Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari with Serena Lodges: 8 Days
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About This Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari
This 8-day luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari takes you through East Africa’s most famous wildlife areas, staying at Serena hotels and lodges throughout. Begin in Nairobi, explore the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya, then cross into Tanzania for Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Quick Answer
This luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari is an 8-day, 7-night road safari with The Out Of Africa Experience. It starts in Nairobi and ends in Arusha, with 1 night in Nairobi, 2 nights in the Maasai Mara, 1 night in Amboseli, 1 night in Arusha, 1 night at Lake Manyara and 1 night at the Ngorongoro Crater, all at Serena properties. Park fees, conservation fees and the Ngorongoro Crater service fee are included.
You travel in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent game viewing and photography, guided by a professional English-speaking driver-guide. You cross from Kenya into Tanzania by road at the Namanga border, where our Tanzanian crew takes over for the second half of your safari.
This luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari suits travellers who want the big cats of the Mara, the elephants and Kilimanjaro views of Amboseli and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in one trip, with the comfort of Serena lodges every night.
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Start / End
Nairobi / Arusha
Countries
Kenya · Tanzania
Lodges
Serena throughout
Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari Highlights
🦁 Game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
🐘 Elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
🌳 Lake Manyara National Park at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment
🦏 A full day of game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater
🏨 Serena hotels and lodges every night
🌍 Two countries in one trip, crossing at the Namanga border
Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari Itinerary: Day by Day
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Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
🛏 Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
On arrival at the airport, our representative meets you and, after a brief pre-safari briefing, transfers you to the Nairobi Serena Hotel for the night.
Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
🛏 Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
After breakfast, your luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari heads for the Maasai Mara, driving through the Great Rift Valley and across the plains of the African savannah. Arrive in time for lunch, with the early afternoon at leisure, then enjoy a late-afternoon game drive.
Day 3: Full Day in the Maasai Mara
🛏 Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
Spend the day exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Choose a half-day or full-day game drive, or separate morning and afternoon drives, to look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and the Mara’s abundant plains game.
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Amboseli National Park
🛏 Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
After an early breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, with a picnic lunch on the way. Arrive in the afternoon, relax, then head out on a late-afternoon game drive among Amboseli’s elephant herds, with snow-capped Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.
Day 5: Amboseli – Namanga Border – Arusha, Tanzania
🛏 Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel / Mountain Village (Bed & Breakfast)
After breakfast, game drive out of Amboseli to the Namanga border. Once you’ve cleared border formalities, our Tanzanian crew meets you and your luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari continues into Tanzania, with a packed lunch on the way. Arrive in Arusha in the early evening to relax.
Day 6: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
🛏 Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, with a packed lunch on the way. The early afternoon is at leisure, followed by an evening game drive until dusk.
Day 7: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
🛏 Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
After breakfast, drive up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving for lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure, taking in the views from the crater rim.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Departure
Your luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari ends with a full day of game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, with a picnic lunch. Afterwards, drive to Arusha for your flight home.
End of safari.
What’s Included
✓ Accommodation at Serena hotels and lodges
✓ Meals as per the meal plan at each hotel and lodge
✓ All park fees, conservation fees and the Ngorongoro Crater service fee
✓ Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography
✓ Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✓ Picnic lunch from the Maasai Mara to Amboseli
✓ 1 litre of bottled water per person per day on safari
✓ Airport transfers
Not Included
✗ Visas
✗ Items of a personal nature
✗ Drinks, and meals not listed in the itinerary
✗ Maasai village visits
✗ Balloon safaris
✗ Tips and gratuities
Meal plans: Bed & Breakfast includes accommodation and breakfast. Full Board includes accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Easter and festive season supplements apply; contact us for details.
Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari: Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this luxury Kenya and Tanzania safari?
8 days and 7 nights: 4 nights in Kenya (Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Amboseli) and 3 nights in Tanzania (Arusha, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater).
Where do you stay?
At Serena hotels and lodges throughout: Nairobi Serena Hotel, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Arusha Serena Hotel, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge and Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
How do you cross from Kenya into Tanzania?
By road at the Namanga border between Amboseli and Arusha. After border formalities, our Tanzanian crew meets you and continues the safari. Visas are not included, so arrange your Tanzania entry in advance.
Are park fees and the Ngorongoro Crater fee included?
Yes. All national park fees, conservation fees and the Ngorongoro Crater service fee are included in the package.
Are there extra costs at Easter or Christmas?
Yes. Easter and festive season supplements apply. Contact our team for the exact rates for your dates.
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Book Your Luxury Kenya and Tanzania Safari
Contact our Nairobi team or use the Plan My Trip form. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, group size and budget.
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