Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Upon your arrival at Nairobi or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a guide will greet you and transfer you in a 4×4 Land Cruiser to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge. Today is a rest day with no scheduled activities, though an optional game drive can be arranged if time allows.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Amboseli
Wake early to catch views of Mount Kilimanjaro before the summit gets covered by clouds. After an early morning game drive, return to the lodge for breakfast and leisure time. Enjoy lunch and another afternoon game drive to see elephants, lions, zebras, and more. You can also opt for a visit to a local Maasai village (extra cost). Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
Day 3: Amboseli to Arusha, Tanzania
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive en route to either Tarakea or Namanga border (depending on road conditions). Cross into Tanzania and drive to Africa Safari Arusha, where you’ll relax and prepare for the next leg of your adventure.
Accommodation: Africa Safari Hotel Arusha
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Depart at 8:00 AM for Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich birdlife. You’ll enjoy game viewing along the Tarangire River, a magnet for wildlife during dry seasons. After the game drive, continue to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Today you’ll descend 600 meters into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Garden of Eden” for its rich biodiversity. Enjoy a 5–6-hour safari, spotting lions, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, and more. Afterward, ascend to the crater rim and spend the night at Rhino Lodge.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the vast Serengeti plains. Enter at Naabi Hill Gate and begin a 4-hour late afternoon game drive. Serengeti offers stunning landscapes and high wildlife density. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wild Tented Lodge.
Accommodation: Serengeti Wild Tented Lodge
Day 7: Full-Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day exploring Tanzania’s largest and most iconic park. Serengeti is home to the Great Migration (wildebeests and zebras), big cats like cheetahs and leopards, and the Big Five. Game drives are tailored to your preferences. Return to Serengeti Wild Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti Wild Tented Lodge
Day 8: Departure or Optional Extension
After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Arusha for your scheduled shuttle or flight.