$1,810 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to the foot of Kilimanjaro, Welcome to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to the foot of Kilimanjaro, Welcome to Amboseli National Park
Your East African adventure begins at 6:00 AM, when your private driver-guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel and set off southward toward the Kenyan-Tanzanian border.
Your destination is Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most celebrated and iconic wildlife destinations. Nestled at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Amboseli’s wide-open plains provide the perfect stage for one of nature’s great spectacles: immense elephant herds moving unhurriedly across the savannah as Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit rises behind them.
You'll spend the full day inside the park, immersed in the extraordinary Amboseli ecosystem. Lunch is served at the lodge, and the afternoon game drives continue as your guide navigates the park's open grasslands and swampy areas. As the sun begins its descent and the last golden light catches the summit of Kilimanjaro, you'll make your way back to the lodge for a well-earned dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Crossing into Tanzania, from the Savannah to the City and into the Bush
Crossing into Tanzania, from the Savannah to the City and into the Bush
After an early breakfast, you'll bid farewell to Amboseli and begin the drive toward the Namanga Border, the gateway between Kenya and Tanzania. The road itself is a game drive, with wildlife frequently spotted along the way as the landscape shifts and the border draws closer. It is a uniquely thrilling experience, crossing from one country into another with nothing but open wilderness around you.
At the Namanga Border, your Tanzanian driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you and take over for the next leg of your journey. From here, it is approximately a two-hour drive to Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital, a vibrant and lively city nestled between Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Lunch is served in Arusha, giving you a chance to stretch your legs, enjoy a delicious meal.
After lunch, you'll continue westward toward Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a relaxed dinner and an overnight stay. The bush is already calling, and tomorrow, you'll answer.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
A Day in the Heart of Tarangire
A Day in the Heart of Tarangire
Wake up to the sounds of the Tarangire bush birdsong, the distant rumble of elephants, and the soft morning breeze drifting through the acacia trees. After an early breakfast, you head straight into Tarangire National Park for a full day of game drives through one of Tanzania's most spectacular and underrated wilderness areas.
Tarangire is famous for its extraordinary elephant population, one of the largest concentrations of elephants in East Africa, and watching these magnificent giants move through a landscape of towering ancient baobab trees is a sight that is impossible to forget. Lions rest in the shade of termite mounds, leopards move silently through the undergrowth, and the park's incredible diversity of birdlife, over 550 species, makes it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts of every kind.
As evening approaches, you'll make your way to Karatu, a peaceful highland town, for dinner and a restful overnight stay ahead of your most extraordinary day yet.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Into the Caldera, a final morning in the Ngorongoro Crater
Into the Caldera, a final morning in the Ngorongoro Crater
Your final morning begins with an early breakfast before you drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. One look into this vast basin, and everything else falls away.
You descend the steep inner wall, the caldera growing more impressive with every metre. On the crater floor, game viewing is outstanding. The Big Five live here year-round: lion prides dominating the grasslands, huge buffalo herds roaming the plains, elephants moving quietly through the morning light, and the rare, critically endangered black rhino.
By early afternoon, you'll ascend the rim and return to Arusha, where your safari concludes. Your driver-guide will see you comfortably to the airport for your onward flight, leaving Tanzania behind, but taking with you the memories of four unforgettable days in the heart of East Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
