6 Days Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Serengeti Mid-Range Safari Itinerary 2025–2027
What is the best 6-day Kenya-Tanzania safari tour in 2025–2027?
The best 6-day Kenya-Tanzania safari tour includes Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Serengeti National Park. This mid-range safari offers Big Five sightings, scenic game drives, and cross-border adventure from Kenya to Tanzania. Ideal for travelers seeking authentic wildlife experiences.
Embark on a 6-day Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Serengeti mid-range safari across Kenya and Tanzania — two of Africa’s top safari destinations. This thrilling Kenya Tanzania combined safari (2025–2027) offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos and rhinos; the iconic Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration; and Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and predator action.
This East Africa mid-range safari tour includes comfortable lodge stays, expert guides, seamless border crossing, and immersive game drives. Travelers will witness diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and authentic Maasai culture. If you’re looking for a mid-range safari in Kenya and Tanzania, this itinerary blends affordability with unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re planning a 2025 family safari, a honeymoon, or a wildlife photography adventure, this package delivers unmatched value and rich biodiversity. Visit during Great Migration seasons or off-peak months for more exclusivity.
This tour connects perfectly with our Kenya safari tours and Tanzania safari packages. Learn more from SafariBookings about East African wildlife regions.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary
🦩 Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Start Your Kenya Tanzania Safari in Lake Nakuru – Flamingos, Rhinos & Scenic Lakes
Begin your 6-day Kenya Tanzania safari tour with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park. Nestled in the Great Rift Valley, this park is a sanctuary for endangered rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and flocks of flamingos. Enjoy a mid-morning game drive, followed by lunch at your mid-range lodge with views of the lake.
In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure in search of leopards, baboons, and waterbucks.
What can you see at Lake Nakuru on a Kenya safari?
You’ll spot flamingos, black and white rhinos, giraffes, and leopards in Lake Nakuru’s acacia forests and shores.
🏨 Overnight: Lake Nakuru mid-range lodge
🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🦁 Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve
Discover Big Cats and Endless Savannah in the Masai Mara
After breakfast, journey south to the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s crown jewel for Big Five sightings and Great Migration spectacles. Check in to your comfortable mid-range camp, nestled in the wild. After lunch, enjoy your first Masai Mara game drive, scanning the plains for lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras.
Insider tip: Visit between July and October to witness wildebeest crossing the Mara River.
🏨 Overnight: Masai Mara mid-range safari camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🐘 Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara – Game Drives & Maasai Culture
Experience the Masai Mara – Full Day Game Viewing & Cultural Encounters
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with early morning and afternoon game drives. Witness predator-prey interactions, herds of elephants, and graceful antelope across the golden savannah. Visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditions and way of life.
Why visit Masai Mara on a Kenya safari tour?
Masai Mara offers unmatched wildlife density, Big Five game drives, Maasai culture, and Great Migration crossings.
🏨 Overnight: Same Masai Mara safari camp
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🌍 Day 4: Masai Mara – Isebania Border – Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Cross into Tanzania & Begin Your Serengeti Safari Adventure
After an early breakfast, head towards the Isebania border for immigration clearance. Continue into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its lion prides, cheetahs, and sweeping landscapes. En route, enjoy your first Serengeti game drive before arriving at your mid-range lodge.
This Kenya-Tanzania cross-border route offers dual-country access in one trip — perfect for travelers wanting the ultimate East Africa safari.
🏨 Overnight: Serengeti mid-range safari lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🐆 Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari – Predator Paradise
H2: Explore Central Serengeti – Big Cats, Wildebeest, and Iconic Landscapes
Spend the day tracking wildlife in Central Serengeti, known for its abundance of predators and large herds. Look for lions lounging on kopjes, cheetahs sprinting across open plains, and elephants bathing in seasonal rivers. Your guide will customize game drives based on wildlife movement and your interests.
What is Serengeti famous for on a safari?
The Serengeti is world-famous for the Great Migration, vast plains, Big Cats, and year-round wildlife viewing.
🏨 Overnight: Serengeti safari lodge
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🚙 Day 6: Serengeti – Drive to Arusha / Depart via Kilimanjaro Airport
End Your Safari in Arusha – Departure & Optional Add-ons to Zanzibar
After a sunrise game drive, depart the Serengeti for Arusha, with optional transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Alternatively, extend your trip with a Zanzibar beach holiday or continue exploring Northern Tanzania parks.
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👉 Looking to extend your safari? Check out our Zanzibar beach extensions or Ngorongoro Crater safaris.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
✅ What’s Included in This 6-Day Mid-Range Safari:
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Park fees & game drives in Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, and Serengeti
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Cross-border logistics from Kenya to Tanzania
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Mid-range lodges & safari camps (5 nights)
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All meals as per itinerary
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Professional English-speaking driver-guides
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4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Bottled water on game drives
🙋♂️ FAQs
Q: Is this a good safari for 2025?
Yes! This 6-day Kenya-Tanzania safari is ideal for 2025–2027 travelers seeking authentic wildlife, comfortable mid-range stays, and the Big Five.
Q: Do I need a visa to cross from Kenya to Tanzania on safari?
Yes, you need separate visas for Kenya and Tanzania. The Isebania border offers on-arrival processing.
Q: Can I book this tour as a private or group safari?
Absolutely! We offer private and small group departures with flexible dates.
📣 Final Call-to-Action
Book your 6-Day Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara & Serengeti Safari 2025–2027 today and enjoy the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and wildlife across two of Africa’s most iconic safari countries.
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