Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

9-Day Camping Safari in Kenya and Tanzania with Masai Mara and Serengeti

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big 5 in Masai Mara
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Admire Mt Kilimanjaro on the way to Amboseli
  • 04 Experience a cultural visit to a Masai Boma and learn about the nomadic way of life
  • 05 Travel through the Great Rift Valley with views of Suswa and Longonot volcanoes

Go on an exciting tented camp safari in Kenya and Tanzania, covering game drives and wildlife exploration in some of the major parks of these regions. Get a rare chance to experience the best of East African wildlife on this tour. Enjoy thrilling game drives, see an astonishing amount of wildlife, and spot rare species of animals on this 9-day safari.

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor, which is referred to as the 'Eden of Africa' as well as the '8th wonder of the world'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Musoma, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Mount Longonot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi

  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyata International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, followed by a private transfer to the hotel in the city.

  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Drive to Masai Mara and First Game Drive

  • Leave Nairobi in the morning and drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

  • Take a short stop at a viewpoint to observe the stunning sights of the Rift Valley below, as well as the distant volcanoes of Suswa and Longonot.

  • Arrive at Masai Mara and go on a short game drive before returning to camp.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Masai Mara

  • After breakfast, spend the full day in Masai Mara on a game drive.

  • You will also have the opportunity for a cultural visit to a Masai Boma (village) and experience the way of life of these famous nomads.

  • Return to camp in the evening.

Overnight stay at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border

  • Have an early breakfast at the lodge, followed by a long drive to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania Border.

  • Stop over at Musoma town on the shores of the largest freshwater lake in Africa.

  • Enter Serengeti through Ndabaka Gate.

Overnight stay at camp.

5
Day 05

Game Drive Across the Plains of Serengeti

  • Go on an early morning game drive. (optional)

  • After breakfast, search for animals in the plains of Serengeti, which gave the reserve its name from the word 'Siringet', a Masai word for endless plains.

Overnight stay at camp.

6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route.

  • If the tour takes place during the great migration, it will be the perfect time to see this phenomenon at the Ndutu plains.

  • Drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Overnight stay at camp.

7
Day 07

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater Floor

  • After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor, which is referred to as the 'Eden of Africa' as well as the '8th wonder of the world'.

  • Explore the area, its scenic landscape, and some wildlife.

Overnight stay at camp.

8
Day 08

Drive to Amboseli National Park

  • Leave early from Ngorongoro and drive via the Namanga border to Amboseli National Park.

  • Arrive at Amboseli.

  • Often called 'the Courtyard of Kilimanjaro', this park is famous for postcard photos of large elephants with the backdrop of the largest free-standing volcano in the world.

  • Overnight stay at camp.

9
Day 09

Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park.

  • Return to camp for an early lunch at noon.

  • After lunch, drive back to Nairobi.

  • Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your departure flight.

Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Great Rift Valley

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Great Rift Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 8 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari in the mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges

  • Private, English-speaking Kenya/Tanzania safari guide

  • Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing

  • Transfers in both directions between the international airport

  • Park fees

  • Crater fees

  • Airport arrival and departure

  • Meet and greet at the airport

  • On safari - vehicles equipped with an ice chest with mineral water, a wildlife guidebook, and a Karibuni welcome packet with useful information for all guests

  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa: USD 50 per person on arrival; USD 100 for USA and Canada passport holders

  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

  • Tips and any items of a personal nature

  • Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 500 per person)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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