10-Day Kenya, Tanzania Private Mid-Range Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi to amboseli

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi as you travel south through the scenic Kenyan countryside toward Amboseli National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of traditional Maasai homesteads, open savannahs, and the majestic landscapes that define southern Kenya. Arriving in Amboseli in time for lunch, you will check in to your lodge and relax before setting out on an exciting afternoon game drive. Known for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Amboseli offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of bird species roaming the park’s open plains and wetlands. As the day draws to a close, enjoy spectacular sunset views across the savannah before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive at Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Amboseli National Park. An early morning game drive offers the best opportunity to witness the park come to life as the sun rises over the plains and Mount Kilimanjaro emerges from the clouds. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant populations, but it is also home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation before continuing with an afternoon game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, including swamps, woodlands, and open grasslands. The permanent swamps attract wildlife year-round, creating excellent game-viewing opportunities. Guests may also choose to visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about the culture and customs of one of East Africa’s most iconic communities. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to lake Nakuru National Park

After an early breakfast and a final game drive in Amboseli, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, journeying through Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, dramatic escarpments, and local towns along the way. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest before setting out on an afternoon game drive in one of Kenya’s premier wildlife sanctuaries. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its thriving populations of both black and white rhinos, making it one of the best places in East Africa to see these endangered species. The park is also home to Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife. Depending on water levels and seasonal conditions, the lake may host thousands of flamingos and other water birds along its shores. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, when wildlife is most active and the soft morning light creates excellent photography opportunities. Keep an eye out for rhinos, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, and the park’s abundant birdlife before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After check-out, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, travelling through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and traditional Maasai countryside. Arrive at your safari camp or lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation before heading out on your first exciting game drive in the Mara. Renowned for its exceptional wildlife density and vast rolling plains, the reserve offers excellent chances of spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. As the sun sets over the golden savannah, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of Kenya’s premier wildlife destination.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated to a full day of wildlife exploration in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. Depart after an early breakfast with packed picnic lunches and venture deep into the reserve's vast savannah plains, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—while also encountering cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. During the migration season (July to October), you may witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings at the Mara River, one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive. Your experienced guide will track wildlife movements, maximizing opportunities for memorable sightings and photography. As the sun sets over the golden plains, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy another unforgettable day exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara National Reserve. For an extraordinary experience, guests may choose an optional early morning hot air balloon safari, offering breathtaking aerial views of the vast plains and wildlife below, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Those remaining on the ground will embark on a morning game drive through different sectors of the reserve, seeking out predators, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and countless other species that call the Mara home. After lunch and some relaxation at camp, continue with an afternoon game drive, visiting areas less explored to maximize wildlife encounters. You may also have the opportunity to visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about the customs, culture, and daily life of the Maasai people. As your final evening in the Mara approaches, return to camp for dinner and a memorable night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti national park

After an early breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and begin your journey south toward Tanzania, crossing the border at Isebania. Following immigration and customs formalities, continue through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy views of rolling hills, traditional villages, and the vast African countryside. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon and check in to your lodge, perched on the edge of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The breathtaking views from the crater rim offer a preview of the incredible wildlife experience ahead. Depending on arrival time, relax at the lodge and take in the spectacular scenery or enjoy a short nature walk around the property. Dinner and overnight at your lodge overlooking the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngororngoro crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable morning game drive. Often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor’s diverse habitats of grasslands, forests, and soda lakes create excellent wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year. Following a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and continue your journey toward the iconic Serengeti National Park. As you enter Tanzania’s most famous wildlife reserve, enjoy an en-route game drive through endless plains dotted with acacia trees and granite kopjes. Keep watch for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and predators roaming the savannah. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kuhama Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. Watch the sun rise over the endless plains as predators return from their nightly hunts and herbivores begin grazing across the savannah. After breakfast at camp, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of other wildlife. Following lunch, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through spectacular landscapes and traditional Maasai lands. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the late afternoon and check in to your lodge, which offers breathtaking views over the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Spend the evening relaxing and taking in the stunning scenery before dinner and an overnight stay at the crater rim lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drop off

Enjoy one final early morning game drive in the Serengeti as the African wilderness awakens with the rising sun. This is often one of the most rewarding times to spot predators returning from their nightly hunts and witness wildlife activity across the golden plains. After breakfast at the camp, check out and begin your journey toward Arusha, enjoying an en-route game drive as you exit the park. Along the way, take in the breathtaking landscapes that have made the Serengeti one of the world's most iconic safari destinations. Arrive in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport in the afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable East African adventure. Depart with incredible memories of Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti, having experienced some of the finest wildlife viewing and landscapes that Africa has to offer.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.