8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Safari

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

Arrival Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi's lively Westlands district. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax after your international flight or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy a safari briefing from your guide, who will introduce you to the exciting adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi for Amboseli National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 4–5 hours through Kenya's picturesque countryside. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its free-ranging elephant herds, abundant wildlife, and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Search for lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species before returning to camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp.

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:

Kibo Safari Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Amboseli National Park – Arusha

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active and Mount Kilimanjaro often appears at its clearest. Return to camp for breakfast before departing for Tanzania via the Namanga border. After completing immigration formalities, continue to Arusha through picturesque countryside. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for the Tanzania portion of your safari.

Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's finest wildlife destinations. The park is celebrated for its giant baobab trees, seasonal river, and impressive elephant population. Spend the day exploring its diverse landscapes while searching for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and over 500 bird species. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

The Castle at Ngorongoro

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing along the way as the landscape transforms into endless golden plains teeming with wildlife. Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, and numerous grazing animals before settling into your comfortable tented camp.

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the remarkable ecosystems of Central Serengeti with your experienced safari guide. This region offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year and is home to abundant predators and herbivores. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your search for the Big Five, the Great Migration (seasonal), and countless other fascinating species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries.

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive while leaving Serengeti before heading to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable wildlife experience. This UNESCO World Heritage Site supports one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and hyenas. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge.

Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

The Castle at Ngorongoro

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing Karatu for Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Travel through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania, passing local villages, coffee plantations, and rolling hills along the way. Depending on your departure time, there may be an opportunity for a brief stop in Arusha before continuing to the airport, where your guide will assist with your departure formalities, marking the end of your memorable Kenya and Tanzania safari.

End of Safari Services.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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