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8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari

Kenya Tanzania Safaris, Tanzania Safari

8 Days / 7 Nights
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Unveil the ultimate East African wildlife collection with our premier 8 Day Kenya and Tanzania Private Safari Itinerary. This masterfully designed cross-border private expedition links the most celebrated wildlife destinations on the planet. Journey seamlessly from the iconic savannahs of Kenya into the dramatic crater highlands and endless plains of Tanzania.


Travel in absolute comfort and exclusivity with your own private 4×4 safari vehicle and an expert de dicated driver-guide. Your adventure checks off the legendary Big Five terrain of the Masai Mara, the peaceful waterways of Lake Naivasha, and the giant elephant herds of Amboseli under Mount Kilimanjaro. You will then cross the border into the endless plains of the Serengeti before descending into the prehistoric, wildlife-dense amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater. Staying at world-renowned luxury lodges and permanent tented camps, this private journey promises unmatched comfort amidst the raw African wild.

Safari Highlights

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your ultimate East African journey begins in Nairobi, where your private driver-guide greets you at your hotel or the international airport. Board your custom 4x4 safari cruiser and set off toward the southwest, climbing the escarpment for a spectacular stopover view of the Great Rift Valley. Drive onward through Maasai country, stopping briefly in Narok town before entering the golden plains of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your luxury camp in time for a fresh lunch and a brief rest. In the late afternoon, embark on your first exclusive game drive, tracking big cats and sprawling plains game before returning to your luxury lodge for a gourmet dinner. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Camp: Ashnil Mara Camp / Sarova Mara Game Camp • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Entim Mara Camp

2

Masai Mara National Reserve (Full Day Safari)

Dedicate a thrilling full day to exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Masai Mara. Wake up early for an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari over the plains (available at an extra cost), followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Alternatively, set out after a lodge breakfast with packed lunch boxes to reach the distant corners of the reserve, including the famous Mara River. Your private guide will trace predator movements, giving you front-row seats to lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the hunt. Relax at a scenic picnic site inside the park for lunch before continuing your wildlife tracking until the sun sets over the acacia-spotted horizon. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Camp: Ashnil Mara Camp / Sarova Mara Game Camp • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Entim Mara Camp

3

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Savor a final breakfast in the Mara before driving to the freshwater shores of Lake Naivasha, a beautiful Great Rift Valley gem framed by yellow-barked acacia forests. Check in to your lakeside lodge and enjoy a hot lunch. In the afternoon, board a private motorized boat for a relaxing cruise past large pods of wallowing hippos and hundreds of vibrant water bird species. Afterward, enjoy an optional guided walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk safely just steps away from wild giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Lodge: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Lake Naivasha Country Club • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort / Enashipai Resort & Spa

4

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Depart the Naivasha region after breakfast and head south toward Amboseli National Park, driving through scenic Maasai plains. Arrive at your luxury lodge in Amboseli in time for a warm lunch. In the afternoon, head out for a game drive across the park's iconic contrast of dry, alkaline lake beds and lush swamps fed by the underground rivers of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is world-renowned for its giant, habituated elephant herds, allowing for spectacular close-up photography against the majestic, snow-capped backdrop of Africa’s tallest peak. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Camp: Oltukai Lodge / Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Tortilis Camp / Tawi Lodge

5

Amboseli to Serengeti National Park (Cross-Border Transfer)

Enjoy an early breakfast before driving to the Namanga border post. Complete the smooth customs and immigration entry formalities, where you will say goodbye to your Kenyan crew and step into your private Tanzanian 4x4 safari vehicle with your expert Tanzanian driver-guide. Journey onward past Arusha and up through the crater highlands, entering the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive across the endless, rolling plains, spotting wildlife as you head to your luxury lodge for dinner. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Lodge: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Ole Serai Luxury Camp / Melia Serengeti Lodge

6

Serengeti National Park (Full Day Safari)

Spend a magnificent full day exploring the endless plains of the central or northern Serengeti, entirely customized to your personal wildlife interests. Your private guide will track the paths of the legendary annual Wildebeest Migration herds (seasonal) or seek out resident prides of lions lounging on smooth granite kopjes. Watch cheetahs scanning the open grasslands and leopards resting in sausage trees. Break for a memorable picnic lunch out on the plains under the shade of a lonely tree before continuing your search for the Big Five until late afternoon. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Lodge: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge • Premium Luxury Upgrade: Ole Serai Luxury Camp / Melia Serengeti Lodge

7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to capture active predators during the cool dawn hours. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast, check out, and drive toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters down into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater floor for an afternoon game drive. This self-contained volcanic caldera protects one of the densest populations of wildlife on earth. Explore the grassy floor and fever tree forests, spotting endangered black rhinos, massive bull elephants, lions, hyenas, and thousands of flamingos on Lake Magadi. Climb back up the steep walls to your luxury lodge perched right on the crater rim. Luxury Accommodation Options: • Featured Luxury Lodge: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge • Premium Luxury Upgrade: The Highlands Ngorongoro / Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

8

Ngorongoro to Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport

Savor your final breakfast while taking in the stunning, misty morning views over the Ngorongoro Crater rim. Check out and enjoy a relaxed, scenic drive back down the highlands toward Arusha town. Stop for a hot lunch at a premium restaurant en route. Depending on your onward travel connections, your private vehicle will transfer you directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight home, marking the conclusion of your luxury East African safari. Drop-off Location: Arusha Central / Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Private pickup in Nairobi and smooth drop-off transfer at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
  • ​Exclusive transport throughout in private, custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs
  • ​Services of professional, licensed English-speaking local driver-guides in Kenya and Tanzania
  • ​Full board accommodation at selected high-end luxury safari lodges and tented camps
  • ​All national park entry permits, crater service fees, and local conservation taxes
  • Unlimited, flexible private game drives as detailed across the itinerary
  • ​Complimentary bottled mineral drinking water inside the safari vehicles daily
  • All government taxes, tolls, and destination levies

Not Included

  • International airline tickets and mandatory tourist entry visas for both Kenya and Tanzania
  • ​Personal comprehensive medical, travel, and baggage insurance
  • ​Optional excursions (e.g., hot air balloon safaris at $450-$500 USD, Maasai village cultural entry fees)
  • Drinks, sodas, premium spirits, and personal bar bills at the lodges
  • ​Appreciation tips and voluntary gratuities for driver-guides, rangers, and lodge staff
  • Pre-tour and post-tour hotel accommodation and meals in Nairobi or Arusha
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