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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Simbaland magic tours. After completing airport formalities, transfer to your hotel in Nairobi for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore some of Nairobi's attractions or simply enjoy the hotel's facilities after your international journey. Nairobi is one of East Africa's most vibrant cities and an exciting gateway to your upcoming wildlife adventure. Your safari guide will brief you about the journey, the destinations you will visit and what to expect during your Kenya and Tanzania experience.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Boma Nairobi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel south towards Amboseli National Park, passing through beautiful Kenyan countryside and traditional settlements. Upon arrival, enter the park and begin exploring its spectacular landscapes, characterised by open savannah, acacia woodlands, seasonal swamps and dry lake beds. Amboseli is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds, which can often be seen moving through the wetlands against the magnificent backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. During your game drive, look for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your wildlife adventure and later heading to your accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Aa Lodge Amboseli
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli – Namanga Border – Arusha, Tanzania
Amboseli – Namanga Border – Arusha, Tanzania
Wake up early for a memorable morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. The cooler morning hours offer wonderful opportunities to observe wildlife as animals become active across the plains. Keep your camera ready for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and other animals, while enjoying the possibility of seeing Mount Kilimanjaro clearly in the morning light. Return to your accommodation for breakfast before departing towards the Namanga border between Kenya and Tanzania. After completing the necessary immigration and vehicle-transfer formalities, continue into Tanzania and travel towards Arusha, the gateway to the famous Northern Tanzania safari circuit. Arrive at your hotel, relax and prepare for the next stage of your adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Summit Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of Northern Tanzania's most beautiful wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through scenic countryside before reaching a landscape famous for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannah and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year. Enjoy an exciting game drive in search of large elephant herds, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and many other animals. Tarangire is particularly rewarding for elephant lovers, with opportunities to observe these magnificent animals feeding, drinking and interacting in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, drive towards Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Marera Eco Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Karatu – Ndutu Area, Southern Serengeti Ecosystem
Karatu – Ndutu Area, Southern Serengeti Ecosystem
After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel towards the Ndutu area through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy spectacular views of the highlands, open grasslands and traditional Maasai landscapes along the way. As you approach Ndutu, the scenery gradually changes into expansive plains that form an important part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem. During the Great Migration season, these grasslands attract enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras searching for fresh grazing. Depending on wildlife movements and road conditions, you may enjoy game viewing along the journey, with opportunities to encounter grazing herds and predators. Arrive at your tented camp, surrounded by the wilderness, where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the African bush.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ndutu Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full-Day Great Migration Calving Season Safari in Ndutu
Full-Day Great Migration Calving Season Safari in Ndutu
Today is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Ndutu plains, one of the most exciting locations for wildlife enthusiasts during the Great Migration calving season. Between January and March, vast numbers of wildebeest gather across the southern Serengeti ecosystem, with many females giving birth to their calves on the open grasslands. This extraordinary natural event attracts predators, creating opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other carnivores searching for food. During your full-day game drive, follow the migration herds according to their movements and explore different areas of the Ndutu landscape. Your experienced safari guide will help you search for newborn calves, zebras, predators and fascinating birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your wildlife adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ndutu Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ndutu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Karatu
Ndutu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Karatu
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Ndutu, when the cooler temperatures provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife becoming active across the plains. Continue exploring the migration area, searching for wildebeest herds, zebras and predators while enjoying the beautiful morning scenery. After breakfast, begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro highlands, travelling through remarkable landscapes that connect the southern Serengeti ecosystem with the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire the changing scenery, open grasslands and traditional Maasai surroundings. Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and preparing for your exciting crater safari the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Marera Eco Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Wildlife Safari
Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Wildlife Safari
After an early breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend approximately 600 metres into the crater, where a remarkable concentration of wildlife lives within its diverse habitats. Explore open grasslands, freshwater lakes, wetlands and woodland areas while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to look for the endangered black rhino. With its dramatic scenery and rich wildlife, the crater offers an unforgettable safari experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the designated area before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Marera Eco Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Karatu – Arusha – Departure
Karatu – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, leave Karatu and begin your journey towards Arusha, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the Northern Tanzania countryside along the way. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time to enjoy a short stop in Arusha for refreshments or souvenir shopping before continuing to the airport. Your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight. As your nine-day adventure comes to an end, take home wonderful memories of Kenya's Amboseli elephants, the magnificent landscapes of Tanzania, the Great Migration calving season in Ndutu and the incredible wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater. Thank you for travelling with Simbaland magic tours.
- Main Destination:
- Karatu District (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
