Animaux Tanzania Safaris

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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 Airport – Lake Nakuru National Park

Nairobi Airport – Lake Nakuru National Park

Your safari begins in the morning as you Meet out tour Guide at the airport for familiarization and safari briefing then depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic Kenyan countryside toward Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey offers beautiful views of the Great Rift Valley before descending toward the park.

Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its beautiful lake, rhino population, buffalo, giraffes, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species. Depending on the season and water conditions, the lake may also attract large numbers of flamingos.

You will continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring the park's diverse landscapes of woodland, grassland, and lakeshore habitats.

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
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Accommodation:
Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and continue toward the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes you through rural Kenya, with opportunities to see traditional villages, farmland, and the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive in the Maasai Mara around lunchtime and enjoy lunch before heading out for your first game drive in the reserve.

The Maasai Mara is one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations and is home to large populations of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species. If traveling during the migration season, you may also have the opportunity to witness the movement of huge herds across the Mara ecosystem.

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
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara.

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve in search of wildlife. The Mara's open grasslands provide excellent opportunities for viewing predators and large herds of herbivores.

Keep an eye out for lions resting beneath trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants moving through the grasslands, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest.

Your guide will choose the best areas to explore depending on wildlife activity and seasonal conditions. You may also visit the Mara River, an important wildlife area and, during the migration season, a dramatic crossing point for wildebeest.

Return to camp in the late afternoon for some well-deserved relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Maasai Mara – North Serengeti, Tanzania

Maasai Mara – North Serengeti, Tanzania

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and drive toward the Kenya–Tanzania border. After completing the necessary border and immigration procedures, continue into Tanzania and toward the North Serengeti.

The North Serengeti is renowned for its beautiful landscapes, abundant wildlife, and its importance during the Great Migration. Depending on the time of year, large herds of wildebeest and zebra may be found in this region.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you enter the Serengeti, with your guide introducing you to Tanzania's remarkable wildlife and scenery.

In the evening, arrive at your camp, where you can relax and enjoy dinner beneath the African sky.

Main Destination:
Northern 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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mbuni Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Full-Day North Serengeti

Full-Day North Serengeti

Wake up early to the sounds of the African wilderness and prepare for a full day of exploration in the North Serengeti.

After breakfast, head out on a game drive in search of the region's abundant wildlife. The area is known for its resident populations of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and numerous antelope species.

During the appropriate migration season, the northern Serengeti can offer spectacular opportunities to witness wildebeest and zebra moving through the ecosystem and crossing the Mara River.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive through the afternoon. As the sun begins to set, return to camp for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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

Day 6

North Serengeti – Central Serengeti

North Serengeti – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart the North Serengeti and begin your journey toward the Central Serengeti, enjoying a game drive along the way.

The Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, is famous for its year-round wildlife and excellent opportunities to see big cats. The combination of permanent water sources and open grasslands attracts large numbers of animals throughout the year.

Your journey will therefore be more than just a transfer—you will continue looking for wildlife as you make your way through the heart of the Serengeti.

Arrive at your camp in the afternoon, check in, and enjoy some time to relax before dinner.

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

Day 7

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, continue enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater, descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife areas. Its enclosed ecosystem supports large numbers of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration. Later in the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive toward your accommodation.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Karatu - Tarangire National Park

Karatu - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and large elephant populations.

Upon arrival, begin your game drive through the park. Tarangire offers a very different landscape from the Serengeti, with woodland, grasslands, swamps, and the Tarangire River providing important water sources for wildlife.

Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, impalas, lions, and many bird species. The park is particularly beautiful during the dry season, when wildlife gathers around the remaining water sources.

After your game drive, continue to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay at Arusha.

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:
Greenside Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Arusha - Amboseli National Park

Arusha - Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and begin your journey back toward Kenya. Cross the Tanzania–Kenya border and continue to Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. After arriving in the park, enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring the open plains, swamps, and woodland areas.

The park provides excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and many species of birds. On clear days, the magnificent snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro provides an unforgettable backdrop to your safari.

After your game drive, proceed to your camp for dinner and your final night in the African wilderness.

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:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Amboseli National park – Departure

Amboseli National park – Departure

Wake up early for your final game drive in Amboseli National Park, giving you one last opportunity to enjoy Kenya's spectacular wildlife and, weather permitting, capture beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

After the game drive, return to camp for breakfast and some time to freshen up and relax.

You will then depart Amboseli and continue to your final destination, or at the Airport where your 10-day Kenya and Tanzania safari comes to an end.

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)

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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