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9-Day Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania Safari Experience

A spectacular Kenya-Tanzania safari featuring iconic wildlife, migration, landscapes, and Kilimanjaro views.

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9 daysFlexible pace
From $3,429Starting guide
Kenya & TanzaniaDestination
9-Day Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania Safari Experience
Starts from From $3,429
Kenya & Tanzania Designed around your dates, comfort level and travel style.
Price from $3,429 guide price per person
Duration
9 days
Route
Nairobi to Nakuru
Destinations
Kenya & Tanzania
Country
Kenya Tanzania
Safari style
Private Safari
Guest rating
4.9 / 5
Accommodations
8 lodges
Board
Breakfast
Park fees
Included

Signature Experiences

  • Big cats and elephant country
  • Cross-border safari planning
  • Private guide coordination
The Grand East African Safari

9-Day Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania Safari Experience

Experience the ultimate East African safari across Kenya and Tanzania, combining iconic landscapes, world-class wildlife and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. From the elephant-filled plains of Amboseli, journey into Tanzania for the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, with time in the migration areas before crossing back into Kenya. Finish with the legendary Masai Mara and the wildlife-rich Lake Nakuru. This carefully designed itinerary brings together Big Five encounters, migration country, Mount Kilimanjaro views, and the Great Rift Valley in one unforgettable safari.

Your Day-by-Day Experiences

Day1
Nairobi → Amboseli

Nairobi – Amboseli | Kilimanjaro & Elephants (Approx. 4 hours)

Depart Nairobi in the morning and travel to Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at Kibo Safari Camp for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Explore the park's open plains and wetlands, searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and other wildlife.
With clear skies, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating one of Kenya's most iconic safari scenes. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation

Kibo Safari Camp
Kibo Safari Camp

Kibo Safari Camp offers a classic African safari accommodation experience with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, without breaking your budget. Located just 5 minutes outside Amboseli National Park, this camp puts you right next to Africa's famous elephant herds and wildlife. You get to stay in large, comfortable safari tents that feature real beds, private hot showers, and flush toilets, giving you the perfect mix of nature and comfort. Between game drives, you can relax in the swimming pool, enjoy fresh local meals, and sit around the cozy camp bonfire under the stars.

1 Night. Full board
Today’s activities
  • Meet and greet
  • Transfer by road to Amboseli National Park
  • Afternoon guided game drive.
Day2
Amboseli → Arusha

Amboseli – Arusha | Across the Kenya–Tanzania Border (Approx. 5 hours)

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli before returning to camp for breakfast.

Depart towards the Kenya–Tanzania border and continue to Arusha, Tanzania's gateway to the country's famous northern safari circuit. Complete the border formalities before continuing to Four Points by Sheraton Arusha. The afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the hotel after your journey.

Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

The Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a famous, high-quality hotel in the middle of Arusha town. It is one of the oldest hotels in East Africa and sits right next to the well-known Clock Tower.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Immigration clearance at the Namanga Kenya - Tanzania border.
Day3
Arusha → Ngorongoro

Arusha – Ngorongoro | Into the Crater Highlands (Approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, dramatically positioned on the crater rim. Enjoy lunch and take time to appreciate the extraordinary views across the crater. Depending on your arrival time, the afternoon can be spent relaxing at the lodge or enjoying the surrounding highlands.

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a beautiful safari lodge situated along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. The lodge is built into the natural landscape, with stone walls and traditional Maasai-inspired designs that blend with the surrounding environment.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Early Breakfast.
  • Afternoon Game drive
  • Optional Masai Cultural Experience
Day4
Ngorongoro → Serengeti

Ngorongoro – Serengeti | Crater Safari & Endless Plains (Approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive.

The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending and continuing towards the Serengeti National Park. Arrive at Embalakai Serengeti Camp in the evening and settle into your tented accommodation.

Accommodation

Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Embalakai Serengeti Camp is located in the heart of Central Serengeti, Tanzania, near the Seronera area. It offers comfortable safari tents and easy access to game drives, where guests can enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Balloon Safari (at an extra cost)
  • Full-day game drive.
Day5
Serengeti

Serengeti | Full-Day Wildlife & Migration Safari

Wake up early for a full day exploring the Serengeti.

Your guide will follow current wildlife movements and position the safari around the best opportunities for predators, large herds and seasonal migration activity. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

During the migration season, the itinerary can be adapted according to the location of the herds, with a focus on areas where large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra are present. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to Embalakai Serengeti Camp in the evening.

Accommodation

Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
Day6
Serengeti

Serengeti | Migration Country

After breakfast, continue deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem towards the current Great Migration zone.

Enjoy a full-day wildlife experience, following the movement of wildebeest and zebra while searching for predators that follow the herds. Depending on the seasonal location of the migration, your guide will select the most strategic areas for wildlife viewing. Arrive at Gnu Migration Camp and enjoy an authentic mobile-camp experience close to the wildlife action.

Accommodation

Gnu Mara Migration Camp
Gnu Mara Migration Camp

GNU Mara Migration Camp is a charming mobile tented safari camp located in the Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti, Tanzania, close to the famous Mara River. Its strategic location makes it an excellent choice for guests visiting during the Great Wildebeest Migration season. The camp offers comfortable en-suite safari tents, a dining area, a bar and a relaxing campfire experience where guests can unwind under the African night sky.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Guided Game Drive
Day7
Serengeti → Masai Mara

Serengeti – Masai Mara (Approx. 8 hours)

After breakfast, begin your journey towards the Kenya–Tanzania border and continue into the Masai Mara.

The route provides an opportunity to appreciate the changing landscapes as you move from Tanzania's Serengeti ecosystem into Kenya's Mara. Arrive at Mara Sopa Lodge for lunch and some time to settle in. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and the reserve's famous big cats.
Return to the lodge in the evening.

Accommodation

Mara Sopa Lodge
Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge is a beautiful safari lodge located on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, on the eastern side of the Maasai Mara. It is one of the pioneering lodges in the Mara and is known for its traditional African-style round cottages, beautiful gardens and peaceful surroundings. The lodge offers spacious rooms with private bathrooms and verandas, a swimming pool, restaurant, bar, lounge and outdoor dining areas. It provides a comfortable and relaxing stay while guests enjoy the incredible wildlife experience of the Maasai Mara.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Early breakfast and check-out.
  • Road transfer to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
  • Transfer by 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Immigration clearance at the Isibania Kenya - Tanzania border.
  • Check-in for lunch at Pride Inn Mara, with an afternoon of relaxation.
  • Evening game drive.
Day8
Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru

Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru | From the Mara to the Great Rift Valley (Approx. 5 hours)

Breakfast before departing for Lake Nakuru National Park.

Travel through the Great Rift Valley and arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive around Lake Nakuru, searching for black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, lions and abundant birdlife. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge is a beautiful lodge located on a hillside inside Lake Nakuru National Park, offering stunning views of the lake and the surrounding wildlife. The lodge provides comfortable rooms, a swimming pool, a restaurant and relaxing outdoor spaces. Its elevated location makes it a wonderful place to enjoy the scenery, watch birds and experience the beauty of the park while staying close to nature.

1 Night - Full board
Today’s activities
  • Transfer by road to Lake Nakuru National Park.
  • Check in at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.
  • Guided Afternoon game drive.
Day9
Lake Nakuru → Nairobi

Lake Nakuru – Nairobi | Final Safari & Farewell (Approx. 3 hours)

Enjoy an early morning game drive around Lake Nakuru for one final opportunity to see wildlife and capture photographs. Return to the lodge for breakfast before departing for Nairobi. Travel through the Great Rift Valley and arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon. Your 9-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel, airport, or preferred location.

Accommodation

No Accommodation
No Accommodation

Travel via Narok - Mai Mahiu - Nairobi Highway.

Breakfast
Today’s activities
  • Early breakfast and check-out.
  • Transfer by road to Nairobi.

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Inclusions

What is included

  • Park fees
  • All activities mentioned
  • Meals (as specified)
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation [Pop up roof 4by4 - Land Cruiser]
  • All Taxes/VAT
Exclusions

What is not included

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of US$ 10.00 per person per day for the guide and crew Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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