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8-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park

Scenic bush flights connect Kenya and Tanzania before a luxury lodge stay on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

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Duration
8 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
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Guide price
From US$8,110
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Experience the very best of East Africa on this unforgettable 8-day luxury safari featuring Kenya's iconic Masai Mara, Tanzania's legendary Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With hand-selected luxury lodges, expert guides, and scenic bush flights between parks, you'll spend less time traveling and more time immersed in Africa's most spectacular wildlife and landscapes.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Cannot be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 6 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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The complete itinerary.

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01Days 1–2

Days 1–2

Into the Wild - Journey to the Legendary Wildlife of the Masai Mara

Upon arriving at Nairobi's international airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by your host or professional safari guide before setting out on a scenic drive to the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your luxury safari lodge in time for lunch before embarking on your first exciting game drive through one of Africa's richest wildlife destinations, where endless golden plains are home to the Big Five and an incredible diversity of animals. Spend the next two days exploring the Mara on expertly guided game drives as you search for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and countless other species. Every drive is a new adventure, offering breathtaking scenery, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and the opportunity to experience why the Masai Mara has earned its reputation as one of the finest safari destinations in the world.
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
03Days 3–5

Days 3–5

Flight to the Iconic Savannahs of the Serengeti

Your adventure continues with two short scenic bush flights that seamlessly connect Kenya and Tanzania, providing spectacular aerial views while maximizing your time in the wilderness. Arrive in the legendary Serengeti National Park in time for lunch at your luxury safari lodge, where you'll have a chance to relax before beginning your exploration of one of the world's most celebrated wildlife ecosystems. Over the next three days, venture across the Serengeti's seemingly endless plains in search of extraordinary wildlife, from powerful predators stalking their prey to massive herds roaming the savannah. With exceptional game viewing, breathtaking sunsets, and luxurious accommodations each evening, the Serengeti delivers the quintessential African safari experience.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
06Days 6–7

Days 6–7

Stunning Views and Exploration of the Ngrorongoro Crater

Journey south through the Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll descend nearly 2,000 feet into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Enjoy a memorable picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by an astonishing concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino, all thriving within this remarkable natural sanctuary. After your crater safari, ascend to your luxury lodge perched along the crater rim, where sweeping panoramic views create one of Africa's most spectacular settings. Continue exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site before enjoying a relaxing evening surrounded by cool mountain air and unforgettable vistas overlooking the crater below.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
08Day 8

Day 8

Farewell to the Wild

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and enjoy a scenic drive through the rolling countryside of northern Tanzania toward Arusha, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments from your journey. Arrive around midday for your transfer to either your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing an extraordinary East African safari through three of the continent's most iconic destinations to a memorable close.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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From

US$8,110

per person

Guide price

US$12,374 per person

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Journey pace

3 stays

7 nights across 8 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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28 Aug 2026

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