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8-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wilderness Safari – Midrange

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Your adventure begins in Kenya at Amboseli National Park, renowned for its majestic herds of elephants and the awe-inspiring views of Mt. Kilimanjaro in the backdrop. This iconic park offers unparalleled wildlife experiences and stunning scenery. Then, venture into Tanzania to explore the renowned Serengeti National Park, celebrated for its expansive terrain and the spectacular wildebeest migration. Your adventure wraps up with exciting game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll get up close with lots of animals living in this unique natural setting.

Cities & Landmarks

Nairobi, two days Amboseli, Karatu, two days Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Time of Year

All Year Round

Route overview per day
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour features accommodations at lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour is designed to be private, exclusively for you, and will not be combined with other groups.
Can start any day
This tour can begin on any day, subject to availability.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Suitable for all ages
This tour has no age limits.
Activities & Transportation
Activities
Activities: Game Drives
Game Drive Vehicles
Game Drives: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
How to get around
Getting Around: Pop-up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
Airport Transfers
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals

The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1
Somerset Nairobi
Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi
No Meals
No Meals
2
Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
4
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Arusha
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5
Kirimu Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6
Kirimu Camp
Mid-Range Tented Camp Located inside Serengeti
Brekafast, Lunch & Dinner
Brekafast, Lunch & Dinner
7
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in or near Karatu District
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
8
No accommodation
(End of tour)
Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast & Lunch
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Arrival

(See Getting There for more details)
You will be picked up from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged at an additional cost.
Day 1
Arrived Nairobi
Day 1: Arrived Nairobi

Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome and be transported to the Somerset Hotel for overnight accommodation. Your stay at this hotel includes a bed and breakfast. If you happen to arrive early, we offer the option to organize a city tour for you at an extra cost. This presents a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in local life, including tasting the local cuisine and experiencing the vibrant culture firsthand.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Somerset Nairobi
Mid-range hotel located in or near Nairobi
Meals & Drinks:
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Meals at own expense
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park

Today, after breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up, and you’ll head to Amboseli National Park for a game drive. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Kibo Safari Camp, where breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided, along with daily drinking water for each person.

Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya, is celebrated for its vast elephant herds. The park’s name, “Amboseli,” derives from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust,” making it one of the premier locations in Africa to observe large herds of elephants in their natural habitat. The park offers a variety of ecosystems to explore, from the arid expanse of Lake Amboseli to lush wetlands with sulfur springs, savannahs, and woodlands. Visitors also have the unique opportunity to engage with the local Maasai community living around the park, providing a genuine insight into their traditional culture.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit
June to October and January to February are ideal times for visiting.
High Season
December to March and July to October are busy periods.
Best Weather
June to September and January to February experience little rainfall.
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Brighten your day with an early morning breakfast at the camp. Proceed to an adventurous full-day game drive and view diverse and abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, and an array of birds. Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated spot in the park. Take photos from the pop-up roof of your safari vehicle throughout the day, then return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Karatu Town, Ngorongoro Area
Day 4: Karatu Town, Ngorongoro Area

Brighten your day with breakfast at the camp. Then it’s time to check out and bid farewell to the staff of Kibo Safari Camp. You’ll begin your drive to another iconic wildlife destination: Tanzania. First, drive to the Namanga border for visa formalities. Next, continue to Arusha and stop for lunch at the Cultural Heritage Center, the largest gift shop in Africa. Afterward, embark on another drive to Karatu town, enjoying the scenic views as you cross Maasai land. Finally, arrive in Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Karatu Town (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-Range Lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
a group of cheetahs fighting with a wildebeest
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast today, you’ll set off for Serengeti National Park, armed with a picnic lunch box for the journey. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive, immersing yourself in the vast wilderness of the park, before settling in at the Kirimu Tented Camp for the night. All meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, will be provided, along with daily drinking water for each guest.

Serengeti National Park stands as the epitome of wilderness and wildlife conservation, home to an estimated three million large animals. Many of these animals participate in the iconic seasonal migration, a spectacular natural event that is considered one of the wonders of the natural world. Spanning an area of 14,763 square kilometers, the Serengeti’s name originates from the Maasai word ‘Siringet’, translating to endless plains, a fitting description for this vast and seemingly boundless landscape.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Best Time To Visit
January to February and June to October are optimal times for visiting, as different areas of the park offer unique experiences during these periods.
High Season
From July to March, the Seronera area experiences crowds.
Best Weather
June to October is characterized by little to no rainfall.
Accommodation:
Kirimu Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Serengeti National Park