Ultimate 7-day Kenya-Tanzania safari itinerary
A 7-day Kenya-Tanzania safari is the perfect way to experience East Africa’s breathtaking landscapes and legendary wildlife.
This itinerary takes you through Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and Kilimanjaro views, to Serengeti National Park, home of the Great Migration, and finally, the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife paradise.
Whether you’re a budget traveler or looking for a luxury safari, this one-week itinerary provides the best game drives, cultural experiences, and stunning scenery.
Why Choose a 7-Day Kenya-Tanzania Safari?
A week-long Kenya-Tanzania safari is ideal because:
✔ You’ll visit world-famous parks – Amboseli, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
✔ Chance to see the Big Five & Great Migration
✔ Experience diverse landscapes – Open plains, craters, and Kilimanjaro
✔ Options for all budgets – Budget lodges to luxury safari camps
Day-by-Day 7-Day Kenya-Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Distance: 4-5 hours by road
Main Attractions:
✔ Game drive in Amboseli National Park
✔ Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro
✔ Large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras
Itinerary Details:
- Morning: Depart from Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National Park.
- Afternoon: Check in at your lodge, followed by a game drive.
- Evening: Sunset over Kilimanjaro, dinner at camp/lodge.
Overnight at your safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive at the national park.
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized by the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snowcapped peaks.
Today shall be spent exploring Amboseli National park on unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight shall be at your safari lodge/ tented camp.
Meal plan. Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 5-6 hours (border crossing at Namanga)
Main Attractions:
✔ Border crossing from Kenya to Tanzania
✔ Game drive in Lake Manyara – tree-climbing lions, flamingos
Itinerary Details:
- Morning: Game drive in Amboseli before heading to Namanga border.
- Afternoon: Arrive at Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive.
- Evening: Check into your lodge near Manyara.
Where to Stay:
Overnight at your Lake Manyara safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: 4-5 hours from Lake Manyara
Main Attractions:
✔ Great Migration (seasonal)
✔ Big Cats (Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs)
✔ Endless Serengeti plains
Itinerary Details:
- Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park, afternoon game drive.
- Day 5: Full-day game drives in Central & Northern Serengeti.
- Optional: Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti at sunrise.
Where to Stay:
Overnight at your Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Depart Serengeti with picnic lunches and game viewing drives en-route
Descend (600M) into the floor of the Ngorongoro crater
It shall be almost a full day of awesome game viewing drives with picnic lunch break at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site
Game volume and concentration is left to your imagination
Later ascend to the crater rim for magnificent sunset views
After breakfast –depart for Arusha
After arrival in Arusha , you choose to do the following:
- To be dropped off at your Arusha hotel.
- To be dropped off at the Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport
- To return to Nairobi in Kenya.
Best Time to Visit
| Season | Months | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Season | June – October | Best wildlife viewing |
| Calving Season | January – March | Baby animals, predator action |
| Green Season | April – May | Lush landscapes, fewer crowds |
Tour Price Includes
- Nairobi Border Transfers
- Transport in a customized 4×4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep in Kenya
- Safari in a customized pop up top 4×4 land cruiser jeep in Tanzania.
- Services of an experienced English/Other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Accommodation in Luxury, Comfort, and Economy lodges/ tented camps.
- Park entry and conservation fees.
- Game viewing drives.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- The flying doctors emergency medical evacuation/ rescue insurance cover.
- Pick up and drop off at respective hotel, residence.
