This 8-day private mid-range safari from Nairobi in Kenya blends wildlife adventure with cultural immersion, the to Tanzania. Explore iconic parks on daily game drives in search of the Big Five, enjoy scenic landscapes, and experience authentic Maasai traditions. Comfortable mid-range lodges provide the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, making this safari ideal for travelers who want both discovery and comfort at a reasonable price.
8 Days Private Mid-Range Safari and Cultural Tour from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 8 Days Private Mid-Range Safari and Cultural Tour from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Mid-Range: No accommodation standard defined
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 Private Mid-Range Safari and Cultural Tour 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,
8 Days Private Mid-Range Safari and Cultural Tour from Nairobi in Kenya and Tanzania (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast at your lodge, head southwards to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch, relax. Have an afternoon game drive in the reserve. An exploratory drive around the 1,792 sq. km game park with its low hills and savannah type rolling grasslands, gallery forest on the Mara River and its tributaries. Get introduced to the herbivores; elephant, rhino, buffalo, and the variety of antelopes, the Masai giraffe and the Burchell zebra. The carnivores are the black mane lion, cheetah and leopard. Also to be seen are the largest bird, the Masai ostrich, the Secretary bird, the crested crane and the saddle-bill stork. Crocodiles and hippos share the river. Return to your lodge by sunset. Dinner and overnight at the lodge- (full board).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Full-day Safari in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Optional early morning balloon safari ride across the Maasai Mara plain. Breakfast at the lodge then enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Game abounds here. The Mara is noted for its abundance of lions, particularly the superb black-maned males. Where great Migration over 1.5 million wildebeest and other antelopes crossing the mighty Mara River. You are also likely to see many elephants here often in large herds, as well as if your lucky leopard, cheetahs and rhino. All of the Big Five are residents. You\'re sure to see the African buffalo. Dinner and overnight at lodge (full board).
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Maasai Mara National Reserve – Serengeti National Park North
Morning game viewing drive at the Masai Mara National Reserve. Later depart Maasai Mara National Reserve and proceed to North Serengeti National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day Safari in North Serengeti National Park
Drive into the North Serengeti National Park which shares the same ecosystem with the Maasai Mara game reserve. Ideally Maasai Mara is the smaller extension of the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Game Drive in North Serengeti National Park
Continue with your day in the north of the majestic Serengeti with a hearty breakfast before venturing into its vast plains for a full-day game drive. Expect to encounter an incredible variety of wildlife, including the iconic Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and buffalo — often just meters from your jeep. You may also spot elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes. Depending on the season, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras. Bird enthusiasts will delight in the hundreds of species, both resident and migratory. The day concludes with a fresh, delicious dinner in another prime wildlife-viewing spot.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park (Kogatende) - Serengeti National Park (Central)
Start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you will spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between. The Seronera is often known as \'big cat country\', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches. The region\'s hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti National Park via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha - Departure
After an early breakfast, we’ll head to Ngorongoro Crater, the best time to spot wildlife. Enjoy a game drive around the crater and a picnic lunch by a lake home to hippos and migratory birds. This “oasis” offers a high chance of seeing all members of the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Formed over two million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, the crater hosts zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. Flamingos line the Soda Lake, while hawks and vultures circle above. Storks, ibis, and cranes are also common sights. After an afternoon of wildlife viewing, we’ll return to Arusha and proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance 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
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Hot Air Balloon(US$650)
- Tip / Gratitude(10)
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