Travellers looking for a reliable, well-paced trip often choose this 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari, run by Eastern Voyage Safaris with an experienced driver-guide throughout.
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Why Choose This 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Choosing a 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari means your itinerary is planned around realistic driving distances and the parks that matter most for this trip, so you spend more time on game drives and less time on the road. Eastern Voyage Safaris tailors the pace, vehicle and accommodation to what you need.
Best Time for a 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari
Most of the parks on this 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari can be visited year-round, though the dry months generally give the easiest game viewing as wildlife concentrates around permanent water. The green season brings lower rates, fewer visitors and lush scenery, with trade-offs in some road conditions. We can help you time a 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari to match what you most want to see.
This 9-day grand safari is our most complete cross-border itinerary, combining Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Amboseli with Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara — five parks across two countries in a single trip.
Itinerary
Border logistics are handled entirely by our team, with a vehicle and driver-guide change at the Tanzania side of the crossing.
Day 1 – Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Depart Nairobi and drive to the Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Day 2 – Full Day Maasai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives across the reserve.
Day 3 – Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park (Border Crossing)
Cross into Tanzania and continue into the Serengeti, arriving for an evening game drive.
Day 4 – Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s plains.
Day 5 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart after a final morning game drive and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
A morning game drive on the crater floor before returning to the rim for lunch.
Day 7 – Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara for an afternoon game drive through the park’s forest and floodplains.
Day 8 – Lake Manyara to Arusha (Fly to Amboseli)
Return to Arusha and connect with a flight back into Kenya to Amboseli, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Day 9 – Amboseli to Nairobi, Departure
A final morning game drive before driving back to Nairobi for an onward flight home.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicles (Kenya and Tanzania sections) with driver-guides
- Border crossing assistance
- Domestic flight connecting back into Kenya
- Park entry and conservation fees
- 8 nights’ accommodation on a full-board basis
- Game drives as per the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees for both countries
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your driver-guides and camp staff
Terms & Conditions
Rates are per person sharing and vary by lodge category, season and group size; a single supplement applies for solo travellers. A deposit confirms your safari, with the balance due before departure.
If you would like to extend or adjust this trip, this 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari can be combined with additional nights elsewhere in Kenya or Tanzania, or a beach extension. Get in touch and we will tailor the itinerary, pace and accommodation level to your travel dates and budget.
Every 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari with Eastern Voyage Safaris includes an experienced local guide, comfortable transport, and bottled water throughout the day. We can also arrange add-ons such as lunch at a local restaurant or extra stops, depending on what interests your group.
This 9-Day Kenya & Tanzania Grand Safari is run with an experienced local guide and reliable transport, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Let us know if you would like to adjust the schedule, add a stop, or combine it with another activity nearby.
Browse our other Kenya and Tanzania safari packages if you would like to compare options before booking.
