8 Days Private Tanzania and Kenya Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)

Nairobi – Lake Naivasha National Park

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for the scenic Great Rift Valley. Stop at a viewpoint for breathtaking escarpment views, then continue to Lake Naivasha for a thrilling boat safari among hippos and waterbirds. Enjoy a guided walk at Crescent Island Sanctuary, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely.

Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Afternoon game drive around the lake before dinner.

Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Later, set out on an evening game drive across the sweeping savannahs. Encounter elephants, rhinos, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and leopards, alongside giraffes, zebras, and ostriches. Return for dinner and overnight.

Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Optional: Begin with a balloon safari (US$650 pp). Spend the day exploring the Mara, renowned for the Great Migration (July–October) when millions of wildebeest cross the Mara River. Lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, and rhinos are often seen. In the evening, visit a Maasai village for cultural immersion.

Maasai Mara National Reserve – North Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, cross the Isibania border into Tanzania. Complete immigration formalities, then switch vehicles and journey onward into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy enroute game drives spotting diverse wildlife before arriving at your tented camp for dinner beneath the stars.

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti (US$650 pp). Spend the day game driving through endless plains, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species. During migration, witness breathtaking wildebeest herds battling predators.

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive before departing to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With walls 2,000 ft high, the crater shelters the densest concentration of wildlife on Earth, including rhinos, elephants, lions, flamingos, and hippos. Dinner and overnight near the crater rim.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Arusha

Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable full-day safari adventure. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of forests, lakes, swamps, and vast open plains teeming with wildlife. Spot the Big Five and capture stunning photos. After a picnic lunch, drive to Arusha and check in at your mid-range Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay (BB).

Arusha – Kilimanjaro – Nairobi

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your accommodation, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight to Nairobi (flight not included). Upon arrival in Nairobi, a private transfer will take you to the stylish and comfortable Hotel, where you can relax and settle in for the night on a bed-and-breakfast basis, ready to explore the city or unwind after your journey.

Transfer to the Airport

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. At your agreed departure time, transfer to the airport for your onward journey.