10 Days Naboisho, Eastern Serengeti and Ruaha

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Starts: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (NBO)
Ends: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR)
Visiting: Hemingways Nairobi · Mara Naboisho Conservancy · Serengeti National Park (east) · Ruaha National Park
Best for: Travellers who want quieter areas, big cats and walking, and those combining Kenya with southern Tanzania

From US$17,654per person sharing, 2026 high-season rate, internal flights included, for travel until 31 December 20262027 rates on requestEnquire about this safari

DestinationKenya Tanzania

Length10 Days

ExperiencesBalloon Flights Bush Walks Culture Night Drives Walking Safari Wildlife Viewing

Overview

A flying safari across Kenya and Tanzania, staying in a private conservancy, a remote corner of the Serengeti and Ruaha, Tanzania's great southern wilderness.

This safari links three areas chosen for their wildlife and for being away from the crowds. After a night in Nairobi you fly to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, where limits on vehicle numbers and the freedom to walk, drive at night and sleep out in a fly camp make for a more personal side of the Masai Mara ecosystem.

From Kenya you cross into Tanzania and the eastern Serengeti. Namiri Plains sits in an area long closed to protect its cheetah, and it remains one of the best places in Africa to watch big cats.

The final stay is at Jabali Ridge in Ruaha, a park of baobabs, sand rivers and big lion prides, with a real chance of wild dog. A last flight takes you to Dar es Salaam for your journey home.

Highlights

Two countries and three wildlife areas, linked by short flights
Walks, night drives and fly camping in a private Mara conservancy
Maasai community visits at Naboisho
Some of Africa's best cheetah viewing in the eastern Serengeti
Optional balloon flight over the Serengeti
Wild dog, lion and elephant in Ruaha
Infinity pool and spa at Jabali Ridge

Experiences

Day game drives
Night drives
Guided bush walks
Fly camping
Cultural visits
Hot-air balloon flight (optional)
Spa treatments

Route at a glance

Approximate route; flights and transfers are confirmed with your quote. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth.

1 nightHemingways Nairobi, Nairobi
3 nightsNaboisho Camp, Mara Naboisho Conservancy
2 nightsNamiri Plains, Eastern Serengeti
3 nightsJabali Ridge, Ruaha National Park

Day 1 Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive to Hemingways Nairobi
Day 2 Fly from Wilson Airport to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Day 5 Fly from the Masai Mara to the eastern Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 7 Fly from the Serengeti to Ruaha National Park
Day 10 Fly from Ruaha to Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam

Start: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi (NBO)
End: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam (DAR)

Day by day

Day 1Hemingways Nairobi

You are met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and driven to Hemingways Nairobi, a small boutique hotel in the leafy suburb of Karen. If you arrive in time, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the author of Out of Africa, or feed the Rothschild giraffes at the nearby Giraffe Centre. Otherwise, rest after your flight before the safari begins.Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi

Days 2–4Naboisho Camp, Mara Naboisho Conservancy

Transfer to Wilson Airport for a light-aircraft flight to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. Naboisho Camp has nine spacious tents, each with a veranda and en-suite bathroom.Because the conservancy limits the number of vehicles and allows activities not permitted in the reserve, you can explore in several ways: game drives by day and after dark, guided walks with Maasai guides, and a night in a fly camp under the stars. Look for lion, cheetah, elephant and giraffe among the plains game, and spend time with the local Maasai communities.Overnight: Naboisho Camp (3 nights, all meals)

Days 5–6Namiri Plains, Eastern Serengeti

Fly south across the border to Tanzania and the eastern Serengeti. Namiri Plains stands in a remote area that was closed to visitors for many years to protect its big cats, and it is now one of the best places in Africa to see cheetah, as well as lion, leopard and serval.Head out at dawn on game drives across the open plains, or explore on foot with your guide. Between drives, relax by the pool or book a massage, and watch animals coming to drink at the nearby spring. An early-morning balloon flight over the Serengeti can be added.Overnight: Namiri Plains (2 nights, all meals)

Days 7–9Jabali Ridge, Ruaha National Park

Fly south to Ruaha, Tanzania's great wilderness park of baobab forest, dry sand rivers and palm-lined riverbanks. It holds around a tenth of Africa's lions, along with leopard, buffalo, large elephant herds, endangered wild dog and more than 500 bird species.Jabali Ridge is built among granite boulders and old baobabs, with eight airy suites, each with a king-size bed, rain shower and private deck looking over the forest. Spend your days on game drives and walks, and the hot hours at the infinity pool, spa or library. In the dry season, watch elephants digging for water in the riverbeds; in the rains, the Mwagusi River starts to flow again. Dinners are served by lantern light under the stars.Overnight: Jabali Ridge (3 nights, all meals)

Day 10Fly to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you are taken to the airstrip for your flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, to connect with your onward flight.

Where you'll stay

Hemingways Nairobi and its gardens in Karen, from the air

Hemingways Nairobi (Per adult sharing per night, excluding fees)View lodge

Naboisho Camp (Per adult sharing per night, excluding fees)View lodge

Namiri Plains Camp (Per adult sharing per night, excluding fees)View lodge

Jabali Ridge (Per adult sharing per night, excluding fees)View lodge

Lodge prices are per night and exclude park fees. Your quote covers the whole trip, including flights and transfers within Africa.

Price & inclusions

From US$17,654per person sharing, 2026 high-season rate, internal flights included, for travel until 31 December 20262027 rates on request

Every safari is priced for your dates, group and choice of camps. Tell us when you would like to travel and we will send a detailed quote within 24 hours.

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Included

Airport and airstrip transfers
1 night at Hemingways Nairobi
8 nights on safari with all meals and local drinks
Light-aircraft flights from Nairobi to Naboisho, the Serengeti, Ruaha and Dar es Salaam
Game drives, guided walks and night drives as described

Not included

International flights
Kenya and Tanzania visas
Park and conservancy fees
Hot-air balloon flight
Massages and spa treatments
Premium wines, champagne and spirits
Travel and cancellation insurance
Gratuities and items of a personal nature

Optional extras

Hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti
Fly camping at Naboisho
Extend with a beach stay on Zanzibar or the Tanzanian coast

Good to know

Available January to March and June to December
This safari crosses from Kenya into Tanzania, so you need visas for both countries
Light-aircraft flights allow 15 kg of luggage per person, in soft bags
Namiri Plains has some of the best big-cat viewing in the Serengeti, but sightings are never guaranteed

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