8-Day Private Safari in Kenya and Tanzania Tour

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1From Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport⌄

   The guide will meet you when you arrive at the airport and escort you to the Tamarind Tree Nairobi hotel. Since each traveler’s arrival time varies, meals on the first day are not included. If you'd like to add extra services, please reach out to us after booking your reservation.

   Overnight: Tamarind Tree Nairobi Hotel

2. 2Nairobi - Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage - Giraffe Center Nairobi⌄

   After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up to begin your African adventure. You’ll visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and caring for baby elephants orphaned due to poaching. The orphanage is part of the “David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust,” an organization committed to protecting wildlife in East Africa. It’s located near Nairobi National Park, about 15 kilometers from downtown Nairobi. The entrance fee, included in the tour, fully supports the trust’s conservation efforts.

   After the visit, you’ll be taken to The Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi to enjoy a delicious local meal, which is also included in the tour.

   In the afternoon, you’ll take part in the second excursion of the day with a visit to the Giraffe Center in Nairobi. Located in Langata, just 5 km from downtown, the center was established in 1983 to protect the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), which is native only to the grasslands of East Africa. We believe it’s essential and rewarding for our travelers to understand the threats these animals face, so they can truly appreciate and respect them during the upcoming reserve visits on your Kenya and Tanzania trip.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Tamarind Tree Nairobi Hotel

3. 3Nairobi - Masai Mara⌄

   Early in the morning, your guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Masai Mara National Park. You’ll arrive at the reserve in the early afternoon and begin your first photo safari of the trip—get ready to keep your eyes wide open! After the safari, you’ll head to Enkorok Mara Camp, where you’ll spend the next two nights during your Kenya adventure.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkorok Mara Camp

4. 4Masai Mara⌄

   The adventure continues! Today, accompanied by your local guide, you’ll enjoy your first full day safari in the Masai Mara. You’ll spend the entire day exploring this incredible reserve and savor a delicious lunch, either at the lodge or as a picnic out in the heart of the African savannah. The 4x4 vehicle may be shared with other travelers. If you’re planning a honeymoon in Kenya and Tanzania and want a completely private trip, feel free to contact us.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Enkorok Mara Camp

5. 5Masai Mara - Serengeti⌄

   After breakfast, you’ll travel with your guide to the Isbania Border, the crossing point between Kenya and Tanzania. Once there, you’ll complete the necessary formalities with the guide’s assistance and switch trucks and guides to continue your journey through Tanzania. Begin your Tanzanian adventure with a trip to Serengeti National Park.

   When you arrive, you’ll set out on your first half-day safari in Tanzania with your local guide. Afterward, you’ll get into your private vehicle and head to either Mawe Tented Camp or Wildebeest Tented Camp, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Sleeping in the heart of the Serengeti promises a truly unique experience. Camp assignment depends on availability.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Mawe Tented Camp / Wildebeest Tented Camp

6. 6Serengeti⌄

   Early in the morning, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind breakfast right in the middle of the African savannah. With a full stomach and renewed energy, you’ll set out on a full-day Serengeti safari alongside your guide. The goal for day 6: to spot the Big Five. Do you already know which animals make up Africa’s Big Five?

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Mawe Tented Camp / Wildebeest Tented Camp

7. 7Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha⌄

   You’ll leave the Serengeti and make your way to Ngorongoro Crater. Then you’ll descend to the crater floor for a 4-hour safari in a 4x4 vehicle. In the afternoon, you’ll drive to Arusha, Tanzania’s second-largest city, where you’ll spend the final night of your Kenya and Tanzania safari.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Gran Melia / Mount Meru Hotel

8. 8Arusha - Kilimanjaro International Airport JRO⌄

   After breakfast, and depending on your flight’s departure time, a private vehicle will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your adventure. If your flight leaves later and you’d like to add another meal or activity on your last day, please contact us after booking, and we’ll provide information on available options.

   Meals: Breakfast