Meerkat Expedition Safari

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$3,740 to $3,850 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Drive south to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After lunch at your camp, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.

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
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park. Visit the wetlands where wildlife gathers throughout the day and enjoy spectacular views of Africa's highest mountain whenever the skies are clear.

Picnic lunch inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Amboseli – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Amboseli – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy an evening game drive before heading to your camp.

Dinner and overnight at a budget camp or lodge.

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:
Masai Mara Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Full-Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Spend the day exploring one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserves. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, crocodiles, hippos, and countless other species.

Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration crossing the Mara River.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Maasai Mara – Isebania Border – Serengeti National Park

Maasai Mara – Isebania Border – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive to the Isebania Border, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before entering Tanzania.

Meet your Tanzanian safari guide and continue into Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way.

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:
Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to one of the world's highest concentrations of wildlife.

Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, zebras, wildebeests, and many other species.

Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Morning Game Drive – Central Serengeti

Morning Game Drive – Central Serengeti

Enjoy another exciting morning game drive in Central Serengeti, when predators are most active and wildlife sightings are at their best.

Spend the remainder of the day exploring different wildlife-rich areas of the park before returning to camp.

Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive while leaving Serengeti National Park.

Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing along the route and spectacular scenery across the highlands.

Dinner and overnight on the crater rim or nearby Karatu.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable half-day game drive.

Explore this remarkable natural wonder, home to the Big Five, black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and thousands of flamingos.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha

Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a final game drive.

Famous for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant populations, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and many bird species.

After a picnic lunch, begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon where your unforgettable Kenya and Tanzania safari comes to an end.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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