Apodiformes Adventures

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

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire NP

Arusha to Tarangire NP

Begin your safari with a morning departure from Arusha and enjoy a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive through the park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Explore the vast landscapes surrounding the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink, offering excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. After lunch, continue your game drive before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Explore Tarangire National Park

Explore Tarangire National Park

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular landscapes of Tarangire National Park, home to some of Tanzania's largest elephant populations. Morning and afternoon game drives offer excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, attracting wildlife throughout the day, while the park's iconic baobab trees create a stunning backdrop for photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your search for wildlife and birdlife. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire NP to Lake Manyara NP

Tarangire NP to Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive through the park's diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the lakeshore. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and an impressive variety of birdlife, including flamingos that often gather along the lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue exploring the park before heading to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara NP to Serengeti NP

Lake Manyara NP to Serengeti NP

After an early breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful highlands and vast plains of northern Tanzania as the landscape gradually opens into the endless savannah of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in this iconic wilderness, renowned for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and other animals that call the Serengeti home. After a picnic lunch and an afternoon of wildlife viewing, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Safari in Serengeti NP

Safari in Serengeti NP

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, offering chances to see lions on the hunt, leopards in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the open plains. The Serengeti’s endless savannah supports huge herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, along with elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and many bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or return to your camp for a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive across different regions of the park depending on wildlife movement. As the sun sets over the horizon, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable day in the wild.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

Serengeti NP to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park with a scenic game drive en route as you head toward the northern exit of the park. The journey takes you through rolling savannahs and wildlife-rich areas where you may still spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and large herds of wildebeest depending on the season.

You will proceed to the Tanzania–Kenya border at Isebania for immigration formalities before crossing into Kenya. After clearing customs, continue your drive into the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch or an afternoon game drive depending on your schedule.

The Maasai Mara welcomes you with its sweeping golden plains, abundant wildlife, and high chances of spotting the Big Five. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Crocodile Camp Masai Mara
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Masai Mara NR Exploration

Masai Mara NR Exploration

Spend a full day exploring the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active. The vast open savannah offers excellent chances to spot the Big Five along with large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes.

Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve under the shade of acacia trees before continuing with an afternoon game drive across different areas of the park.

As the sun sets over the golden horizon, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on an unforgettable safari experience in the Maasai Mara.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Crocodile Camp Masai Mara
  • Budget tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Masai Mara NR to Lake Nakuru NP

Masai Mara NR to Lake Nakuru NP

After breakfast, depart from the Maasai Mara National Reserve and enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley landscapes towards Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey offers beautiful countryside views, passing through local towns and rolling escarpments.

Arrive in Lake Nakuru in time for lunch or an afternoon game drive, depending on your schedule. The park is famous for its stunning lake views, rhino sanctuary, and rich birdlife, including flamingos that often gather along the shores. You may also spot white and black rhinos, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and waterbucks during your drive.

In the evening, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)
High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)
Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Lake Nakuru NP to Amboseli NP

Lake Nakuru NP to Amboseli NP

After breakfast, depart from Lake Nakuru National Park and begin your journey south through the scenic Great Rift Valley and Nairobi, with changing landscapes from highlands to open plains. Continue toward the iconic Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short en-route game drive as you enter Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The park’s open plains make wildlife easy to spot, including lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species.

Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay, preparing for a full safari experience in Amboseli the next day.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Explore Amboseli National Park

Explore Amboseli National Park

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin with an early morning game drive when the mountain is often clearest and wildlife is most active. Look out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species across the open plains and swamp areas.

The park’s wetlands, fed by underground streams from Kilimanjaro, attract large concentrations of wildlife, making it ideal for photography and close-up sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your lodge for a short rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

As the sun sets behind the plains, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on a rewarding day in one of Kenya’s most scenic parks.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Penety Amboseli Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Amboseli NP to Arusha NP & Departure

Amboseli NP to Arusha NP & Departure

After breakfast, depart from Amboseli National Park and drive to the Namanga border for immigration formalities before crossing into Tanzania. Continue to Arusha National Park for a final game drive, where you may enjoy views of Mount Meru, lush forests, lakes, and wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and various bird species.

After the game drive, proceed to Arusha for lunch or a short city stop depending on your flight schedule. In the evening, transfer to the airport for your departure, or alternatively, we can arrange an overnight stay in Arusha for a more relaxed end to your safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Show more
HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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