6-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience
Overview
Tour Overview
This Kenya and Tanzanian safari experience has been designed for visitors with limited time to spend in both countries. You will visit Amboseli National Park
Day by Day
Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Day 1Nairobi to Amboseli National Park Nairobi to Amboseli National Park After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel as you begin your scenic journey to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most breathtaking wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, you will head straight into the park for an exciting game drive. Amboseli is famous for its swampy wetlands, where large herds of elephants and hippos gather to bathe and cool off. The park is also home to a variety of plains game, including zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and various species of antelope. Keep your eyes open for predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, which roam the savannah in search of prey. One of the most iconic sights in Amboseli is the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. If weather conditions permit, you will have a chance to witness the majestic snow-capped summit towering over the plains—a truly unforgettable sight and a photographer’s dream. Later, you will be taken to your accommodation for an overnight stay. 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
Amboseli National Park to Arusha
Day 2Amboseli National Park to Arusha Amboseli National Park to Arusha You'll have an early morning game drive, then return to the camp for a full breakfast. Later, you will drive back to the Namanga border, where you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha. On this last day, you can have the option to proceed with the town tour. You will relax at your accommodation and be well prepared for the upcoming Tanzania Safari Destination, and keep enjoying the abundance of wildlife. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge in Arusha (City, Tanzania) +26 Photos +25 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tarangire National Park
Day 3Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park After breakfast at 7:00 am at the hotel, we will pick you up between 8 and 8:30 am and start the game drive en route to Tarangire's gate. You'll arrive at 10 am and spend 10 minutes registering before you start the game drive inside the park. You'll have lunch at the picnic site at 1 pm (catering for both meat lovers and vegetarians). You'll exit the park at 4 pm and head to your booked lodge for your overnight stay. The park has sparse vegetation strewn with baobab and acacia trees. It is the only area in the Northern circuit with the greatest number of wildlife outside of the Serengeti ecosystem. Animals you can expect to see are zebras, cheetahs, giraffes, lions, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, kori bustard, antelopes, and many elephants. After the game drive in the crater, including lunch at the Engoitoktok picnic site, you will exit the park and head to Karatu Safari Camp Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. 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: Karatu Safa
Serengeti National Park
Day 4Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park You'll depart Karatu in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll have a chance to see some views of Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti's gate. After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive for the chance to look for some of the wild game before sunset, and have dinner at your accommodation. Serengeti National Park - Main Attractions: Voted the best national park in Africa (2020) by the World Travelers Award. Home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Home to the famous grassland plains. The high number of predators: leopards, cheetahs, and lions. Travelers' Most Choice. 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: Robin Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park
Day 5Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park On this day, you'll continue with a game drive at Central Serengeti. Then, you will proceed to the Southern part that will enable you to spot more hunting actions and to exit without a delay, heading to the lodge. Activities such as sunrise, game drive will enable you to spot the Big Five animals and many other animals, including the hunting actions. At sunrise, animals are very active in searching for their daily meals. On this day, you may also book a hot air balloon safari at $600 per person (Optional). Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Robin Safari Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater The park has volcanic soil that supports many habitats, making it potentially suitable for Big Five spotting in a single-day visit. Inside the park, there is a soda lake which provides a home for many birds. Apart from that, the park is well known for the existence of many Maasai families living in their circular-oriented Bomas. Furthermore, it's best for anyone wishing to explore the history of human evolution, pioneered by Leakey's family. Animals expected to be spotted are lions, buffalo, wildebeests, many birds, zebras, hippos, gazelles, jackals, foxes, and other wild dogs, elands, waterbucks, servals, ungulates. After the game drive late afternoon, you will exit the park heading to Arusha. 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: All meals included Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for
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
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
Great experience from planning the safari with Pius, pick up by Frank and our wonderful 10-day safari with Kindu. We saw the Big-5, Small-5, Cute-5….we’ll book with Colours Africa next time to find the Exotic-5 full house.
I booked a 13-day safari with Colours of Africa very last minute (a mere 7 days ahead) and was very pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. Grace was our point of contact and after providing the initial quote, worked with me to customize...
We have organized a private four day safari with Colours Africa and Pius was extremely patient with us to make sure we made our dream trip personalized and all the lodges etc for our budget and needs. He always answered immediately in...
Incredible stay, with wonderful people, we were blown away... I highly recommend this agency (automatic translation from French)
Our safari through the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater was the trip of a lifetime and exceeded every expectation. From endless golden plains filled with wildlife to the dramatic beauty of the crater, every day felt like stepping into a...
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