7-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Big 5 Safari Experience

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

Arrival and stay in Nairobi Relaxation

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax and recover from your journey.

Take some time to settle into your accommodation and enjoy the hotel facilities before beginning your exciting Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure the following day.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Accommodation:

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Amboseli National Park & Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and begin your scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel south towards one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Upon arrival in Amboseli, enter the park and begin your first game drive. Explore the open plains and wetlands in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and other wildlife. With clear weather, you may also enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

Later, continue to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and a relaxing evening surrounded by 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

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through Amboseli National Park. Explore the park’s open plains, swamps, and woodland areas, which provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing throughout the day.

Keep your eyes open for Amboseli’s famous elephant herds, as well as lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, hippos, and many species of birds. The park is also renowned for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering wonderful opportunities for photography when the mountain is visible.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive through different areas of Amboseli. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Arusha Tanzania via Tarakea boarder

After breakfast, depart from your lodge in Amboseli and begin your journey towards Tanzania. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, passing local villages, farms, and beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro as you make your way towards the Tarakea border.

At Tarakea Border, you will complete the necessary immigration and customs procedures before officially entering Tanzania. Our team will assist you with the border-crossing process to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition from Kenya to Tanzania.

After crossing the border, continue your scenic drive towards Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Along the way, enjoy the changing landscapes and views of the Tanzanian countryside.

Upon arrival in Arusha, check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening. You can rest and prepare for the exciting safari experiences awaiting you in Tanzania.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Amani Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Paradise

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes, making it a wonderful introduction to your Tanzania safari.

Upon arrival, enter the park and begin your game drive through the Tarangire wilderness. Explore the park’s open plains, woodland areas, and seasonal river, keeping an eye out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of antelope and bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park surrounded by the sounds and scenery of the African bush, followed by an afternoon game drive. Later, continue to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and a relaxing evening.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five Safari

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often described as one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the crater offers an incredible concentration of animals within its dramatic volcanic landscape.

Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and, with luck, leopards and the endangered black rhino. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and many other species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your game drive. Later, ascend from the crater and continue to your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park and Departure

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for your final wildlife experience in Tanzania. Enjoy a game drive through this scenic park, known for its beautiful landscapes, groundwater forests, open plains, and the alkaline Lake Manyara.

Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and a wide variety of birdlife. With luck, you may also spot lions resting in the trees, a unique feature for which Lake Manyara is well known.

After the game drive, enjoy lunch before continuing your transfer to the airport or your next destination, marking the end of your memorable Kenya and Tanzania Big Five safari.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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