8-Days Private Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Overview
This 8-day private safari combines the best of Kenya and Tanzania, offering a rare opportunity to explore some of East Africa’s most iconic national parks in one seamless journey. From the predator-rich plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti to the dramatic landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant-studded Amboseli beneath Mt. Kilimanjaro, this itinerary guarantees big game sightings, cultural connections, and breathtaking scenery throughout. Ideal for travelers seeking wildlife, adventure, and a taste of two legendary safari destinations in one trip.
Tour Plan
Begin your adventure upon arrival in Nairobi, where a safari guide will greet you and escort you through a short briefing before departing for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, stopping for views and photos. Upon arrival at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, have lunch and relax before heading out on your first afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and more. Return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Spend the day exploring the vast Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and site of the annual Great Migration (July–October). Game drives in the morning and afternoon offer a chance to see predators in action, grazing herds, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Mara River, where you may spot hippos and crocodiles. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
After breakfast, drive south toward the Isebania border. Cross into Tanzania after clearing immigration formalities and continue into Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a short game drive in the central Serengeti (Seronera region). Settle in at Nguchiro Campsite for dinner and overnight beneath the stars.
Accommodation: Nguchiro Campsite
Experience a full day of exploration in the legendary Serengeti. Go in search of the Big Five, witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, and explore regions like the Grumeti River, Ikoma, and kopjes rich with predators. Visit hippo and crocodile pools, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Nguchiro Campsite
After an early breakfast, enjoy a brief morning game drive before departing Serengeti. Stop at the Olduvai Gorge—one of the world's most important paleoanthropological sites—before reaching the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater in the afternoon for a unique game drive inside this natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. Later, head to Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive via Arusha to the Namanga border, where you’ll re-enter Kenya. Continue to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for a short game drive as you head to camp. Watch wildlife framed by the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Settle in for dinner and overnight at Nyati Safari Camp.
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Amboseli, known for large elephant herds and classic African vistas. Visit the Observation Hill, marshy swamps, and expansive savannahs where lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roam. Your photos will be enhanced by the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. Return to camp for dinner and your final night on safari.
Accommodation: Nyati Safari Camp
Wake early for a guided nature walk, offering a close-up view of Amboseli’s flora and fauna. After breakfast, begin your drive back to Nairobi. Depending on your departure schedule, you’ll be dropped off at the airport or your hotel, ending your safari across Kenya and Tanzania with unforgettable memories.
