9‑Day Kenya & Tanzania Mid‑Range Safari (2025‑2027)

Explore the ultimate 9‑Day Kenya & Tanzania mid‑range safari 2025–2027, a perfect blend of comfort, wildlife, and value. This carefully structured Kenya Tanzania Safari package spans must‑see destinations like Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and families seeking high‑impact game viewing without the luxury price tag, it delivers an unforgettable East Africa Safari experience. Whether you’re searching for a “9‑day mid‑range Kenya Tanzania safari 2025”, “Best 9‑day East Africa safari 2026”, or “Kenya Tanzania safari package 2027”, this itinerary checks every box—expert local guides, mid‑category accommodations, seamless cross‑border logistics, and prime Great Migration timing.

Quick Highlights:

• 9 days immersed in Kenya’s and Tanzania’s premier parks

• Mid‑range lodges, full-board meals, private 4×4 game drives

• Visit: Masai Mara → Amboseli → Serengeti → Ngorongoro

• Optimal travel window: July to October for famous Wildebeest Migration crossings

• Includes Maasai culture experience and scenic views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Learn more on our Kenya Safari Tips and discover wildlife highlights in our Tanzania Wild Spots Guide.

Explore the dramatic Mara‑Serengeti Great Migration 

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9‑Day Safari at a Glance:

• Day 1–2: Nairobi arrival → Masai Mara game drives

• Day 3–4: Amboseli NP visits with Kilimanjaro views

• Day 5–6: Cross into Serengeti—prime Great Migration territory

• Day 7: Descend into wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater

• Day 8: Optional cultural visit or Maasai community experience

• Day 9: Return to Nairobi, depart or extend

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9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Mid‑Range Safari Itinerary

Destinations Covered: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Type: Mid‑range | Private 4×4 | Full-board lodges
Best Travel Time: July–October (Migration); Jan–Mar (Calving Season)

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Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya

• Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel or Eka Hotel (Mid‑Range)

• Meals: Bed & Breakfast
  Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You’ll be met by our driver-guide and transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax or enjoy a short city excursion (optional visit to Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum).

📍 Internal link suggestion: Visit Nairobi Giraffe Centre

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Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara – Afternoon Game Drive

• Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp / Ashnil Mara Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch and enjoy your first afternoon game drive. The Mara is home to the Big Five and over 470 species of birds.

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Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

• Accommodation: Zebra Plains Camp / Ashnil Mara Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Spend a full day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives, or opt for a full-day drive with picnic lunch by the Mara River. Optional balloon safari available at dawn.

 Learn about the Great Migration – Serengeti & Mara (Wikipedia)

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Day 4: Masai Mara to Amboseli – Scenic Transfer

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli / Sentrim Amboseli

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famed for its vast elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in the late afternoon for a short sunset drive en route to your lodge.

 Why Visit Amboseli National Park

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Day 5: Full Day in Amboseli National Park

• Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli / Sentrim Amboseli

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Enjoy a full day in Amboseli with two game drives. Watch elephants roam the plains with Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak in the background. Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village.

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Day 6: Amboseli to Serengeti (via Namanga border)

• Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp / Into Wild Africa Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Early morning drive to the Namanga border, clear customs, and enter Tanzania. Continue to Serengeti National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti — home to big cats, herds, and kopjes.

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Day 7: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

• Accommodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp / Into Wild Africa Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration or explore predator-rich areas for cheetahs, lions, and leopards.

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Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge / Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  Depart Serengeti with a morning game drive en route. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the world’s most spectacular safari destinations. Overnight on the crater rim.

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Day 9: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Depart via Arusha

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Expect black rhinos, lions, hyenas, and large hippo pools. After lunch, drive to Arusha for a late flight or overnight (optional).

Optional Extension: Add a Zanzibar Beach Extension or a Cultural Day in Arusha.

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Experience the best of East Africa on a mid-range 9-day safari adventure. Explore Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Amboseli — all with expert guides, seamless cross-border travel, and comfort-focused lodges.
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