Discover our top best 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi. Journey through iconic parks such as Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Amboseli, and Lake Manyara. Experience thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and the Great Migration, while enjoying cultural encounters with Maasai communities. Stay in comfortable mid-range lodges, blending adventure, wildlife, and East Africa’s breathtaking landscapes.
12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Luxury: This tour uses luxury lodges
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
- In each car: The maximum number of client's seats are 7 (all are window seats)
12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
You will be picked up at the airport and transferred to the hotel in Nairobi town where you will overnight at Hotel in Nairobi (bed and breakfast). You will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming trip.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
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Ibis Style Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast at the lodge, head southwards to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and relax. Enjoy an afternoon game drive around the 1,792 sq. km park with its low hills, rolling grasslands, and gallery forests along the Mara River. You will encounter herbivores such as elephants, rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, and zebras. Carnivores include lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Birds such as the Masai ostrich, secretary bird, crested crane, and saddle-bill stork can also be spotted. Crocodiles and hippos share the river. Return to your lodge by sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Optional early morning balloon safari (extra cost not included). After breakfast, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara National Reserve is noted for its lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and all members of the Big Five. Witness the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and other antelopes crossing the Mara River.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Naivasha National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha National Park with a game drive en route. Arrive for lunch, then take a boat ride to Crescent Island for a nature walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, and various birds. Spot hippos and buffalo in the lake. Dinner and overnight in Lake Naivasha National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha National Park to Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, check out and drive to Amboseli National Park, enjoying scenic landscapes on the way. Arrive late afternoon, check in, and relax before dinner. Take in the stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains and prepare for the adventures ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park – Full Game Drive Safari
Spend the full day exploring Amboseli National Park. After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to see elephants, lions, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. Return for lunch, then head out again in the afternoon with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a dramatic backdrop. Return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park – Namanga Border – Mto wa Mbu
Begin with a morning game drive before driving to Namanga border, carrying a packed lunch. After border formalities, cross into Tanzania and proceed to Lake Manyara for rest and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through Ngorongoro with a chance to spot wildlife along the rim before reaching Serengeti. Stop for a picnic lunch on a kopje, then enjoy a leisurely game drive across the central plains. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators before overnighting in the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Central to North Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Set out early for a game drive heading north to Kogatende. Explore diverse habitats, searching for predators and following the Great Migration herds. Watch for hippos and Nile crocodiles in the Mara River, and if the timing is right, witness wildebeest attempting the dramatic river crossing.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
North Serengeti National Park – Full Game Drive
Spend the day on thrilling game drives in Kogatende and Bologonja. Optional hot air balloon safari offers a unique view of the migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath an Acacia tree overlooking vast plains. Search for big cats, elephants, and wildebeest herds before returning to lodge in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
North Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart Kogatende and drive south across Serengeti with opportunities to spot wildlife including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and hyenas. Continue to Ngorongoro, arriving at the crater rim in the evening. Relax with dinner while enjoying panoramic views.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Enjoy an early descent into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Look out for rhinos, elephants, lions, and flamingos around the lakes. Have a picnic lunch before driving onward to Mto wa Mbu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire National Park to Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO
After breakfast, take a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, where elephants, lions, giraffes, antelopes, and birdlife roam the savannah. Later, drive back through Arusha with memories of your safari and continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Gold Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
What's Not Included
- Hot Air Balloon(US$500)
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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