8-Day The Incredible Tanzania and Kenya Bush Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
This is the 8 day incredible bush safari that will take you to Kenya and Tanzania bush. The tour will start in Kenya where you will visiting Amboseli National
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival-Nairobi
Day 1Arrival-Nairobi Arrival-Nairobi Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to EKA hotel for your overnight stay. You will be booked at this hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. If you will arrive early, we can arrange an urban tour for you where you can go and experiences the local life like to test the local foods. Main Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Nairobi-Amboseli National Park
Day 2Nairobi-Amboseli National Park Nairobi-Amboseli National Park Today after the breakfast you will be picked from Eka hotel in Nairobi by your safari guide and drive to Amboseli national park for the game drive Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds, the name "Amboseli" comes from a Maasai word meaning "salty dust", and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. They can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture. Accommodation Later on the evening you will drive to Kibo Safari Camp for Overnight. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya
Full Amboseli National Park
Day 3Full Amboseli National Park Full Amboseli National Park TToday after the breakfast you will be picked for your full day game drive in Amboseli national park. Amboseli National Park is the park which consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there are a number of small, rocky, volcanic hills. Around the swamps Ol Kenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms. Accommodation Later on the evening you will drive Kibo Safari Camp for Overnight. Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Amboseli National Park - Arusha
Day 4Amboseli National Park - Arusha Amboseli National Park - Arusha Today, you will be picked up from the Camo and have the Morning game drive in Amboseli and then later on the day driven to Tanzania via Namanga border where you will proceed to Arusha town for your overnight stay at Mt Meru Hotel. You will be booked at this hotel on bed and breakfast basis. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Drinking water will also be provided every day per person. Main Destination: Arusha (City, Tanzania) Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel Luxury hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Arusha- Tarangire National Park
Day 5Arusha- Tarangire National Park Arusha- Tarangire National Park Today after breakfast, you will be picked up by your safari guide and drive to Tarangire National Park for the game drive, Tarangire National Park is almost 3000 sq km in size and is probably best known for its huge numbers of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park comes from the Tarangire River which crosses through the park. Tarangire is especially spectacular during the dry season (June - November) as wildlife concentrations rival that of the Serengeti (since enormous populations of elephants and other animals are drawn to the Tarangire River as their only source of water). With its varied habitats and permanent water in the Tarangire River the park is home to over 2000 elephants and 500 bird species Accommodation Later on the evening you will drive for Overnight at Heart and Soul Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Heart and Soul Lodge Mid-range lodge locate
Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Day 6Tarangire - Serengeti National Park Tarangire - Serengeti National Park Today after breakfast you will drive to Serengeti national park for the wildlife game drive Serengeti National Park is the world's last great wildlife refuge as it contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal migration that is one of nature's wonders. The area covers 14,763 sq kms and the name Serengeti comes from the Maasai 'Siringet', meaning endless plains. Accommodation Later on the evening you will drive for Overnight at Pori Pori Lodges and Camps Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Pori Pori Lodges & Camps Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) +22 Photos +21 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park -Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7Serengeti National Park -Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park -Ngorongoro Crater Today you will have the half day game drive in Serengeti National park, enjoy the wildlife game drive in this side of Serengeti before drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area later on the day. There are several documented resident lion prides just within a one-hour game drive radius from Seronera. During the dry season, the resident prides begin to shift west and north in their territories and concentrate in the central region of the park. The dry season is a particularly good time for lion viewing in the Central Serengeti. The Central Serengeti is also one of the best areas in Africa to spot the elusive leopard. You may be lucky enough to encounter this majestic cat in the branches of the sausage trees that dot the banks of the Seronera River. Accommodation Today you will have the Overnight at Ngorongoro Embalakai Camp Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha- Departure
Day 8Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha- Departure Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha- Departure Today after the breakfast you descend into the crater for a crater game tour. Often called the eighth natural wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. About 2 million years ago the Ngorongoro volcano erupted, and its walls collapsed. The volcano floor sank to create a natural enclosure with its 600m tall walls. Now, at over 19 kilometres wide, Ngorongoro Crater is filled with great areas of acacia forest, hippo filled swamps and open grasslands. Later in the afternoon you will drive to Arusha at 04 pm, for drop off in Arusha OR proceed to Kilimanjaro International airport for the evening flight back home. Breakfast, lunch and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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