Embark on our top best 8-day private mid-range safari from Nairobi, blending Kenya’s and Tanzania’s most iconic parks. Explore Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park on game drives, spotting the Big Five and landscapes.
8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Midrange: This tour uses lodges and tented camps
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: 8 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,
8 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrive in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Nairobi International Airport, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel. Check in, relax, and enjoy a light briefing from your guide about the upcoming safari. Spend the evening resting or exploring the surroundings to acclimatize and prepare for your adventure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi
- Accommodation:
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Ibis Style Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Rift Valley towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Explore the park’s flamingo-filled lake and spot rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, and various bird species. The park is renowned for its ornithological diversity and breathtaking landscapes. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
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Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Nakuru National Park – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive south to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive through its rolling savannahs, rivers, and low hills. Spot elephants, buffalo, rhinos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and crocodiles. Bird enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of species, including ostriches and secretary birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its Big Five and wildlife diversity. Optional early morning balloon safari. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, watching lions, elephants, cheetahs, and leopards. Evening optional cultural visit to a Maasai village. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Mara National Reserve – Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast before driving to Isebania Border, completing immigration formalities, and switching vehicles. Continue to Serengeti National Park, arriving in the evening. Witness big fives and zebras braving the river’s currents with crocodiles nearby. Dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Game Drive Safari Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring central Serengeti’s plains and kopjes. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of antelopes. Optional hot air balloon safari available. Picnic lunches are provided during game drives. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater via scenic Serengeti routes. Spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, elephants, and predators along the way. Arrive at the crater rim for stunning views and settle at the lodge. Enjoy dinner while overlooking the crater, home to abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Overnight at the rim.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater – Mato wa Mbu / Karatu
Enjoy breakfast before descending into the crater for a full-day game drive. Spot elephants with massive tusks, black rhinos, zebras, buffalo, and a variety of birds including flamingoes in the soda lake. Explore the diverse ecosystems of the crater, including swamps, rivers, forests, and open plains. In the afternoon, transfer to Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire National Park – Arusha
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons. Enjoy game drives spotting lions, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest. In the late afternoon, drive to Arusha and check in at your best hotel. Relax after your safari adventure and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Green Mountain Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight. Reflect on your safari memories, from Maasai Mara to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, with unforgettable wildlife and landscapes. This concludes your East African safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- 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
- Airport Drop off
- 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(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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