Transportation
LandCruiser
Tour type
Private Tour
Fitness Level
Easy
Group Size
1 - 20
End Point
Same as starting point
Arrival City
Nairobi, Kenya

Overview

Embark on the ultimate East African safari, where two legendary countries, five world-renowned wildlife destinations, and unforgettable landscapes combine to create the journey of a lifetime. This 9-Day Private Cross-Border Safari has been carefully crafted for travelers who want to experience the very best of Kenya and Tanzania in one seamless adventure.

Your expedition begins in Kenya’s spectacular Lake Nakuru National Park, home to one of Africa’s most successful rhino conservation programs, before continuing to the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, where endless golden plains provide exceptional opportunities to encounter the legendary Big Five. During the migration season, you may witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles as millions of wildebeest and zebras cross crocodile-filled rivers in search of fresh grazing.

Cross into Tanzania to explore the vast wilderness of the Serengeti National Park, where dramatic predator-prey interactions unfold across seemingly endless plains. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden, where one of the continent’s highest concentrations of wildlife thrives within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Your adventure concludes in Kenya’s beautiful Amboseli National Park, celebrated for its magnificent elephant herds and unrivalled views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. From sunrise game drives beneath snow-capped peaks to unforgettable encounters with lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless other species, every day offers extraordinary moments.

Travel throughout your journey in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by an experienced professional safari guide who will bring East Africa’s incredible wildlife and landscapes to life. With carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps, all park entrance fees included, and flexible pickup from Nairobi hotels, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, or your preferred location, every detail has been thoughtfully arranged.

Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, pursuing your dream safari, or ticking the ultimate African adventure off your bucket list, this fully customizable itinerary promises memories that will last a lifetime.

Reserve your Epic East Africa Safari today and discover the extraordinary beauty of Kenya and Tanzania in one unforgettable expedition.

Highlights

Explore two of Africa's premier safari destinations—Kenya and Tanzania—in one seamless journey.
Visit five world-famous wildlife destinations: Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Amboseli
Search for the legendary Big Five in some of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems
Witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic river crossings (seasonal
Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro while exploring Amboseli National Park
Visit Lake Nakuru's renowned rhino sanctuary
Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for exceptional game viewing
Stay in carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps throughout Kenya and Tanzania
Capture extraordinary wildlife photography across diverse landscapes

Day 01 :

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Overview

Begin your East African adventure with a journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park, one of Kenya's premier wildlife sanctuaries renowned for its rhino conservation and picturesque lakeside landscapes.

Morning

Pickup from Nairobi and scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley.

Afternoon

Arrive at Lake Nakuru for your first game drive, searching for rhinos, giraffes, buffalo, and seasonal flamingos before checking into The Pelican Lodge.

Evening

Dinner and overnight surrounded by the tranquil landscapes of Lake Nakuru.

Day 02 :

Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Overview

Leave Lake Nakuru behind as you journey southwest toward the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. As the landscape transforms into endless golden savannah, prepare for your first unforgettable game drive in one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.

Morning

Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Nakuru and travelling through Kenya's beautiful countryside toward the Maasai Mara.

Afternoon

Arrive at Ol Moran Tented Camp in time for lunch before heading into the reserve for your first game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and countless other wildlife species.

Evening

Return to camp for dinner beneath the African sky while listening to the sounds of the surrounding wilderness.

Day 03 :

Exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve

Overview

Spend a full day discovering the incredible biodiversity of the Maasai Mara. Accompanied by your expert guide, venture across open plains, river crossings, and acacia woodlands while searching for the legendary Big Five and witnessing extraordinary wildlife interactions throughout the day.

Morning

Depart early for a sunrise game drive when predators are at their most active and wildlife begins to stir across the plains.

Afternoon

Continue exploring different areas of the reserve while searching for elephants, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and, during migration season, enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Evening

Return to camp for dinner and relaxation while reflecting on another unforgettable day in the African wilderness.

Day 04 :

Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park

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Today's journey takes you across the Kenya–Tanzania border into the legendary Serengeti National Park. This iconic wilderness stretches across endless plains and is home to one of the largest concentrations of wildlife on Earth.

Morning

Depart the Maasai Mara after breakfast and complete border formalities before continuing into Tanzania.

Afternoon

Enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive through its vast open plains, renowned for predators, massive herbivore herds, and breathtaking scenery.

Evening

Arrive at Dove Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.

Day 05 :

Central Serengeti National Park Expedition

Overview

Explore the wildlife-rich heart of the Serengeti, famous for its abundant predators, expansive plains, and remarkable year-round game viewing.

Morning

Set out at sunrise to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and countless plains game before the day warms up.

Afternoon

Continue your safari across different habitats while learning about the Serengeti ecosystem from your professional guide.

Evening

Return to camp for dinner under Africa's spectacular night sky.

Day 06 :

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Overview

Travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where one of Africa's most spectacular natural wonders awaits. Descend into the world-famous crater for extraordinary wildlife viewing in a unique volcanic ecosystem.

Morning

Enjoy breakfast before departing the Serengeti for Ngorongoro.

Afternoon

Explore the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including endangered black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and hippos.

Evening

Continue to Hhando Coffee Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 07 :

Ngorongoro to Amboseli National Park

Overview

Leave Tanzania behind as you return to Kenya and continue your adventure in Amboseli National Park, where spectacular elephant herds roam beneath the majestic snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Morning

Breakfast before departing Ngorongoro and crossing back into Kenya.

Afternoon

Arrive in Amboseli and enjoy your first game drive through the park's open plains and wetlands.

Evening

Dinner and overnight at Penety Amboseli Resort.

Day 08 :

Exploring Amboseli National Park

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Spend the day discovering one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. Amboseli's wetlands, open grasslands, and magnificent elephant herds provide endless opportunities for wildlife viewing beneath Africa's highest mountain.

Morning

Embark on an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro is often at its clearest.

Afternoon

Continue exploring the park in search of lions, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species.

Evening

Return to your lodge for a final celebratory dinner in the African wilderness

Day 09 :

Amboseli to Nairobi

Overview

Enjoy your final morning surrounded by Kenya's remarkable wildlife before beginning the scenic return journey to Nairobi, bringing your unforgettable East African safari adventure to a memorable close.

Morning

Breakfast at the lodge before departing Amboseli with opportunities for final wildlife sightings as you leave the park.

Afternoon

Travel comfortably back to Nairobi through Kenya's scenic countryside.

Evening

Arrive in Nairobi for drop-off at your hotel, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, or your preferred location, marking the end of your incredible safari.

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