“Spot unforgettable sights in the wilderness”
8 Day Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Kimana, Kenya; Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Splendid Wildlife Safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Amboseli are the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro. The waters from melted snow drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface into Amboseli National Park creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Here, hippos, elephants, and bird life can be seen against the backdrop of the magnificent snow-capped mountain. This gives you a taste of the exciting safari that later goes to Lake Manyara in Tanzania, thereafter, to Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire in that order, winding it up in Arusha.
Key information
- Starting point and ending point: Nairobi - Arusha
- Languages spoken: English
- Park fees included
Highlights
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Wildlife: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, etc.
- Explore Amboseli National Park in Kenya
- Discover Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire in Tanzania
- Safari in a comfortable 4x4 safari land cruiser / minibus van
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver / guide
- 7 nights accommodation + meals
Styles
8 activity days
Group size: 4-100 participants
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Accommodation
The accommodations will be at:
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge or similar (Amboseli National Park)
- Burudika Lodge, Twiga Campsite, or similar (Lake Manyara National Park)
- Osinon Tented Camp, Seronera Campsite, or similar (Serengeti National Park)
- Rhino Lodge, Simba Campsite, or similar (Ngorongoro Crater)
- Sangaiwe Tented Camp or similar (Tarangire National Park)
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Set on 200 acres of private land and with a rustic charm all of its own, the lodge nestles in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at almost six thousand meters, is Africa’s highest and most famous snow-capped mountain.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge is set within mature wooded gardens with a wide variety of trees and plants which include thorn trees, acacias, fragrant frangipanis, colorful bougainvillea, and giant cacti which all thrive in these surroundings. The gardens are also home to numerous species of birds, as well as monkeys, mongooses, squirrels, duikers, the occasional gazelle and, once in a while, even an ever inquisitive leopard.
Rustic, well spaced cottages meander through the vast expanse of the mature gardens and house the eighty three guest rooms. These are all brightly decorated with Maasai themed wall murals, and each room has been purposely built to contain either one or two queen sized beds, as well as a veranda.
Burudika Lodge
The lodge consists of nineteen bandas (banda is the Swahili word for a single standing house, chalet, or bungalow), each one with a private veranda. Among them, six are doubles, two twins, and eleven families. From your private veranda, you're overlooking Lake Manyara and the Great East Rift Valley escarpment. It offers sightings of plains wildlife such as wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, and an abundance of bird species.
The restaurant is nested under a majestic Baobab tree and offers a tempting range of international and local inspiring meals made of the finest ingredients.
The use of canvas windows with secure mosquito netting, not only allows for constant air-flow, but also intensifies the safari experience. Each banda consists of a spacious bedroom with Tanzanian styled wooden beds interwoven with sisal ropes, mosquito nets, and working desk.
The en-suite bathrooms entail a hand basin, separate shower, and separate toilet. Towels, slippers, toiletries, and morning cloth are provided.
Twiga Campsite
Twiga Lodge and Campsite is located at Mto wa Mbu, one and a half hour drive from Arusha town. Its extensive facilities and beautiful setting has made Twiga a very popular stopover along the route to many Northern Circuit tourist attractions. Walkers and cyclists might be pleased to note that the excellent site and provides fresh air and good views of the wonderful surroundings.
If you would like to sleep under the stars, they have a few extremely affordable options for you: You can choose to pitch your own tent, bring a camper van, or hire one of their budget tents. They also have excellent rooms complete with air-conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi for those that prefer cuddle up in a cozy room.
Twiga also offers supplies to overland travelers and their vehicles as well as equipment and solution for their many travelling needs. Whether you are setting out on your great Tanzanian adventure or returning from a safari, make sure that Twiga Lodge and Campsite figures prominently on your itinerary.
Osinon Tented Camp
Just a few miles drive from Seronera airstrip in the heart of Serengeti National Park, there lies a true wilderness retreat in the name of Osinon Camp. Set under the stunning umbrella of the acacia trees, Osinon is the perfect camp for exploring the centre of Serengeti. Positioned in the central Serengeti, which was voted the best safari park in Africa, the luxury camp gives you a unique chance to view a stunning array of wildlife passing from Southern Serengeti to the Northern corridor.
With big 5, the world’s largest wildebeest’s migration in the Serengeti, the evening sundowner at the amazing fireplace and bush dinner, Osinon puts you in the centre of it all. The comforts embrace 14 luxury en-suite canvas tents including a family tent with a perfect private lounge all giving you a spectacular view of the endless plains of Serengeti.
Seronera Campsite
The public campsites which are collectively called Seronera Campsite are located in the Central Serengeti area known as the Seronera. Seronera Campsite is one of the most famed campsites in Tanzania for animal encounters. Animals will pass through the campsite at night on their nocturnal wanderings. This campsite is guarded. Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent.
Rhino Lodge
Ideally located on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater rim, Rhino Lodge offers a perfect base from which to explore the Ngorongoro Crater and its surroundings. After 21:00 the generator is switched off and a limited amount of electricity is available from the storage batteries for lighting. After dark please be careful and never walk around the grounds unless you are accompanied by a member of the staff. One of the Askaris (watchmen) will accompany you to and from the dining room. They are also on duty throughout the night should you require assistance.
Simba Campsite
Simba Campsite lies on the very rim of Ngorongoro Crater and has an excellent view across the caldera. A fantastic sunrise over the crater rim makes a fine breakfast scene. Often, there are elephants wandering around the camp. This campsite is guarded.
Tents have mats, and bathrooms are outside the tent. Facilities at Simba Campsite are basic, but this is more than made up for by the atmosphere of this camp in the clouds.
Sangaiwe Tented Camp
Located near the new Sangaiwe gate to Tarangire National Park with stunning views over Lake Burunge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers travelers to Tanzania luxury tented accommodation, great service and fresh food. Enhance your safari experience by joining on your visit to Tarangire on the northern circuit in Tanzania. Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers a peaceful setting wherein to relax after your busy safari days. Sit on the deck of your tent and enjoy the uninterrupted views over Lake Burunge to the Great Rift Valley escarpment beyond.
Program
Day 1: Nairobi - Amboseli
Depart Nairobi in the morning. You will be picked up from your Nairobi hotel / airport at 7 a.m. Drive via Namanga on the Kenya and Tanzania border then continue driving to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive to see game / wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop until late afternoon. Then, return to the campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Amboseli National Park is famous for its large herd of free-range elephant. Amboseli has a mixed topography of acacia trees, plains, swampy marshes, and rocky thorn bushes. This diversity, along with a long dry season, ensures excellent game viewing of the large concentrations of African animals living in their natural habitat.
Day 2: Amboseli
Today will be a full day of game viewing in the park. Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya and located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. It’s known for its large elephant herds and views of the immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps.
The snows of the mountain form a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya's most popular spectacular displays of wildlife - giraffe, zebra, lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo, hundreds of bird species, and a host of plains game, creating Kenya's most sought after photographer’s paradise. The western section is dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside of the rainy season.
Dinner and overnight will be at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
Day 3: Amboseli - Lake Manyara
After breakfast leave the camp / lodge in Amboseli National Park for the last game drive as you leave the park for the Namanga border post for immigration formalities (you can get your visas for Tanzania for 50 USD) and arrive in Arusha to drive to Lake Manyara National Park for lunch at Lake Manyara camp, followed by afternoon game drive in search of lions on trees. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara campsite or lodge or Twiga Campsite.
Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range than many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including butterflies.
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Serengeti
You will have an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara followed by breakfast then proceed to Serengeti National Park viewing game enroute (Olduvai Gorge) on your way to the campsite / lodge for lunch followed by afternoon game drive. Return to your campsite for dinner and overnight at the Seronera Campsite.
Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering 14,736 sq. km and is adjoining with the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi, Grant's gazelle, kongoni, eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer, roan, oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe, and warthog), the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
The Serengeti also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird is the lilac-breasted roller.
Day 5: Serengeti
After breakfast, with picnic lunch proceed for a full day game drive, viewing the fantastic gnu migration from Masai Mara with predators following at close range. Return to the Seronera Campsite for dinner and overnight.
The term ‘Serengeti’ means endless plains in the Maasai language. In the central plains, there are carnivores like leopard, hyena, and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras, which occurs between Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Eagles, flamingoes, duck, geese, and vultures are among the birds that can be seen in the park.
Day 6: Serengeti - Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast and Serengeti game drive, head to Ngorongoro Crater and on arrival, descend 2,000 ft (670 m) into the crater floor for a full afternoon crater tour with a break for lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs' picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, and other grazing animals abound. Go for an evening game drive and return to Ngorongoro wildlife campsite or Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8,300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence, but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of large mammals.
Day 7: Ngorongoro - Tarangire
After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch and drive to Tarangire National Park. You will have lunch enroute. Proceed on a game drive. The park has an atmosphere of remoteness and has a good number of monkeys, hornbills, pelicans, and herons among others. Dinner and overnight will be at the Tarangire campsite.
Day 8: Tarangire - Arusha
After breakfast at your camp, go for an early morning game drive followed by lunch at the campsite / lodge. Then leave from Tarangire National Park for Arusha where your safari ends with sweet memories.
Location
On this safari trip, you will travel from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park in Kenya. From there, the journey will take you into Tanzania starting from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Crater and lastly, Tarangire National Park. The safari ends in Arusha, Tanzania.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable 4x4 safari land cruiser / minibus van
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari and meal plan as described
- 7 nights accommodation in double / twin / triple rooms
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes
- Service of an English-speaking professional driver / guide
- All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Complementary bottled water whilst on safari
What's not included
- Tips
- Optional hot air balloon safari: 540 USD per person
- Optional Masai village visit: 20 USD per person
- Laundry
- Beverages / drinks
- International flights
- Visas
- Items of personal nature
- Any other extras not mentioned on itinerary
How to get there
Recommended Airports
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
178 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 30 per person
Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Airport transfer available:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 30 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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