8 days Private Serengeti and Masai Mara Tour Package from Nairobi

8-Day Private Serengeti & Masai Mara Tour – Highlights:

• Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Luxury city hotel & optional cultural excursions
• Day 2: Nairobi → Masai Mara – Afternoon game drive 
• Day 3: Full-day game drive in Masai Mara 
• Day 4: Masai Mara → Serengeti via Isebania border 
• Day 5: Full-day Serengeti game drive 
• Day 6: Serengeti morning game drive → Ngorongoro Crater rim lodge 
• Day 7: Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive 
• Day 8: Ngorongoro → Arusha

Overview

Experience the ultimate East African adventure on this 8-day private luxury safari from Nairobi to Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti. Combining breathtaking landscapes, premium lodges, and world-class wildlife encounters, this tour is crafted for travelers seeking comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable experiences. Travel in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, guided by professional English-speaking safari guides who know the hidden corners of these iconic reserves. From the golden savannahs of Masai Mara to the endless plains of Serengeti, encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests, while enjoying luxurious accommodation and personalized service at every stop.

This safari also offers seamless border transfers into Tanzania, ensuring smooth travel between countries while you focus on wildlife immersion and photography opportunities. Each day blends adventure, comfort, and relaxation from morning and afternoon game drives to gourmet meals, sundowners, and stargazing in the African wilderness. Perfect for honeymooners, families, photographers, and discerning travelers, this 8-day safari promises unmatched wildlife encounters, cultural insights, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Luxury City Stay

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where your private driver-guide will meet you for a seamless transfer to your luxury Nairobi hotel. Spend the day relaxing in elegant surroundings, enjoying spa treatments, rooftop lounges, or fine dining. Optional excursions include visits to Nairobi’s cultural sites such as the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, or Karen Blixen Museum. Unwind and prepare for your safari adventure while enjoying personalized service and comfort.

• Meals: Bed & Breakfast
• Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi → Masai Mara – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints and photo spots. Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp in Masai Mara and enjoy a warm welcome, refreshing drinks, and lunch. Embark on your first afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other savannah wildlife. Return to your lodge for a gourmet dinner and evening relaxation under the African sky.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara

Day 3: Full-Day Luxury Game Drive in Masai Mara

Today, enjoy a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, exploring Masai Mara’s abundant wildlife. Witness lion prides patrolling, cheetahs hunting, elephants migrating across the plains, hippos in rivers, and possibly elusive leopards in trees. Stop for a scenic bush lunch beneath an acacia tree, then continue your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for sundowners and a peaceful evening, soaking in the sounds of the wild.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara

Day 4: Masai Mara → Serengeti via Isebania Border

Enjoy a final morning game drive before departing Masai Mara for the Isebania border. Your Kenyan guide hands you over to the Tanzanian guide for a smooth transition. Enter Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings and photography opportunities along the way. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains, where lions, elephants, and antelope roam freely. End the day with a sunset view and dinner under the starlit Serengeti sky.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Full-Day Luxury Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains, home to abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Spot lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs hunting, hyenas roaming, giraffes gracefully moving across savannah, and if in season, wildebeest or zebra migration herds. Enjoy a bush lunch under an acacia tree, surrounded by wildlife. Continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your camp for a relaxing evening and fine dining.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge

Begin the day with a morning game drive while leaving Serengeti. Travel through scenic highlands and Maasai villages, arriving at your luxurious crater-rim lodge overlooking Ngorongoro Crater. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views, exploring viewpoints, and soaking in the serene atmosphere. Enjoy a gourmet dinner while the sun sets over this iconic natural wonder.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury lodge at Ngorongoro Crater rim

Day 7: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife habitats. Spot rhinos, lions, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, and colorful flamingos along soda lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater surrounded by extraordinary scenery. Continue your afternoon exploration before returning to your crater-rim lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Luxury lodge at Ngorongoro Crater rim

Day 8: Ngorongoro → Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a final drive through the Ngorongoro highlands or local Maasai villages. Depart for Arusha, where your private driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or airport for onward travel. Reflect on your 8-day luxury safari, filled with wildlife, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable memories of Kenya and Tanzania.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Not included

Inclusions

• Private luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
• All border crossing assistance
• 7 nights luxury accommodations in Kenya & Tanzania
• All meals as listed (B, L, D)
• Unlimited game drives
• All park entry fees
• Professional English-speaking safari guides
• Bottled water during game drives
• Scenic photo stops
• Government taxes & levies

Exclusions

• International & local flights
• Nairobi/Arusha hotel before or after safari
• Tips to driver–guides & lodge staff
• Drinks, laundry, and personal expenses
• Hot air balloon safari
• Visa fees for Kenya & Tanzania
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities not listed

Optional Add-Ons

• Hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara or Serengeti
• Maasai tribe cultural visit
• Private professional wildlife photographer
• Candlelit bush dinner or romantic sundowner
• Serengeti walking safari (selected camps only)
• Coffee tour in Arusha
• Domestic flight upgrades

Packing Tips

• Lightweight, breathable clothing
• Warm jacket for early mornings
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhat
• Camera with extra memory and batteries
• Insect repellent & binoculars
• Personal medication
• Quick-dry towel & small backpack

Booking Information

• How to Book: Contact via email, WhatsApp, or phone
• Deposit: Required to secure booking
• Payment Methods: Bank transfer, mobile money, credit card
• Confirmation: Final payment due 30 days before travel

Cancellation Policy

• 91+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% administration fee
• 61–90 days: 25% of total cost charged
• 31–60 days: 50% charged
• 15–30 days: 75% charged
• 0–14 days or no-show: 100% charged

Notes:

• Cancellations must be submitted in writing
• Refunds processed within 14 business days
• Assistance with rescheduling for airline cancellations, political unrest, or force majeure
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended

This 8-Day Private Serengeti & Masai Mara Safari from Nairobi is crafted for travelers seeking luxury, adventure, and immersive wildlife experiences. From the vast savannahs of Masai Mara to the endless plains of Serengeti and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and premium hospitality. Perfect for honeymooners, families, photographers, or those seeking the ultimate East African safari.