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Experience three iconic African wildlife destinations in 7 unforgettable days! Discover Amboseli National Park beneath the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, explore the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park, and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This cross-border Kenya and Tanzania trip combines scenic road journeys, exciting game drives, picnic lunches in the wilderness, and comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps.
Ideal for couples, friends, families, and wildlife enthusiasts, this 7-day safari trip offers an unforgettable East African adventure from Nairobi to Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Into the Land of Giants
Your adventure begins in Nairobi, where our safari team will meet you for a midday departure to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Kenyan countryside, passing rural settlements and beautiful landscapes on your way to the home of Africa’s magnificent elephants.
Arrive at your mid-range accommodation, check in, relax, Lunch and later proceed for an afternoon gameviewing drive inside the Park. Approximately 1800hrs return to your accommodation, dinner and overnight. Depending on the weather, you may catch your first glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Penety Amboseli Resort or a similar mid-range property.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner. Breakfast not included.
Safari highlights: Scenic countryside, Mount Kilimanjaro views, and a relaxing introduction to your safari.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park – Elephants Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, head into Amboseli National Park for a full-day game drive through its spectacular landscapes. Famous for its large elephant herds and panoramic views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers some of Kenya’s most memorable wildlife photography opportunities.
Explore open plains, seasonal wetlands, swamps, and acacia woodlands in search of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hyenas, and numerous bird species. With luck, you may spot cheetahs or other elusive predators.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife adventure through the afternoon. Return to your lodge between approximately 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Penety Amboseli Resort or a similar mid-range property.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner, subject to the final confirmed package.
Safari highlights: Large elephant herds, wildlife photography, diverse habitats, and views of Africa’s highest mountain.
Day 3: Amboseli to Arusha – Cross the Kenya–Tanzania Border
Start early with breakfast before departing Amboseli at approximately 6:30 a.m. Enjoy a final opportunity for wildlife viewing as you leave the park, with the morning light creating beautiful scenes across the plains.
Continue to the Namanga border crossing, where you will complete immigration and customs formalities before entering Tanzania. A Tanzanian transfer vehicle will then take you to Arusha, a lively city set against the backdrop of northern Tanzania’s scenic highlands.
Upon arrival, meet your Tanzanian safari team for a briefing about the next stage of your journey. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel and preparing for the exciting adventure ahead.
Accommodation: The Charity Hotel or a similar mid-range hotel in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as confirmed in the final package.
Safari highlights: Final Amboseli views, an international border crossing, and an introduction to Tanzania.
Day 4: Arusha to Serengeti National Park – Journey into the Wild
After an early breakfast, depart Arusha at approximately 7:00 a.m. for Serengeti National Park. Travel through Tanzania’s changing landscapes, enjoying the journey toward one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations.
After lunch along the route, enter the Serengeti and begin wildlife viewing as you travel toward the central plains. The Serengeti is renowned for its vast grasslands, remarkable predator populations, and the spectacular Great Migration, whose location varies with the season.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive from approximately 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and, if fortunate, leopards and cheetahs.
As the sun sets over the plains, proceed to your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay beneath the African sky.
Accommodation: Osinon Serengeti Camp, Heritage Serengeti Camp, or a similar mid-range tented camp, subject to availability.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Safari highlights: Scenic Tanzanian landscapes, your first Serengeti game drive, and the possibility of spotting Africa’s iconic predators.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Explore the Endless Plains
Spend a full day discovering the extraordinary wildlife of Serengeti National Park. After an early breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 a.m. for an immersive game drive across its sweeping grasslands, rocky kopjes, and wildlife-rich plains.
Your experienced safari guide will help you search for lions resting near rocky outcrops, cheetahs scanning open grasslands, elephants moving across the plains, and herds of zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes. You may also encounter leopards resting in trees or other fascinating wildlife.
A picnic lunch at a designated site allows you to spend more time exploring the park without returning to camp midday. Your guide will adapt the route according to wildlife movements and local conditions, maximizing your opportunities for memorable sightings.
Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Osinon Serengeti Camp, Heritage Serengeti Camp, or a similar mid-range tented camp.
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner.
Safari highlights: Full-day wildlife viewing, predator tracking, sweeping savannah scenery, and opportunities to witness the Great Migration when its seasonal route passes through the area.
Day 6: Serengeti Sunrise Safari to the Ngorongoro Highlands
Rise early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, when the cooler morning temperatures often bring increased wildlife activity. Watch the plains awaken as grazing animals emerge, birds become active, and predators may still be on the move after the night.
After your morning wildlife experience, begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying additional wildlife viewing along the route where conditions permit. The scenery gradually changes from open savannah to greener highlands, creating a beautiful contrast between Tanzania’s iconic ecosystems.
Arrive at your mid-range lodge in the afternoon. Take time to relax, enjoy the cooler highland atmosphere, and prepare for the following day’s descent into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Eileen’s Trees Inn, or a similar mid-range property, subject to availability.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Safari highlights: Sunrise wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and the transition from the Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend into its extraordinary wildlife-rich caldera for a morning game drive. This remarkable volcanic landscape supports a high concentration of wildlife within a relatively compact area.
Explore open grasslands, woodland, wetlands, and the shores of seasonal lakes in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and hyenas. With luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros.
After your crater safari, enjoy lunch before driving back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Your seven-day Kenya and Tanzania trip concludes with unforgettable memories of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, the endless Serengeti plains, and the remarkable wildlife of Ngorongoro.
Arusha provides a convenient base for onward travel, including flights to Zanzibar. An optional road transfer back to Nairobi can also be arranged for the following day at an additional cost.
Accommodation: No accommodation included; the tour ends in Arusha.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. Dinner is not included.
Safari highlights: Ngorongoro Crater wildlife, diverse landscapes, and a memorable finale to your East African adventure.
What’s Included in Your 7-Day Safari Trip.
– Transport in a safari vehicle, 4 wheel drive Land Cruiser/Jeep for each country.
– Professional English-speaking safari driver cum guides.
– Accommodation in selected mid-range lodges, hotels, and tented camps.
– Meals as specified in the final itinerary.
– All Park Fees
– Game drives in Amboseli, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, subject to park regulations and fees.
– Drinking water during safari activities, as specified in the package.
– Border-crossing transfer arrangements at Namanga.
What’s Excluded.
– International flights and applicable visa fees.
– Travel insurance and personal expenses.
– Drinks other than the drinking water specified in the package.
– Optional activities and gratuities.
– Any accommodation or transfer not specifically included in the confirmed itinerary.
– Any park fees or conservation charges not expressly covered in the final quotation.
Best Time to Visit Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. The drier months generally offer good wildlife-viewing conditions, while the Serengeti’s Great Migration moves seasonally between different parts of the ecosystem. The best migration experience depends on your travel dates and the herds’ location.
Ready to explore Kenya and Tanzania in one unforgettable trip? Contact Kenya Safari Deals to request your travel dates, confirm mid-range accommodation availability, and receive a free and personalized quotation for this 7-day Amboseli, Serengeti and Ngorongoro adventure.
