8-Day Big 5 Safari & Ngorongoro Adventure – A Milestone Celebration in Kenya & Tanzania
This 8-day Kenya & Tanzania safari tour is designed for travelers celebrating life’s milestones—honeymoons, anniversaries, retirements, or a long-awaited bucket-list adventure. From the golden savannahs of Masai Mara to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll witness nature in its most magnificent and unspoiled form.
Every day is curated to create unforgettable moments: spotting lions, cheetahs, and elephants on game drives, learning the stories of the land, and sharing sunsets that feel suspended in time. This journey combines Big 5 safari experiences, cultural insights, and the comfort of luxury lodges for travelers seeking both adventure and refinement.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Big 5 safari in Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park
Exclusive wildlife viewing in Ngorongoro Crater, including black rhinos
Scenic drives and game spotting along the Kenya-Tanzania border
Opportunity to visit Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humanity
Luxury accommodations in boutique tented camps and lodges
Sunrise and sundowner game drives with expert safari guides
Flexible schedule with unlimited game drive mileage in Serengeti
Perfect safari for couples, seniors, families, and milestone travelers
Tour Map
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Suitable for all ages
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning departure from Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s last undisturbed wildlife havens.
The Mara is part of the northern Serengeti ecosystem, famous for its wildebeest migration, abundant zebras, and predators roaming freely.
Arrive in time for lunch, followed by your first afternoon game drive, watching elephants, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs in their natural habitat.
Dinner and overnight at Amani Mara Camp, a luxury tented camp offering immersive wilderness comfort.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer to Masai Mara (approx. 5–6 hours)
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Two full days of immersive game drives, focusing on the Mara’s Big 5 wildlife.
Your experienced guide tracks lions, leopards, and cheetahs, while zebras and wildebeest roam the plains in abundance.
Bird enthusiasts will delight in the nearly 500 species recorded here, from eagles to sunbirds.
Evenings are spent back at the camp, enjoying fireside dinners under the stars.
Each day is designed to feel personal, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 3
Full Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Two full days of immersive game drives, focusing on the Mara’s Big 5 wildlife.
Your experienced guide tracks lions, leopards, and cheetahs, while zebras and wildebeest roam the plains in abundance.
Bird enthusiasts will delight in the nearly 500 species recorded here, from eagles to sunbirds.
Evenings are spent back at the camp, enjoying fireside dinners under the stars.
Each day is designed to feel personal, unhurried, and deeply connected to the land.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Amani Mara Camp
Day 4
Masai Mara to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
Begin the morning with a game drive as you leave Masai Mara, then cross into Tanzania toward Serengeti National Park.
Along the way, visit Olduvai Gorge, the legendary archaeological site where the first humans were discovered.
Explore the small museum and enjoy a brief lecture on the geology and anthropology of the region.
Arrive in Serengeti for dinner and overnight at Meliá Serengeti Lodge, a luxury lodge nestled in the heart of Central Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer (approx. 6–8 hours including border crossing)
Day 5
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Two full days in the Serengeti, where the plains stretch endlessly and wildlife thrives in massive numbers.
Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the ever-present wildebeest.
Optional activities include early-morning game drives or relaxed mid,day breaks at the lodge.
Flexible schedules and unlimited game drive mileage ensure you witness the park’s extraordinary biodiversity, from predators on the hunt to colorful birdlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Day 6
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Two full days in the Serengeti, where the plains stretch endlessly and wildlife thrives in massive numbers. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the ever-present wildebeest.
Optional activities include early-morning game drives or relaxed mid,day breaks at the lodge.
Flexible schedules and unlimited game drive mileage ensure you witness the park’s extraordinary biodiversity, from predators on the hunt to colorful birdlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake early for a sunrise game drive, then travel to Ngorongoro Crater, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World.
Descend into the crater to witness its incredible biodiversity,black rhinos, elephants with enormous tusks, lions, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and flamingos at soda lakes.
Savor sundowners on the crater rim before settling into Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp, a luxury tented camp with breathtaking views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Road transfer (approx. 4–5 hours)
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Early morning descent into the crater floor for a final game drive.
Picnic lunch near Hippo Lake and a short game drive en-route back to the crater rim. Exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Arusha, arriving mid,afternoon for onward flights.
Reflect on your unforgettable safari experience, a journey that blends Big 5 wildlife encounters with luxury and comfort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Road transfer to Arusha (approx. 5–6 hours)
Accommodation
No accommodation (End of tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
| Month/Season | Solo - 1 Room | 2 People - 1 Room |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $5980 |