$3,673 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Your safari adventure begins at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where our team will meet you for a midday departure to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic four-hour drive through the shifting landscapes of the Kenyan countryside, arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon. You will have the rest of the evening to unwind, soak in the peaceful surroundings of the bush, and enjoy a welcoming dinner. Please note that lunch is not included on this day, so we recommend dining in Nairobi before departure or bringing snacks for the journey.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, you will set out at around 9:00 AM for a comprehensive, full-day game drive through Amboseli National Park. This park is world-renowned for its massive, free-roaming elephant herds, which you can often view up close against the iconic, snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day. Throughout the safari, you will also track buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and elusive predators like lions and cheetahs. To maximize your time in the wild, a picnic lunch will be served at a designated site inside the park before you return to the lodge in the late afternoon around 4:30 PM.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Amboseli – Namanga Border Crossing – Arusha
Amboseli – Namanga Border Crossing – Arusha
Your day starts early with a 6:30 AM sunrise game drive out of Amboseli National Park, offering one final opportunity to spot active wildlife in the crisp morning light. You will then be transferred to the Namanga Border to complete Kenya and Tanzania immigration and customs formalities. Once you cross into Tanzania, a private vehicle will drive you approximately two and a half hours to Arusha City. Upon arriving at your luxury oasis, you will meet our Tanzanian safari partner for a welcoming briefing to prepare you for the legendary circuits ahead before spending a relaxing evening at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park
Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park
Following an early breakfast, your driver will pick you up at 7:00 AM to begin the long journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Please note that this is a significant travel day, taking roughly seven to eight hours of driving time across northern Tanzania and the Ngorongoro Highlands. As you enter the Serengeti gates, the dense highland forests give way to the endless, iconic grasslands, and your drive seamlessly transitions into an en-route game drive. Keep your camera ready as wildlife sightings frequently begin the moment you enter the reserve, leading you straight to your wilderness camp by sunset for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full-Day Exploration of the Serengeti Plains
Full-Day Exploration of the Serengeti Plains
Today is entirely dedicated to exploring the vast and celebrated ecosystems of the Central Serengeti. Departing camp at 7:00 AM, you will spend the day tracking the region's famous resident big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, alongside massive herds of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. Spending a full day in the park allows you to experience the wilderness as it transitions from the cool morning hours to the warm afternoon. A wild picnic lunch will be served in the bush so you can continue your exploration uninterrupted, returning to camp around 4:30 PM to relax by the campfire.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti Sunrise Drive to Ndutu Area
Serengeti Sunrise Drive to Ndutu Area
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise game drive, catching the plains at their most active when nocturnal predators are wrapping up their night hunts. After this morning safari, you will head out of the Central Serengeti and make your way toward the famous Ndutu region, situated on the border of the southern Serengeti plains and the northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This region is world-famous for its sweeping grasslands, acacia woodlands, and alkaline lakes. Arrive at your legendary safari lodge in the afternoon, where you can unwind and look out for resident wildlife gathering near the watering holes.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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Ndutu Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will depart the Ndutu plains and descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. As the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, this unique ecosystem packs roughly 30,000 animals into a relatively small area, making it your absolute best opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino and complete your Big Five checklist. Following a scenic lunch on the crater floor, you will ascend the caldera walls and make the four-hour drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon to conclude your safari at your final drop-off location.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
