4-Day Lake Naivasha & Masai Mara Comfort Private Safari
4 days through Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara. Mid-range private itinerary proposal with an indicative researched price; request a dated quote.
from $1,204 (indicative) per person
Small-group safaris
17-Day Cape Town & Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Premier Small-Group Safari
- Length
- 17 days
- Start and end
- Cape Town → Nairobi
- Accommodation
- Luxury+ proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
- Group size
- Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
- Price from
- $48,800 (indicative) pp sharing
Overview
17-Day Cape Town & Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Premier Small-Group Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Use it as a small-group proposal where departure dates, vehicle occupancy and group routines need to be agreed.
Indicative market benchmark: US$48,800 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against Micato Safaris. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions.
The 17-day duration includes outward and return travel days in the reference journey. Those days are shown separately below; they should not be counted as full days in the parks. International flights need a separate inclusion check.
How the journey flows
Kenya rewards a deliberate choice between long road circuits and shorter flights into individual wildlife areas. Nairobi is a practical gateway, while coastal departures open up Tsavo and the southern parks. Camp location matters as much as its comfort level: a low room rate outside a reserve can add daily driving and change the fee calculation.
Check each day alongside its transfers. In particular, allow for pickup times and road or flight connections before counting a full wildlife-viewing day.
Why choose this route
Cape Town
A city-and-coast stay changes the pace before or after wildlife time. Keep weather-sensitive outings flexible and include the actual flight connection to the safari region.
Victoria Falls
A waterfall stay can provide a memorable beginning or end to a wildlife circuit. Confirm the country, airport and included entrance side. Water levels influence views and optional river activities.
Masai Mara
Open grassland and river corridors make this the wildlife centrepiece of many Kenya journeys. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place.
Serengeti
The Serengeti gives a northern Tanzania route its broadest grassland stage. Use the camp’s actual location when comparing drives and transfers; a park-wide name can conceal very different journeys.
Lake Manyara
Forest and lakeshore scenery provide a compact contrast to the plains. Choose this stop for its habitat variety; particular wildlife behaviours and lake conditions cannot be promised.
Ngorongoro Crater
A crater-floor visit adds a concentrated change of scenery to the northern circuit. Distinguish a crater descent from merely sleeping in the highlands, and have the descent and access charges itemised.
Group size and departure arrangements
First, confirm the departure date, minimum group and maximum people per vehicle. Also, check whether every traveller has a suitable viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.
However, the benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.
Accommodation and package scope
The research reference is in the luxury+ category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.
Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.
Prices, seasons and what can change
The researched USD reference is US$48,800 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.
Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.
Compare the reserve, adjoining conservancy and gate location before choosing accommodation. For a Mara migration trip, select a seasonal area rather than assuming that the herds will be beside every camp.
Cross-border connections
In addition, this route crosses national borders. Next, the written proposal should identify each flight or road crossing, any guide or vehicle handover, and time for border checks. Check entry and transit requirements for each traveller’s passport through the relevant official authorities before paying for non-refundable travel.
If migration viewing is a priority, explain whether you want broad herd scenery, calving-season country or time near a river. These aims can call for different camps and dates. No itinerary guarantees herd positions, a river crossing or a particular predator encounter.
Planning your 17-Day Cape Town & Ngorongoro Premier Group
- Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the International departure to International return routing?
- Which luxury+ properties and room types are available for my dates?
- Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
- What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?
Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.
Official planning reference
For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Kenya Wildlife Service. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.
Compare related safari ideas
For another way to use your travel time, compare 14-Day Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar Private Safari and 12-Day Kenya and Tanzania Classic Safari. Compare the actual route and travel style before deciding which outline to customise.
Route
South Africa
- StartCape Town (Day 1)
- Day 1–4Cape Town
Zimbabwe
- Day 5–6Victoria Falls
Kenya
- Day 7Nairobi
- Day 8–10Masai Mara
Tanzania
- Day 11–12Serengeti
- Day 13–15Ngorongoro Crater
Kenya
- Day 16Nairobi
- EndNairobi (Day 17)
Accommodation & meals
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In transit; flight and connection arrangements to be confirmed | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 2–4 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Cape Town area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 5–6 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 7 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Nairobi area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 8–10 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Masai Mara area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 11–12 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Serengeti area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 13–15 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 16 | Luxury+ accommodation in the Nairobi area; property and room type subject to quote | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
| 17 | End of safariNo accommodation | Meal plan to be itemised in your dated quote |
Places you visit
Cape Town Lake Manyara Masai Mara Ngorongoro Serengeti Victoria Falls
Day by day
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Day 1
International travel and connections
This day is reserved for the outward or homeward journey. Flight routing depends on your departure city; the indicative land-package benchmark does not establish that international airfare is included. The dated proposal should make the airport and any overnight connection explicit.
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Day 2
Time in Cape Town
Travel from International travel towards Cape Town, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A city-and-coast stay changes the pace before or after wildlife time. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 3
Time in Cape Town
Use the day in Cape Town without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Keep weather-sensitive outings flexible and include the actual flight connection to the safari region. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 4
Time in Cape Town
Use the day in Cape Town without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Keep weather-sensitive outings flexible and include the actual flight connection to the safari region. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 5
Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Travel from Cape Town towards Victoria Falls, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A waterfall stay can provide a memorable beginning or end to a wildlife circuit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 6
Time in Victoria Falls
Use the day in Victoria Falls without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Confirm the country, airport and included entrance side. Water levels influence views and optional river activities. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 7
Victoria Falls to Nairobi
Travel from Victoria Falls towards Nairobi, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Nairobi serves as a travel or overnight stage in this route. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 8
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Travel from Nairobi towards Masai Mara, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Open grassland and river corridors make this the wildlife centrepiece of many Kenya journeys. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 9
Time in Masai Mara
Use the day in Masai Mara without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 10
Time in Masai Mara
Use the day in Masai Mara without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose between a reserve base and an adjoining conservancy, and check where included drives may take place. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 11
Masai Mara to Serengeti
Travel from Masai Mara towards Serengeti, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. The Serengeti gives a northern Tanzania route its broadest grassland stage. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 12
Time in Serengeti
Use the day in Serengeti without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Use the camp’s actual location when comparing drives and transfers; a park-wide name can conceal very different journeys. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 13
Serengeti to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
Travel from Serengeti towards Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Forest and lakeshore scenery provide a compact contrast to the plains. A crater-floor visit adds a concentrated change of scenery to the northern circuit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 14
Time in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
Use the day in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose this stop for its habitat variety; particular wildlife behaviours and lake conditions cannot be promised. Distinguish a crater descent from merely sleeping in the highlands, and have the descent and access charges itemised. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 15
Time in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
Use the day in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Choose this stop for its habitat variety; particular wildlife behaviours and lake conditions cannot be promised. Distinguish a crater descent from merely sleeping in the highlands, and have the descent and access charges itemised. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.
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Day 16
Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater to Nairobi
Travel from Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater towards Nairobi, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Use this stop to protect the onward connection and confirm the actual pickup point, overnight location and departure time. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.
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Day 17
International travel and connections
This day is reserved for the outward or homeward journey. Flight routing depends on your departure city; the indicative land-package benchmark does not establish that international airfare is included. The dated proposal should make the airport and any overnight connection explicit.
Prices & dates
from $48,800 (indicative) per person sharing
- Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
- Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
- Single supplement and child rates on request.
Included
Included
- Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
- Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
- Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
- Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary
Not included
- International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
- Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
- Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
- Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised
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