9-Day Amboseli-Tarangire-L Manyara-Serengeti-Mara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival & Transfer to Amboseli

Arrive and transfer to Amboseli National Park, enjoying your first game drive en route to the lodge. The park’s open plains offer early sightings of elephants, giraffes, and antelope, often set against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will be enjoying this first day at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Gaming in Amboseli

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives across its diverse habitats of swamps, grasslands, and acacia woodlands. The park is especially known for its large elephant herds and close-up photography opportunities, as well as sightings of lions, cheetahs, and a variety of birdlife. You may also opt for a cultural visit to a Maasai village for a glimpse into local traditions.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Tarangire

Depart Amboseli and cross into Tanzania, traveling through scenic countryside toward Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in a park famous for its ancient baobab trees and high concentration of elephants. The Tarangire River attracts a wide range of wildlife, including buffalo, giraffes, and predators, especially during the dry season.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

Start with a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing to Lake Manyara National Park. In the afternoon, explore this compact yet diverse park, featuring lush groundwater forests, open plains, and the alkaline lake itself. Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, flamingos, and an impressive variety of bird species.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Manyara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Serengeti

Journey onward to Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highlands and vast plains with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this iconic park, where endless savannahs stretch to the horizon and support an incredible density of animals, including big cats and large herbivore herds.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Gaming in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti, exploring different areas of the park depending on wildlife movements. Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras. If traveling during migration season, you may experience one of nature’s most spectacular events as animals move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Maasai Mara

Depart the Serengeti and travel toward Maasai Mara National Reserve, crossing the border back into Kenya. Enjoy game viewing en route through this continuous ecosystem, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Arrive at your lodge in the Mara for an evening at leisure or a short sunset game drive.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Gaming in Maasai Mara

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives in one of Africa’s richest wildlife reserves. The area is renowned for its high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of elephants, buffalo, and plains game. Seasonal highlights include the dramatic Great Migration river crossings.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Begin your final day with an early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, when wildlife activity is at its peak and the light is perfect for photography. After breakfast, transfer back to Nairobi or continue to your next destination, bringing your unforgettable safari experience to a close.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi, Kenya)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.