8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife & Cultural Safari

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

Nairobi National Park – Overnight in Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be picked up by your professional safari driver-guide and transferred to Nairobi National Park for an exciting afternoon game drive. The park is located just outside the city and offers a unique opportunity to experience wildlife with Nairobi's skyline in the background. During the game drive, you may have the opportunity to see lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, rhinos, antelopes and many different species of birds. After the game drive, you will leave the park and proceed to your accommodation in Nairobi for dinner and an overnight stay, allowing you to rest and prepare for the next day's safari adventure.
Overnight: Nairobi – Hotel
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Nairobi National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Little to no rainfall)

High Season December to January and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September or October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Nairobi NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

HippoOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahRare

HyenaRare

ElephantNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

After 40 Hotel

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Distance: Approximately 240 km | Driving time: 4–5 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli National Park, famous for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its large herds of elephants. The journey will take you through beautiful Kenyan countryside and local communities before arriving in the Amboseli area. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive inside the park, searching for elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes and other wildlife. On a clear day, you may also enjoy magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. After the game drive, you will return to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive at Amboseli National Park

Distance: Approximately 50–100 km game-drive distance
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today will be dedicated to exploring Amboseli National Park with a full-day game drive. After breakfast, you will enter the park and spend the day exploring different areas in search of wildlife. Amboseli is particularly famous for its elephant population, and the open plains provide excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. You may encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and numerous bird species. You will enjoy a picnic lunch or lodge lunch depending on the day's arrangements, followed by further game viewing in the afternoon. Later in the evening, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and another peaceful overnight stay in Amboseli.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli – Maasai Village – Arusha

Distance: Approximately 270 km | Driving time: 6–7 hours including border formalities
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will leave Amboseli and drive towards the Kenya–Tanzania border, with an opportunity to visit a Maasai village along the route. The village visit will provide a cultural experience where you can learn about the traditional Maasai lifestyle, customs, traditional dances, houses and daily activities. After the cultural visit, you will continue towards the Namanga border, complete the immigration formalities and cross into Tanzania. From the border, you will continue to Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, you will check in at City Villa and have time to relax after the journey before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: City Villa, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Villa Poa!

• Budget guest house in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Distance: Approximately 120 km | Driving time: 2–3 hours
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most beautiful wildlife areas and famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife especially during the dry season. Upon arrival, you will begin your game drive through the park, exploring the open plains, woodland and river areas while looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes and a variety of bird species. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, you will leave the park and proceed to your accommodation at Sumaye, where you will have dinner and spend the night.
Overnight: Sumaye
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Sumawe Suites

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Distance: Approximately 180 km | Driving time: 4–5 hours including game viewing
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania and local villages. Depending on the timing, you may have a short game-viewing opportunity or scenic stops along the way. The journey takes you towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the landscape changes dramatically as you approach the famous Ngorongoro Crater. You will have lunch en route or at your accommodation before continuing to the crater area. The Ngorongoro region is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas and many other species. In the evening, you will arrive at Sumaye for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Sumaye
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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:

Sumawe Suites

• Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Distance: Approximately 70 km Ngorongoro–Manyara + 120 km Manyara–Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will descend towards Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its beautiful scenery, groundwater forests, large numbers of elephants, baboons, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and a wide variety of birdlife. You will explore the park with your safari guide and enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing with game viewing. Later in the afternoon, you will leave Lake Manyara and drive back towards Arusha, enjoying the changing landscapes and local villages along the way. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will check in at City Villa, where you will have dinner and relax after the safari before your final day in Tanzania.
Overnight: City Villa, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Villa Poa!

• Budget guest house in Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha City Tour – Local Food Experience – Airport Transfer

After breakfast, you will enjoy a relaxed Arusha city tour, giving you an opportunity to experience the culture and everyday life of the city. You may visit local markets, cultural areas, souvenir shops and other interesting places around Arusha. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a local Tanzanian food experience, tasting some traditional dishes and learning more about the local cuisine and culture. After lunch, you will have some free time depending on your flight schedule before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. This will mark the end of your memorable 8-day Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Airport Transfer: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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.