Kenya & Tanzania
5 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Safari
Route at a glance
Best suited to budget, family, group travelers comfortable with a easy itinerary over 5 days. Final timings, accommodation and activities are confirmed for the travel dates.
Overview
5 Days Masai Mara and Serengeti Safari is a 5-day package covering Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Arusha. It follows the destinations named in the itinerary title, with exact daily routing, accommodation level and pacing confirmed during enquiry.
Where Budget Camp and Midrange Lodge options are available, the displayed website price uses the lower Budget Camp starting price. Single-price mountain packages use the listed climb price.
The reservations team can quote lodge upgrades where applicable, refine the routing and confirm the final day-by-day timing before booking.
Highlights
- ✦Maasai Mara
- ✦Serengeti
- ✦Cross-border routing
- ✦Budget camp or lodge option
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Begin in Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the local team in Nairobi, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 2
Explore Nairobi
Nairobi
Meet the local team in Nairobi, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Nairobi camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 3
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Nairobi → Maasai Mara
Move from Nairobi to Maasai Mara with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Use morning and afternoon drives to explore the Maasai Mara sector selected from current wildlife movement and road conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Maasai Mara camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 4
Maasai Mara to Serengeti
Maasai Mara → Serengeti
Move from Maasai Mara to Serengeti with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Explore the seasonally appropriate Serengeti sector on an extended game drive, choosing the day's circuit from current herd movement, water and road conditions. Final timing and the named accommodation are confirmed before booking.
Meals: B, L, D · Stay: Serengeti camp, hut or lodge named in the quotation
- 5
Final Arusha stage and onward travel
Serengeti → Arusha
Move from Serengeti to Arusha with realistic meal, rest and check-in time. Meet the local team in Arusha, check the next sector's timing and complete only the arrival or city activity listed in the quotation. The onward connection is protected with an appropriate buffer.
Meals: B, L · Stay: Departure or hotel when quoted
Included
- ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off as per itinerary
- ✓ Full-board safari accommodation based on selected option
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-top roof
- ✓ English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ Park, conservation and crater fees as per itinerary
- ✓ Cross-border transfer coordination
- ✓ Bottled drinking water during game drives
- ✓ Government taxes and levies
Not included
- ✕ International airfare
- ✕ Kenya and Tanzania entry visas
- ✕ Travel insurance
- ✕ Beverages, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks
- ✕ Tips and gratuities
- ✕ Personal expenses and optional activities
What to bring
- • Lightweight neutral-color clothing (khaki, olive, beige)
- • Warm fleece for cool early morning game drives
- • Sun hat and sunglasses with UV protection
- • High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
- • Insect repellent (DEET)
- • Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
- • Swimsuit for lodge pools
- • Binoculars (8x42 ideal for safari)
- • Camera with telephoto lens (200mm+)
- • Spare batteries, memory cards, power bank
- • Refillable water bottle
- • Anti-malarial prophylaxis (consult your doctor)
- • Yellow-fever certificate (required if arriving from yellow-fever zones)
Frequently asked questions
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