Join our top best 12 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania blends Kenya’s Masai Mara and Amboseli from Nairobi with Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Track the Great Migration, marvel at the Big Five, and witness elephants at the base of Kilimanjaro. .
12 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 12 Days Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (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 Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (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 Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Karibu Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, our driver-guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Nairobi. After check-in, you can relax and recover from your journey or explore the lively city at your own pace. In the evening, your safari guide will brief you on the exciting journey ahead, ensuring you are fully prepared.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
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Ibis Style Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive through Kenya’s highlands and descend into the Great Rift Valley. Stop at viewpoints for breathtaking panoramas before continuing to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across rolling savannahs dotted with acacia trees. The Mara is alive with wildlife—expect to see giraffes browsing, elephants moving in herds, and predators such as lions beginning to stir as evening falls.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
Today is dedicated entirely to wildlife viewing. After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the park. This is the best way to cover more ground and increase your chances of seeing the Big Five. The Mara is famous for its predators—cheetahs scanning the plains, lions resting under shade, and leopards stealthily hiding in the trees. If you’re lucky and traveling during migration season, you may witness the iconic wildebeest and zebra river crossings. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
- 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
Enjoy an early morning game drive as the sun rises—this is often the best time to spot active predators. After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha National Park, a freshwater oasis within the Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and later enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lake, spotting hippos wallowing and vibrant birdlife. Visit Crescent Island for a guided nature walk among giraffes, antelopes, and wildebeests—an unforgettable experience of walking alongside wildlife without barriers.
- 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 breakfast, journey south to Amboseli National Park, a park famous for its backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings. Depending on time, take a short evening game drive where you may see elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak—a photographer’s dream moment.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Amboseli National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park. This park is home to some of Africa’s largest elephant herds, known for their tusks and playful behavior. You’ll also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. The open plains make animal spotting easier, while the birdlife is equally impressive. After a picnic lunch, continue with afternoon exploration before heading back to your lodge for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park to Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania via Namanga Border
Start with an early morning game drive, then head to Namanga border where you’ll switch to your Tanzanian guide. Continue to Mto wa Mbu, Enjoy an afternoon drive before settling into your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park. Stop en route at a viewpoint overlooking the vast plains. Enter the park for your first game drive, with endless opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and perhaps even a cheetah sprinting across the grasslands. Serengeti’s open savannahs and wildlife density make it one of the best safari destinations in the world.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive while heading north through the Serengeti National Park. This area is home to the famous Mara River, where the Great Migration takes place. Along the way, look out for leopards lazing in trees, elephants grazing, and prides of lions resting in the shade. As you approach Kogatende, the landscape becomes hillier, and the Mara River is a hotspot for action with crocodiles and hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-Day Game Drive Safari in Northern Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Northern Serengeti National Park. If visiting during migration months (July, August, September–October), you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempting to cross the Mara River while avoiding crocodiles—a true spectacle of survival. Even outside migration season, this region offers excellent wildlife viewing with big cats, elephants, giraffes, and abundant birdlife. Optional hot air balloon ride at sunrise (extra cost) offers a magical perspective.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Northern Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before heading south toward Ngorongoro Crater. Drive through varied landscapes, passing Maasai villages and rolling highlands. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon and marvel at the breathtaking view of the crater below. Relax and prepare for tomorrow’s adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
We will set out early in the morning for the Ngorongoro Crater, as dawn offers the best chance to spot wildlife, particularly members of the famous “Big Five.” This remarkable group includes Africa’s most powerful animals—the mighty elephant, stealthy leopard, fierce lion, charging rhino, and resilient buffalo. The morning will be spent on a relaxed game drive, followed by a picnic lunch beside a hippo-filled pond, where we can enjoy our snacks while watching these massive creatures splash and play. Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder, formed millions of years ago when a towering volcano erupted and collapsed, creating an intact caldera unlike any other in the world. Its steep walls provide a unique sanctuary where countless species thrive. Visitors can expect to encounter zebra, wildebeest, hippos, and playful hyenas, along with flocks of elegant flamingos resting at Soda Lake. Overhead, vultures and hawks soar in search of carrion, while storks, ibis, and cranes gather along the water’s edge. After lunch, our game drive will conclude, and we will continue our journey to Mto wa Mbu. You will spend the evening in serenity, enjoying a freshly prepared hot dinner before settling in for the night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire National Park to Arusha, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
After breakfast at Mto wa Mbu you will depart to enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, watching elephants, giraffes, and antelopes among the baobab landscapes. Lions and cheetahs are also often spotted here. After brunch, drive back to Arusha and later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure, marking the end of your incredible East African adventure
- 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
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
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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