Kenya-Tanzania Private Safari
9 Days Kenya- Tanzania Private Safari: Discover the best of East Africa's wild life and landscape.
$2100-2700 USD
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Safari summary
Get ready for an amazing 9-day overland safari through Kenya and Tanzania, two of Africa’s top places to see wild animals and beautiful nature. This trip combines exciting game drives to spot the Big Five animals, stunning landscapes, and real experiences with local cultures. You will visit some of the most famous wildlife areas like the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, explore the bird-filled Lake Nakuru, take photos of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background at Amboseli, and go down into the famous Ngorongoro Crater.
The adventure starts in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, a huge open area full of wild animals. This park is famous for the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals move across the land. You will see lions resting in the shade, fast cheetahs chasing their prey, and large herds of elephants walking across the plains. The Maasai Mara is home to many animals like giraffes, rhinos, leopards, and lots of birds, giving you plenty of chances to watch and take pictures of wildlife up close.
Next, you will travel to Lake Nakuru, which is known for its large numbers of birds, especially flamingos. These birds cover the shores of the lake with bright pink colors. Lake Nakuru National Park also has black and white rhinos, leopards, and many other animals. The landscape here changes from open grasslands to thick forests, so you get to see different kinds of scenery and wildlife.
After that, the safari takes you to Amboseli National Park in Tanzania, located near Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. Here, you will see large groups of elephants, and you can take stunning photos of them with the snowy peak of Kilimanjaro behind them. Amboseli is also home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and many birds. The views and animals here make it a special part of the trip.
Then, you will go down into the Ngorongoro Crater, which is one of the most famous natural places in Africa. This big crater was formed by a volcano and now holds many animals inside it. You will find lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos living together in this rich area. There are also hippos in the lakes and flamingos by the water. The crater is surrounded by steep walls, making it look like a giant natural bowl filled with wildlife.
During the safari, you will also meet local people like the Maasai, who have lived in these lands for hundreds of years. You will learn about their traditions, see their colorful clothing, and maybe watch some of their dances and ceremonies. These cultural experiences give you a deeper understanding of how people live with the wildlife and the land around them.
You will travel in comfortable vehicles designed for safaris, with big windows and seats perfect for spotting animals and taking photos. Your places to sleep will be a mix of tents and lodges that are cozy and close to nature. Meals will include fresh food from the area, letting you taste some local flavors while enjoying the views.
Whether this is your first safari or you’ve traveled to Africa before, this 9-day trip offers many different experiences. You will see wild animals, amazing landscapes, and meet local people who keep old traditions alive. From the wide-open plains of the Maasai Mara to the volcanic beauty of Ngorongoro, from the pink shores of Lake Nakuru to the elephant herds by Kilimanjaro, each day brings new adventures and wonderful memories. This safari shows you the real, wild heart of East Africa.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | January, February, March, June, October, November | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
Itinerary
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, passing through the Great Rift Valley, stopping for scenic photo opportunities en route. After passing through Narok, the major Maasai town, you will continue on to the Maasai Mara, Kenya's crown jewel of wildlife reserves. After lunch, you will start the first afternoon game drive, the Mara has a lot of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and seasonal migration herds. Sunset over the savannah ends the day.
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day of uninterrupted game viewing in the Maasai Mara, beginning with a sunrise drive, when predators are most active, you will spend the day tracking wildlife across different habitats, acacia forests, and riverine zones. You may choose to break for a picnic lunch in the reserve, allowing for deeper exploration near the Mara River, where crocodiles and hippos dwell and witnessing the Great Migration crossings. Optional visit to a Maasai village in the evening for cultural immersion
Miti Mingi Eco Camp
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Lake Nakuru National Park, stop en route at local towns or craft markets, then arrive by early afternoon for check-in and lunch. After lunch you will have time to enjoy a game drive in Lake Nakuru, known for its alkaline lake, acacia forests and birdlife. On this day the key moments to experience includes sightings of white and black rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, baboons, and if lucky the elusive leopard. Flamingos used to gather here in the millions
Lanet Matfam Resort
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
You will have breakfast then travelling toward Amboseli National Park, located near the Tanzanian border, pass through Nairobi for a brief stop and continue via scenic countryside. In the late afternoon you will be dropped off to your camp. If time allows you will have a short sunset game drive with early sightings of elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and perhaps a view of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting.
Nyati Safari Camp
Full Day Safari in Amboseli
You will spend the whole day in Amboseli, a compact but diverse park dominated by swamps, dusty plains, acacia forest, and panoramic views of Kilimanjaro, the morning and afternoon game drives focus on elephants, buffaloes, lions, and an array of birdlife, particularly in the marsh areas. You will likely witness the iconic scene of elephants silhouetted against snow-capped Kilimanjaro among the most photographed images in Africa.
Kimana Amboseli Tented Camp
Amboseli to Arusha (Tanzania)
After breakfast, your Kenyan driver will drive you to the Namanga border for immigration formalities and then your Tanzanian driver-guide will meet you on the other side. From here you will continue to Arusha, starting with Tanzania’s safari hub located at the foot of Mount Meru, check in at a local hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Optional city walks or visit to a local craft market available on request.
The Charity Hotel
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Early after breakfast you will depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way you will visit traditional Maasai homesteads to experience their life style and enjoy the changing landscapes, after that you will enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate and begin a game drive en route to your camp. The Serengeti is synonymous with African wildlife, massive wildebeest herds, prowling lions, and endless golden plains.
Serengeti Mid-range Camping
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
You will begin with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti and have the best time to observe predators returning from hunts and animals waking across the plains. After breakfast, it will be the time to start the drive toward Ngorongoro Crater, stopping optionally at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. During evening time you will arrive at your camp near the crater rim, where the temperature drops and the views stretch across the vast caldera.
Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
You will have an early breakfast then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. This natural Amphitheatre holds over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, zebras, elephants, and flamingos around Lake Magadi, enjoying a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, then begin the drive back to Arusha. Tour ends with drop-off at your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or onward travel.
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