9-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari 2025/2026
With 5 Days in Masai Mara & Serengeti Game Reserves | Best Wildebeest Migration Experience .
Destinations:
- Kenya: Masai Mara National Reserve & Amboseli National Park
- Tanzania: Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservancy
Experience a 9-day best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari. You will visit the premier parks in both Kenya and Tanzania. In Kenya, you will visit the Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park, While in Tanzania, you will visit Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservancy.
Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania form Africa’s most diverse, incredible, and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system. It is globally famous for its annual migration of zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, and wildebeest to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, known as the Great Migration. The combination of 5 days in the Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem will ensure you will experience the best wildebeest migrations.
You will also experience the Famous Big Five, visit the Olduvai Gorge, take the Ngorongoro crater tour, get close to the free-ranging elephants, and have spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The combination will ensure the best adventure possible without backtracking.
Price From: $2,400 per person
Photos | Experience at a Glance
Summary Itinerary
Day by Day Overview
Day 1, 2& 3: Masai Mara National Reserve staying at Mara Figtree. + All Meal and game drives
Day 4 & 5: Serengeti National Park staying at Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti. + All Meal and game drives
Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservancy staying at Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge. + All Meal and game drives
Day 7&8: Amboseli National Park staying at Amboseli Kilima Camp. +All Meal and game drives
| Days |
Accommodations |
Destination |
Category |
Optional Activities |
| 1, 2 & 3 |
Mara Figtree |
Masai Mara National Reserve |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit,
-Balloon ride,
-Night game drives
-Sundowner experience |
| 4 & 5 |
Tanzania Bush Camps in Central Serengeti |
Serengeti National Park |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit,
-Balloon ride,
-Night game drives
-Sundowner experience |
| 6 |
Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge |
Ngorongoro Conservancy |
4 Star |
-Olduvai George visit |
| 6-8 |
Amboseli Kilima Camp |
Amboseli National Park |
4 Star |
-Masai village visit, balloon ride |
| 9 |
Departure |
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-Nairobi excursion |
- Meal Plan: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- We can customize to your preference
- Its a private safari
Latest Reviews on TripAdvisor…
The Safari of a Lifetime with Amazing Memories - Choosing a safari in Kenya is about much more than seeing wildlife. While the ultimate goal is to get close to nature and experience the incredible animals, how successful that... read more experience is depends largely on the company you choose and, above all, on your guide. After spending 11 unforgettable days on safari with Amazing Memories, I can confidently say that we made the right choice. I would like to divide this review into three parts: the company, the guide, and the parks.
1. Choosing Amazing Memories
Our choice of Amazing Memories came after extensive research. We contacted four or five companies registered with KATO, carefully comparing itineraries, prices, and reviews. From our very first conversation, Nevill stood out for his professionalism, transparency, and willingness to tailor the trip to our wishes while staying within our budget.
He designed an excellent itinerary, and throughout the entire journey everything went exactly as planned. Every lodge we stayed at was excellent. We did not experience a single issue. Nevil also kept checking in with us during the trip to make sure everything was going well, which showed how much he genuinely cares about his guests.
2. Raphael – Our Guide, Driver, and Companion
Raphael was our guide, driver, and companion throughout the trip, and he was simply outstanding in all three roles.
His ability to find wildlife was remarkable. He always seemed to know where to be and when to be. Also, he had a lot of knowledge about wildlife and was very keen to share with us, which made each encounter more special. While we met other travelers who had quieter safari days, every one of our game drives was filled with memorable sightings and incredible experiences.
Driving in Kenya is a challenge itself. Many transfers from one park to another lasted more than seven hours on roads shared with trucks, potholes, cattle, baboons, and every imaginable obstacle. It requires complete concentration and exceptional driving skills. In that sense, Raphael was such a cautiously driver. But what impressed us even more was Raphael's dedication after each long day. While we were relaxing after seven-eight hours of driving on rough safari tracks, he was inspecting the vehicle, cleaning and preparing it for the following day. Along the way we passed groups stranded in remote areas waiting for mechanics, yet during our 3,000 km journey we never had a single mechanical issue. That was no coincidence—it was the result of Raphael's professionalism and care.
Beyond his skills, Raphael was a wonderful company. Spending 11 days together with me, my wife, and our two boys is probably not the easiest assignment, yet he made every day enjoyable with his kindness, good humour, patience, and positive attitude. By the end of the trip, he felt much more like a friend than just a guide.
3. The Parks
Our itinerary included Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo East National Park. Each park has its own unique character, landscapes, wildlife, vegetation, and local culture. Looking back, our only regret is that we did not have even more time to explore them.
The Maasai Mara amazed us with its abundance of big cats and enormous herds of wildlife. In Amboseli, we had the unforgettable feeling of standing in the middle of a herd of elephants as they slowly moved toward the swamps beneath the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha offered wonderful opportunities to get incredibly close to giraffes, rhinos, and spectacular birdlife. Finally, Tsavo East gave us a little bit of everything, but what captivated me most was its vastness and remoteness, making it feel truly wild and untouched.
After 11 incredible days, we are returning to Brazil with exactly what the company's name promises: Amazing Memories! We are taking home unforgettable wildlife encounters, thousands of photos, wonderful stories, and a deep appreciation for Kenya, its people, and its extraordinary natural beauty. We wholeheartedly recommend Amazing Memories to anyone looking for an authentic, well-organized, and truly unforgettable safari experience.
Fabi G
July 18, 2026
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Park entrance fees.
- Game drives in our 4wd vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Private transport.
- Full Board Hotel Accommodation while on safari.
- All activities (unless labeled as optional).
- Enough mineral bottled water while on safari.
- A professional safari guide.
- Daily safari and wildlife briefing.
- Airports meet and greet.
- All government taxes where applicable.
- Transfers from and to the airport.
PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Medical insurance
- Passports and visas
- Driver/ Guide Gratuity and Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Why Book with us:
- All our guests are well covered under the AMREF Evacuation Cover– This is complimentary.
- We are KATO Bonded – Book with reassurance and peace of mind
- Our guides are all licensed by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association.
Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your safari will start with a pick-up at JKIA Airport. You will later drive to Masai Mara National Reserve.
On your way, you will have a stop-over at the Great Rift valley viewpoint for a panorama view of the escarpment, a chance for a photo session, attend washrooms, and an opportunity to visit Curio shops.
You will then Proceed and arrive at Masai Mara, one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves, in time for lunch.
Check-in at Mara Figtree lodge (Located inside the park) and have a hot lunch. Freshen up and have some time to relax and enjoy the property.
Around 4 pm, you will head for an afternoon game drive. The game drive starts at the gate since the lodge is inside the park.
The Reserve is globally famous for its exceptional population of Big cats and the Great annual wildebeest migration to and from the Serengeti every year from July to October, also known as the 7th Wonder of the world.
After the game drive, you will head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: 2nd Night in Masai Mara National Reserve
Morning breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara National Reserve searching for the Big 5and other animals.
In case your safari falls from July to October, you will have the privilege to witness the 7th wonder of the world, the annual wildebeest migration, especially while crossing the crocodile-loaded river Mara.
After the game drive, you will head to the lodge to freshen up and proceed for a freshly prepared hot dinner. Later have overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: 3rd Night in Masai Mara National Reserve
Today’s program is also very flexible; you can choose between three options.
Option 1: Breakfast and exit the lodge with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the Mara Reserve, searching for the Big 5 and other animals.
Option 2: You may opt to have an early morning game drive in search of the big cat and the killings, return for breakfast, freshen up and spend the rest of the mid-morning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive around 4 pm, searching for Big five and other animals.
Option 3: Go on for an optional hot air balloon ride (USD 450pp) in the early morning, followed by mid-morning game drives before driving to the lodge for lunch. Later have an afternoon game drive.
After the game drive, you will head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Note: With any of the three options, you can make arrangements for an Optional Visit to the Masai Village at USD 30PP.
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart with packed lunch to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. After visa formalities at the Isebania border, you shall proceed to Serengeti.
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest and most famous national park; also a world heritage site and recently proclaimed a 7th worldwide wonder, the Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing
You will arrive in the late afternoon at Tanzania Bush Camp with a game drive en-route. Freshen up and have dinner at the Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast at the camp, you shall depart with packed lunch for a whole day game drive at the park for a chance to see the BIG 5, Migrations, and even many more animals.
You will later return for dinner and overnight in the evening at Tanzania Bush Camp Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservancy
Morning breakfast and then drive to Ngorongoro Conservancy. You will arrive in time for lunch with a game drive en-route at Ngorongoro Kudu Lodge.
You will then leave the camp for a half-day crater tour after lunch.
About the Crater: The Ngorongoro Conservation Area as a whole has much to offer, but the jewel in its crown is, without a doubt, the eponymous crater – an area of 265 sq km, which is 610 meters deep and 19 km across. The rim of the crater is an astounding 2286 meters above sea level. The floor contains a small soda lake called Lake Magadi, and it is estimated that 30000 animals live in the crater, making it the most intensive safari game viewing area on earth. It was therefore very fittingly declared a World Heritage Site in 1978. A visit to Tanzania is incomplete without a safari visit to the park.
Later you will drive back for dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservancy – Amboseli National Park
Have breakfast and then drive to Amboseli National Park with a packed lunch. After visa formalities at The Namanga border, you shall proceed to Amboseli National Park.
You will arrive at Amboseli National Park around 2 pm. You will have a bush lunch on a hill facing Mt Kilimanjaro. After lunch, you will continue with your game drives.
This is the best park to get close to the free-ranging elephants, over 1600 elephants, and have spectacular views of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Also, you will have an opportunity to get the best snapshots of the unique African sunset and sunrise.
After the game drive, you will drive to the camp and check in at Amboseli Kilima Camp. You will freshen up and proceed for a warm dinner with soothing traditional music in the background.
You will later have an overnight at the camp.
Day 8: Amboseli National Park
On this day, you have two options to choose from:
Option one; You may opt to have an early morning game drive, return for a hot breakfast, freshen up, and spend the rest of the midmorning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or just relaxing. Later have lunch and proceed for the evening game drive. Finally, return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Option 2: You may have an early breakfast and proceed for a whole day game drive with a packed lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and turn in for the night.
Day 9: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will drive back to Nairobi, where you will spend the day with optional activities depending on your flight schedule. This is where your 9-Day Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari ends
Optional Activities in Nairobi
1. Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage.
2. Visit the Giraffe Center
3. Dinner or Lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant for meat lovers.
4. Visit Maasai Market.
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