Quick Facts
| Duration | 11 days / 10 nights |
|---|---|
| Countries | Kenya and Tanzania |
| Destinations | Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara |
| Transport | Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof |
| Group Type | Private — your vehicle, your guide, your schedule |
| Price From | USD 2,600–6,500+ pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing) |
| Best For | Travellers wanting the fullest Kenya-Tanzania circuit, from Amboseli's elephants to the Ngorongoro Crater floor |
Cross Kenya and Tanzania's best safari circuits in one private trip. Eleven days. Two countries. Zero shared vehicles.
This itinerary runs entirely in a private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, driven by a dedicated English-speaking guide who stays with you for the Kenya leg and hands you to a Tanzanian counterpart at the border. You set the pace. You choose the stops. No group schedules, no vans, no strangers in your vehicle.
Safari Highlights
- Great Migration access in the Masai Mara, timed for river-crossing season
- Big Five country: Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- Mount Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli's open plains
- Ngorongoro Crater floor descent, one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations
- Two-country crossing via Isebania and Namanga, guided door-to-door with a vehicle handover at each border
- Private, unlimited-mileage game drives for all 11 days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Private pickup and transfer to your Nairobi accommodation. Trip briefing with your guide.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Morning drive south toward Amboseli.
Afternoon game drive on arrival, with Mount Kilimanjaro as backdrop.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Full day of wildlife viewing. Amboseli holds Kenya's largest elephant herds, set against Kilimanjaro's snowcap on clear mornings.
Morning and afternoon game drives.
Day 4: Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive north into the Rift Valley.
Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru, a rhino sanctuary and one of East Africa's top birding sites.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Descend into the Mara ecosystem.
Afternoon game drive across open savannah on arrival.
Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day dedicated to the Mara. Morning and afternoon drives along the Mara River, tracking the Great Migration herds during crossing season.
Day 7: Masai Mara to Serengeti via Isebania Border
Cross into Tanzania at Isebania. Your Kenyan guide and vehicle hand you off to a Tanzanian counterpart at the border, since vehicles registered in one country can't operate inside the other's national parks.
Afternoon arrival and orientation drive in the Serengeti.
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
Full day exploring the central and endless plains.
Prime predator territory, lion, cheetah, and leopard sightings are common year-round.
Day 9: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Drive to the crater rim.
Afternoon at leisure with panoramic crater views from your lodge or camp.
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Lake Manyara / Arusha
Early descent onto the crater floor for a half-day game drive, one of the highest wildlife densities per square kilometre in Africa.
Continue to Lake Manyara or Arusha.
Day 11: Arusha / Namanga Border to Nairobi
Cross back into Kenya via Namanga, where your Tanzanian guide and vehicle hand you back to a Kenyan counterpart for the final leg.
Transfer to Nairobi for your departure flight.
Get Free Quote ›Tour Cost & Pricing
Per-person rates, private Land Cruiser, sharing accommodation. Pricing scales with group size and season.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril–May
- High SeasonJanuary–March, June, October–December
- Peak SeasonJuly–September, Great Migration
Private Land Cruiser Safari Rates (Per Person)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $3,200–$3,900 | $2,850–$3,400 | $2,600–$3,100 |
| High Season | $4,300–$5,200 | $3,800–$4,600 | $3,500–$4,200 |
| Peak Season | $5,400–$6,500+ | $4,900–$5,900 | $4,500–$5,500 |
What's Included & Excluded
| ✓ | Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with unlimited-mileage game drives |
| ✓ | Dedicated English-speaking driver-guide for the full 11 days, including border handovers |
| ✓ | All park entry fees and transit fees |
| ✓ | Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary |
| ✓ | Kenya-Tanzania border crossing assistance at both Isebania and Namanga |
| ✓ | Unlimited bottled drinking water in the vehicle |
| ✗ | International flights |
| ✗ | Visas (Kenya ETA and Tanzania Visa) |
| ✗ | Tips and gratuities |
| ✗ | Alcoholic drinks |
| ✗ | Hot air balloon safaris |
| ✗ | Maasai village visits |
Getting There & Border Logistics
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi. Your guide meets you at arrivals for a private transfer, no shared shuttle.
Isebania Border (Kenya–Tanzania)
Your Kenyan driver-guide and vehicle take you to the border. A Tanzanian driver-guide and vehicle are waiting to continue the journey into the Serengeti. Have your Tanzania visa ready; e-visa applications are processed in advance.
Namanga Border (Tanzania–Kenya)
The same handover process applies on the return leg: your Tanzanian guide and vehicle bring you to Namanga, where a Kenyan guide and vehicle take you on to Nairobi. Your Kenya ETA should be approved before travel.
Yellow Fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you're arriving from or have transited through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Check current requirements with your travel clinic before departure.
