Across the Savannah: Kenya & Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
A 10-day Kenya and Tanzania safari through Amboseli, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, finishing in Arusha. Highlights include Big Five game drives, Amboseli's elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Tarangire's baobab landscapes, Lake Manyara's wildlife diversity and the Serengeti plains. Minimum two travellers.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport you are welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey and settle in for an overnight stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, travel south along the Mombasa Road to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.
Amboseli National Park
A morning game drive across the plains of Amboseli, with elephant herds beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro and chances to see lions, cheetahs, buffalo and giraffes. Return to the lodge to relax before an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli to Tarangire and Lake Manyara area
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and cross the Kenya-Tanzania border to Arusha. Collect picnic lunch boxes and continue through savannah landscapes and rural towns to Tarangire National Park. Dinner and overnight are in the Lake Manyara area.
Lake Manyara National Park
Enter Lake Manyara National Park, where forests, acacia woodland and the lake are home to elephants, hippos, flamingos and the famous tree-climbing lions. After a morning game drive, continue to the village of Mto wa Mbu for a local lunch and a guided stroll to meet locals and discover traditional crafts.
Lake Manyara area to the Serengeti
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards the Serengeti, past rolling hills, acacia savannah and Maasai homesteads. After lunch at your camp, head out for your first game drive on the plains, where lions, cheetahs, elephants and leopards may appear.
Full day in the Serengeti
Set out on an early morning game drive when predators are most active. Choose a full-day safari with a picnic lunch in the bush, or return to camp for lunch before an afternoon drive. Central Serengeti offers year-round wildlife viewing and is one of the best places to search for the Big Five.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive across the Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving for a late lunch. Unwind amid the highland scenery, then enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos and flamingos, across grasslands, acacia forest, wetlands and soda lakes. Picnic lunch on the crater floor, then ascend the rim in the evening.
Ngorongoro to Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Arusha and continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Hotels & Camps Used
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Nairobi
Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli National Park
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Serengeti Acacia Bliss Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
Included
- Park entry fees (for non-residents)
- All activities, unless marked as optional
- All accommodation as listed
- A professional driver-guide
- All transportation during the tour
- All taxes and VAT
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not Included
- International flights (to and from your home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (guideline US$10 per person per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Across the Savannah: Kenya & Tanzania Safari cost?+
The 10 Days / 9 Nights Across the Savannah: Kenya & Tanzania Safari starts from $5,164. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and room category, so please enquire for an exact quote.
What is the itinerary for the Across the Savannah: Kenya & Tanzania Safari?+
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi. Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Day 3: Amboseli National Park. Day 4: Amboseli to Tarangire and Lake Manyara area. Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park. Day 6: Lake Manyara area to the Serengeti. Day 7: Full day in the Serengeti. Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater. Day 10: Ngorongoro to Arusha.
Where will we stay on this trip?+
Sarova Panafric Hotel (Nairobi); Ol Tukai Lodge (Amboseli National Park); Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (Tarangire National Park); Serengeti Acacia Bliss Tented Camp (Serengeti National Park); Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (Ngorongoro Crater).
What is included in the price?+
Park entry fees (for non-residents); All activities, unless marked as optional; All accommodation as listed; A professional driver-guide; All transportation during the tour; All taxes and VAT; Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary; Roundtrip airport transfer; Drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
What is not included?+
International flights (to and from your home country); Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; Tips (guideline US$10 per person per day); Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.); Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees; Some meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
Good to Know
- Rates are per person, based on two travellers sharing, and vary with travel dates, group size and room category. Please enquire for an exact quote.
- Minimum two travellers.
- If a listed property is fully booked, we will offer a comparable alternative. Rates may change if you request modifications to the tour.
- We recommend comprehensive travel insurance for the full duration of your trip.
- Errors and omissions are excluded.
