9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari – The Ultimate East Africa Safari
Tour Overview
Explore two of East Africa’s great safari countries on a private journey from the Rift Valley lakes to the Serengeti plains. Search for rhinos in Lake Nakuru, spend time in big-cat country in the Maasai Mara, cross into Tanzania for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and finish among Amboseli’s elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Choose mid-range or luxury accommodation, with your own English-speaking driver-guide and a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
Route: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Amboseli → Nairobi
Starting-price basis: Mid-range · 5 travellers · April–June 2027
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Meet your guide at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. After lunch and time to settle in, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of rhinos, buffalo, baboons and birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Mid-range: Lake Nakuru Lodge. Full board.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara
After breakfast, drive through the Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara. Arrive for lunch, relax at your lodge or camp, then head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive. Look for elephants, big cats and grazing herds across the open savannah.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Mara Serena Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Mara Sentrim Lodge. Full board.
Day 3: Full day in the Maasai Mara
Choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or morning and afternoon drives with a break at camp. Your guide follows the wildlife activity across the plains and river habitats. An optional sunrise balloon safari or Maasai village visit can be arranged at extra cost.
Accommodation & meals: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Mara Sentrim Lodge. Full board.
Day 4: Maasai Mara to the Serengeti
Depart after breakfast and travel to the Isebania border. Complete immigration formalities and continue into Tanzania with a packed lunch. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route through Serengeti National Park before reaching your camp or lodge for dinner. This is a long travel day.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Osinon Tented Camp. Full board.
Day 5: Full day in the Serengeti
Explore the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives, with lunch and a midday rest at your accommodation. Search for lions, cheetahs, elephants and the park’s abundant plains game. The location of the Great Migration varies with the season and rainfall.
Accommodation & meals: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Osinon Tented Camp. Full board.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu
Leave the Serengeti with a packed lunch and travel into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for wildlife viewing among grasslands, wetlands and the lake shore. Later, continue towards Karatu and your accommodation for dinner and a restful night.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge. Full board.
Day 7: Ngorongoro area to Amboseli
Start early for the journey through northern Tanzania to the Namanga border. After returning to Kenya, continue to Amboseli National Park. If arrival time permits, enjoy a game drive before checking in, looking for elephant herds and views of Kilimanjaro when skies are clear.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Mid-range: Amboseli Sentrim Lodge. Full board.
Day 8: Full day in Amboseli
Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s plains and wetlands. Choose a full-day outing with a picnic or two drives with a midday break. An optional Maasai village visit is available at extra cost. Return to your accommodation for your final safari dinner.
Accommodation & meals: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Amboseli Sentrim Lodge. Full board.
Day 9: Amboseli to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast before driving back to Nairobi. Stop for a farewell lunch and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight. Departure arrangements should allow sufficient time for the road transfer.
Accommodation & meals: Breakfast and farewell lunch; airport transfer.
Tour Inclusions
- Arrival meet and greet and transfers as specified
- Private game drives in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified; full board on safari
- Park fees and government taxes as per itinerary
- One litre of mineral water per person per day in the vehicle
- Safari planning assistance
Tour Exclusions
- International flights, visas and applicable entry requirements
- Travel and baggage insurance
- Drinks, tips, porterage, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional Maasai village visit: USD 20 per person
- Optional Serengeti balloon safari: USD 550 per person
- Optional Maasai Mara balloon safari: USD 500 per person
- Suggested driver-guide tip: USD 10 per person per day
Safari Prices
All rates are in USD per person sharing. Group columns show the number of travellers. SRS is the single room supplement for the trip.
Mid-range lodges and camps
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar 2027 | 5,210 | 4,405 | 3,980 | 3,730 | 3,570 | 320 |
| 1 Apr–30 Jun 2027 | 5,030 | 4,210 | 3,800 | 3,560 | Confirm | 320 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027; 20 Dec 2027–2 Jan 2028 | 5,835 | 4,975 | 4,540 | 4,285 | 4,115 | 450 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 5,310 | 4,490 | 4,070 | 3,835 | 3,660 | 385 |
Luxury lodges and camps
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–28 Feb 2027 | 6,335 | 5,515 | 5,105 | 4,860 | 4,695 | 1,605 |
| 1 Mar–31 May 2027 | 5,580 | 4,755 | 4,345 | 4,095 | 3,935 | 1,000 |
| 1–30 Jun 2027 | 7,130 | 6,310 | 5,900 | 5,655 | 5,490 | 1,700 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027; 20 Dec 2027–2 Jan 2028 | 7,525 | 6,665 | 6,245 | 5,990 | 5,810 | 1,730 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 6,005 | 5,185 | 4,775 | 4,525 | 4,360 | 1,000 |
The six-traveller mid-range rate for April–June requires confirmation. Easter supplement: USD 40 per person per night, 26–29 March 2027. Festive supplement: USD 40 per person per night on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December 2027 and 1 January 2028.
Rates and accommodation availability are subject to confirmation. Changes to park fees or government charges may affect your final quotation. Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks are excluded unless an all-inclusive plan is specified.
Booking Information
A 20% deposit is required at booking. The balance is due 30 days before the tour. For reservations within 25 days of departure, full payment is required at confirmation.
Cancellation charges: 35% at 60–45 days before arrival; 50% at 44–15 days; 100% within 14 days or for a no-show. Confirm complete conditions with your personalised quotation.
Bring soft-sided luggage. Where a domestic flight is included, the stated baggage allowance is 15 kg including hand luggage, subject to airline conditions. Check current entry, health and insurance requirements for every country on your route before travel.
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