenses, eliminating unnecessary costs.
We excel in providing personalized customer concierge services, ensuring your safari needs are taken care of from the moment you plan your trip until you board your homeward flight.
Our guides are very knowledgeable and experts in the field. They will be your moving encyclopedias for all the information that you may want while on safari.
My wife and I did a 7-day safari with Active Wonders last August, visiting both Kenya and Tanzania, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier with how it all turned out. We got super lucky with our drivers and guides — Patrick in Kenya and Six in Tanzania were awesome. They really know their stuff, driving like pros without even needing GPS, and they were amazing at spotting animals and finding the best views.
Overall, I had a great 8-day safari experience with Active Wonders Safari. Communication before and after the booking was always prompt and effective. The lodges during our trip ranged from decent to good, and the food was mostly good — sometimes even excellent.
We booked our East Africa trip through Imara Africa Safaris, and the Tanzania portion was organized by their partner, Active Wonders Safaris. It was an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, incredible wildlife, and genuine hospitality. Our guide, Amiri (goes by the name Cheena), was absolutely exceptional — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate.
This was such an amazing trip that covered the Ngorongoro crater area with all its wildlife roaming freely, the Serengeti and the migration of the wildebeest crossing over into Kenya. Wonderful varied accommodation from well equipped tents with all amenities to hotels and lodges. Zebras, lions with cubs, bathing hippos, leopards during the night safari and numerous birds. Elephants and giraffes were everywhere — all in all a fabulous tour.
Being river crossing time of year our anticipation of this safari to begin our visit to Tanzania was high and was realised. We departed Arusha and headed for Tarangire National Park. As expected the elephants were prolific and backed up with many other wildlife to keep us happy as well. We stayed at Elephant Lodge which is constructed from old shipping containers. It was terrific — nice accommodation, food and lovely staff.
If you’re looking for the ultimate safari experience, look no further than Active Wonders Safari! Our adventure in Tanzania and Kenya was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the impeccable planning and guidance from Allano himself. From the moment we arrived, Allano took care of every detail, ensuring that our safaris, travel, lodging, and meals were perfectly coordinated.
We booked direct with Active Wonders (Allano) and from the very beginning, the communication has been great and he has been very transparent as well. We booked 5-nights Luxury Safari covering all parts of Serengeti all the way to the north. Thank you so much for accommodating our group since we kept adding people — we ended up with a group of 9! During the trip we got 2 cars and 2 drivers (Amini and Mariki), and Allano also came along.
We had an amazing 10-day safari in Tanzania with our wonderful guide, Baraka. We learned so much from him about the country, its people, and the incredible wildlife. He was also a pleasure to be around! A special thanks to Active Wonders Safaris for organizing such a memorable trip. Everything was perfectly arranged.
If you’re looking for the ultimate safari experience, look no further than Active Wonders Safari! Our adventure in Tanzania and Kenya was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to the impeccable planning and guidance from Allano himself. His knowledge and passion for wildlife were evident throughout the journey.
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The price depends on your group size, accommodation tier and travel dates. The rates table above shows the per-person price for every group size; send us your dates for an exact, all-inclusive quote with no booking fees.
July, August, September and October. These are the months when the wildebeest herds are concentrated in the Masai Mara and the Northern Serengeti (Kogatende) and cross the Mara River. Camps near the river fill up early, so book well ahead.
While wildlife viewing is year-round in Masai Mara, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, the herds are in the southern plains from January to March; recommends re-routing Day 3 & 4 to Ndutu during calving season.
The upgrade runs in three short legs: a 30-minute flight from Mara to Migori, a 30-minute guided road transfer across the Isebania/Tarime border, and a 35-minute flight from Tarime into Kogatende (KOG), arriving by 12:30 PM. It turns a long day on rough roads into a morning journey; ask us for current fares.
Border health officials require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when crossing from Kenya into Tanzania.
We recommend booking international departures from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) after 7:30 PM.
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