Discover our top best 12 Days Kenya and Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari from Nairobi. Journey through iconic parks such as Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Experience thrilling game drives in search of lions, elephants, rhinos, and the Big Five while enjoying cultural encounters with Maasai communities. Stay in comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps, blending adventure, wildlife, culture, 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,
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 your hotel 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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Tamarind Hotel Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Nairobi - 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 exploring the 1,792 sq. km park with rolling grasslands, low hills, gallery forest, and the Mara River. Spot elephants, rhinos, buffalo, Masai giraffes, Burchell zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, ostriches, secretary birds, crested cranes, saddle-bill storks, crocodiles, and hippos. Return to the 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). Breakfast at the lodge, then enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara is an extension of the Serengeti ecosystem to the south. Spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and the Big Five.
- 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, famous for flamingos and rhino sanctuary for both white and black rhinos. Lunch on arrival, then boat ride to Crescent Island for a nature walk among zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, waterbucks, antelopes, and birds. Spot hippos and buffalo in the lake.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
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Lake Naivasha Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Lake Naivasha National Park - Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha National Park and drive south across scenic landscapes toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at your lodge, and relax before dinner. Later, enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the plains and prepare for the exciting game drives ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park – Full Game Drive Safari
Enjoy a full-day safari in Amboseli National Park. Begin with a morning game drive across the open plains, spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and rich birdlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as a dramatic backdrop. Return to the lodge for lunch, then head out again in the afternoon for more sightings before relaxing over dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
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Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Amboseli National Park – Namanga Border – Lake Manyara
Start with a morning game drive, then head to the Namanga border carrying packed lunch. After completing formalities, meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and continue to Lake Manyara. Overnight nearby.
- 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 via the Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti National Park. Pass through scenic landscapes with chances to spot wildlife en route. Stop for a picnic lunch on a kopje overlooking the golden plains, then enjoy a leisurely afternoon game drive across Serengeti’s central region before dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Central to North Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)
Depart after breakfast for Kogatende, following the migration route north. Along the way, search for carnivores around kopjes and watch herds preparing to cross the Mara River. Spot hippos and Nile crocodiles in the water before arriving at camp in the evening to relax and enjoy dinner under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Serengeti Heritage Migration Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
North Serengeti National Park – Full Game Drive Safari
Take an optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost) or start with a morning game drive across Kogatende and Bologonja. Spend the day tracking the Great Migration and predators along the Mara River. Pause for a picnic lunch under Acacia trees before continuing your adventure, then return to camp at sunset.
- 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 back through Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way including wildebeest, zebras, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater by evening and settle at a lodge on the crater rim. Take in breathtaking views before dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Ngorongoro Wild Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Begin with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for rich wildlife. Spot rhinos, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, and lions across the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, continue to Mto wa Mbu at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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The Green Parrot Lodge & Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Tarangire National Park to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire National Park. Spot elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, and baboons, along with termite mounds dotting the plains. Savor the last moments of safari before driving back through Arusha and transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure.
- 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
- 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(10)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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