8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari 2026–2027
Experience an 8-day luxury safari across Kenya and Tanzania. Visit Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Maasai Mara 2026-2027
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8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Luxury Safari
Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi → Transfer to Amboseli National Park
- Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
- Day 3: Amboseli → Maasai Mara
- Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
- Day 5: Maasai Mara → Serengeti (Tanzania)
- Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
- Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Game Drive
- Day 8: Ngorongoro → Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Safari Overview
This 8-day luxury safari brings together the top wildlife destinations in both Kenya and Tanzania, offering a perfect mix of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable moments. Your journey begins in Nairobi, where you will head to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Here, you can enjoy peaceful game drives across open plains, watching elephants, giraffes, lions, and many other animals as they roam freely.
You will then travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara, known for its incredible wildlife and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal). The Mara is one of the best places in Africa to see lions, cheetahs, and large herds of antelopes. The scenery is breathtaking, and each drive gives you a chance to witness exciting wildlife moments. You may also visit a Maasai village to learn about local traditions and culture.After exploring Kenya, your safari continues into Tanzania, where you will spend three amazing days in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is known for its endless golden plains, huge herds of wildebeest and zebras, and high chances of spotting big cats like lions and cheetahs. Sunrise and sunset game drives offer beautiful photography opportunities and peaceful moments surrounded by nature.
Your journey ends with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique wildlife destinations in the world. This massive volcanic crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and flamingos. The scenery inside the crater is stunning, with forests, lakes, and open grasslands all within one area.Throughout the safari, you will stay in luxury lodges and tented camps, enjoy delicious meals, and travel with experienced guides who ensure a safe, comfortable, and exciting experience. This itinerary is perfect for couples, families, groups of friends, or solo travelers who want a high-quality safari with amazing wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable memories.
What to Expect on the Safari
During this safari, you will travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle guided by an experienced English-speaking guide who is dedicated to giving you the best sightings and a comfortable journey. You will stay in luxury lodges and tented camps, each offering modern amenities, delicious meals, and relaxing spaces to unwind after your daily adventures.
Every day brings exciting game drives through some of Africa’s most famous parks, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. These parks are home to Africa’s legendary wildlife such as lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, rhinos, hippos, and many more. The scenery changes beautifully along the wayfrom wide savannah plains to rolling hills and dramatic volcanic landscapesgiving you endless opportunities for photography.
In the evenings, you can relax at your lodge, enjoy warm hospitality, and listen to the sounds of nature. You may also choose optional experiences like visiting a Maasai community for cultural insight or enjoying a hot air balloon ride for breathtaking sunrise views over the plains. This safari is designed to offer adventure, comfort, and unforgettable memories at every step.
Destinations to Visit
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli is one of Africa’s best places to seelarge elephant herds up close, often walking peacefully across the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. The park is known for its wide-open landscapes, green swamps where animals gather to drink, and excellent birdlife. Whether you enjoy photography or simply love beautiful scenery, Amboseli offers unforgettable wildlife moments in a calm and picturesque setting.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Maasai Mara is world-famous for its rich wildlife and its role in the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras move across its plains (seasonal). Here you can expect to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many more animals in their natural habitat. The reserve also offers cultural experiences, with nearby Maasai villages where you can learn about the traditions, lifestyle, and history of the Maasai people.
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti is known for its endless golden plains, incredible wildlife populations, and dramatic predator sightings. It is home to the Great Migration and some of the world’s highest concentrations of lions and cheetahs. Each area of the Serengeti offers something uniqueriver valleys full of hippos, rocky kopjes where big cats rest, and vast grasslands filled with giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Every game drive brings new excitement and amazing photography opportunities.
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder and one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Formed millions of years ago, this huge volcanic crater protects more than 25,000 animals within its walls. It is one of the few places where you can see the rare black rhino alongside lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and colorful flamingos. With its mix of forests, lakes, open grasslands, and dramatic views, the crater offers a truly unique safari experience.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi → Transfer to Amboseli
Arrive at Nairobi International Airport and meet your friendly safari guide. After a warm welcome, begin your drive to Amboseli National Park, a journey of about 4–5 hours with beautiful scenery along the way. As you enter the park, enjoy your first short game drive and start spotting animals like elephants, zebras, and giraffes. Check in at your luxury lodge overlooking the stunning Mount Kilimanjaro and relax for the evening.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Spend the full day exploring Amboseli’s wide-open plains. This park is famous for its huge elephant herds that often walk in front of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating perfect photo moments. You may also see lions, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of colorful birds around the swamps. After a relaxed picnic or lodge lunch, continue your game viewing before returning to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful night.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Amboseli → Maasai Mara
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara. You may choose to drive or take a short flight for more comfort and time savings. On arrival in the Mara, head out for an afternoon game drive to spot lions, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras roaming the plains. In the evening, settle into your luxury lodge and enjoy beautiful sunset views over the savannah.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day discovering the wonders of Maasai Mara. Morning and afternoon game drives give you the best chance to see predators like lions and cheetahs, as well as large herds of elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. If you’re interested, you can visit a nearby Maasai village to learn about their culture, traditional dances, and way of life. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Maasai Mara → Serengeti (Tanzania)
After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and continue your adventure toward the Serengeti. Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way and stop for photos as you travel through open plains and rolling hills. Once you reach Serengeti National Park, begin your first game drive, spotting wildlife as you make your way to your luxury tented camp. Enjoy dinner and unwind under the starlit African sky.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Serengeti. Search for lions lounging on rocky kopjes, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, and leopards resting in trees. Explore river areas where hippos and crocodiles are often seen. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and end your day with a beautiful sunset game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Luxury Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your morning with a final Serengeti game drive, then travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari in one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa. Look for lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hyenas, and flamingos around the lake. After your crater experience, head to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Luxury Lodge near Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Ngorongoro → Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with views of the highlands. Depending on your schedule, you may take a short scenic walk or enjoy a final quick game drive before driving back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your safari ends here with wonderful memories of Kenya and Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Cost for this safari
The price for this 8-day Kenya and Tanzania luxury safari starts from $6,200 per person. This rate includes your comfortable accommodations, meals during the safari, private guide, park fees, and all transfers, giving you a complete and worry-free experience. The final cost can vary depending on your travel dates, how many people are in your group, and the type of lodges you prefer. Peak seasons such as the Great Migration months may be slightly higher, and travelers who choose to fly between parks instead of driving may also see a price difference. Since every safari is customized, we are happy to adjust the plan based on your budget and preferences and provide you with an updated quote anytime.
Safari Inclusions
- All park entrance and conservation fees
- Luxury accommodations in lodges and tented camps
- All meals as per itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Unlimited game drives
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- All government taxes
Safari Exclusions
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
This 8-day Kenya and Tanzania luxury safari offers a perfect combination of adventure, wildlife, and comfort. From Amboseli and Maasai Mara in Kenya to Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania, every day brings new experiences, amazing animals, and unforgettable landscapes.