Sample itinerary · 14 days · Kenya
14-Day Grand East Africa Private Safari
The once-in-a-lifetime itinerary: Kenya and Tanzania's greatest parks in a single unhurried journey, finished on a Zanzibar beach or in Rwanda's gorilla forests.
Private guide · Private vehicle · Custom lodge options
Your Safari Route
A private, point-to-point journey — your own guide and vehicle throughout, moving at your pace with lodges matched to your style.
- Masai MaraBegin in Kenya's Masai Mara — private conservancy camps, exceptional big cats, and, in season, the migration's Mara River crossings.
- SerengetiCross into Tanzania and fly to the Serengeti for the endless plains and the other half of the migration's stage, with unhurried time throughout.
- NgorongoroFinish at the Ngorongoro Crater, then fly out — with the option to extend to Zanzibar or gorilla trekking.
- Zanzibar or Rwanda finale
- Masai MaraFinish at the Ngorongoro Crater, then fly out — with the option to extend to Zanzibar or gorilla trekking.
Day by Day
Days 1–4Masai Mara
Begin in Kenya's Masai Mara — private conservancy camps, exceptional big cats, and, in season, the migration's Mara River crossings.
Days 4–7Amboseli or Laikipia
Add a second Kenyan ecosystem — Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, or Laikipia's rhino conservancies and walking safaris.
Days 7–11Serengeti
Cross into Tanzania and fly to the Serengeti for the endless plains and the other half of the migration's stage, with unhurried time throughout.
Days 11–14Ngorongoro & departure
Finish at the Ngorongoro Crater, then fly out — with the option to extend to Zanzibar or gorilla trekking.
What Makes This Journey Special
Fourteen nights across Kenya and Tanzania is the grand tour: multiple ecosystems, the migration, and the finest camps, all at a pace that lets each place breathe. It's the trip of a lifetime, done properly.
Every signature East African ecosystem in one trip
Private guides and light-aircraft routing throughout
Balloon flight over the Mara or Serengeti
Choice of beach or gorilla finale
Make This Safari Your Own
Reweight the countries and parks, add gorilla trekking or a Zanzibar finish, choose private conservancies throughout, or slow the pace with extra nights.
- Upgrade to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps
- Add a hot-air balloon safari at dawn
- Extend to Zanzibar, Diani, or Cape Town
- Add nights for a slower, more private pace
- Tailor for a honeymoon, family, or photography trip
Custom pricing
Custom pricing is based on travel dates, lodge category, party size, routing, and itinerary design.
Best Time to Travel
The ideal window is July–October for peak game and migration; January–February for warm weather, with dry-season game viewing and clearer skies. Timing can be shaped around your preferred experience, lodge availability, and travel style.
Choose Your Lodge Style
Every stay is quoted to your chosen style — no fixed packages, no shared departures.
Boutique Comfort
Intimate, characterful camps with genuine warmth and personal service.
Custom pricingPremium Tented Camp
Spacious canvas suites blending classic safari style with real comfort.
Custom pricingLuxury Safari Lodge
Refined lodges with pools, spas, fine dining, and sweeping views.
Custom pricingPrivate Conservancy Camp
Exclusive-use land, off-grid privacy, walking, and night drives.
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Itinerary Questions
Is 14 days too long for a safari?
Not for this journey — across two countries and multiple ecosystems, fourteen nights lets each place breathe rather than rushing. It suits returning travelers or a once-in-a-lifetime trip where the flights are more than justified.
Can this include gorilla trekking?
Yes — Rwanda's easy access makes gorilla trekking a natural add-on within a grand East African journey. We secure permits first and build the routing around the confirmed dates.
How private is this itinerary?
Entirely — private vehicles and guides throughout, with private conservancies chosen where possible for exclusive access and fewer vehicles. The pace and focus are entirely yours.
Is this itinerary private or shared?
It is private throughout. You travel with your own guide, private vehicle, and schedule — never sharing your safari with strangers.
Can this be planned as a luxury safari?
Yes. Every stay can be raised to luxury lodges or private conservancy camps, with flights and service matched accordingly.
Can this itinerary work for a honeymoon?
Beautifully. We add romantic lodges, private dinners, and a gentler pace, and can finish on a beach for a barefoot end to the trip.
Can I add Zanzibar or another beach destination?
Yes. A beach extension to Zanzibar, Diani, or Mauritius is a popular finish and easy to route into the journey.
Can I add a hot-air balloon safari?
Where it is offered — such as the Masai Mara or Serengeti — a dawn balloon flight with a champagne breakfast can be added.
How is pricing calculated?
Every journey is quoted to your travel dates, lodge category, party size, and routing. There are no fixed package prices.
Does African Safari Reserve operate the safari directly?
African Safari Reserve curates safari journeys through trusted destination partners. We do not claim to own or operate a national park, wildlife reserve, lodge, airline, or government tourism authority.
Make This Journey Yours
This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Tell us your dates and travel style and we'll shape a private itinerary around you — with transparent, custom pricing.