5-Day Wonders of Kenya & Tanzania Budget Safari

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport -Amboseli National Park

Day 1Jomo Kenyatta International Airport -Amboseli National Park Jomo Kenyatta International Airport -Amboseli National Park One of our guides will welcome you at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and drive you to Amboseli National Park. 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. You'll stop by the local Maasai community that lives around the park and experience their authentic culture. You will then drive back to your lodge for dinner and 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 to None Wild DogNone Accommodation: Little Amanya Camp Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) +60 Photos +59 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic

Amboseli National Park to Arusha

Day 2Amboseli National Park to Arusha Amboseli National Park to Arusha Amboseli - Namanga Border, then to Arusha After a morning breakfast, you will have a game drive until afternoon, where you will get a picnic lunch at the park. The driver will pick you up and start driving from Amboseli to Arusha via the Namanga Border. You'll arrive at the border and undergo all the paperwork for crossing the border. You will exchange the vehicle and start driving towards Arusha city. On the way, you can pass through the Masai Village in Longido to experience their culture. Then, you'll proceed to your accommodation in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 3Arusha to Tarangire National Park Arusha to Tarangire National Park Starting at your accommodation around 8:00 am, you will receive a short briefing about the safari and then depart for the National Park. The Tarangire National Park is located South of Lake Manyara. The river from which the park takes its name is the primary source of water for the local wildlife, making it the perfect place to spot large concentrations of animals like elephants (the largest concentration in the country), wildebeests, and zebras. Big cats are also frequent in the dry season, and the abundance of baobab trees will surely make it possible for you to collect amazing African postcards. Lunch will take place at a picnic place overlooking the Tarangire River. After more wildlife viewing in the park, you will drive to your accommodation 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 Safari Camp Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP (Tanzania) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater You'll start early in the day to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera, formed when a huge volcano exploded and collapsed on itself. In the present days, however, far from being a destructive source of hot lava, it’s a natural paradise considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, home to nearly 25,000 large animals, including black rhinoceros, buffalo, hippos, and big cats. The park is also classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour will stop for lunch at a picnic place near a lake, and continue in the afternoon. Later on, you will drive back for an overnight stay. 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: Karatu Safari Camp Lodge Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Day 5Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha Your full-day game drive in Lake Manyara will start early in the morning. Located south west of Arusha, Lake Manyara, despite its relatively small area, is a real shrine to natural life. Possessing a diverse flora that includes over 670 species of flowering plants and ferns as well as dense forests of acacias and giant figs, the park is also home to a vibrant fauna, with large populations of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles, hippos, tree-climbing lions, cheetahs, and more than 350 species of birds, being the most famous the massive flocks of flamingoes that feed there during the wet season. The tour includes a stop for lunch at a picnic site. Then, you will continue with a game drive before you drive back to Arusha, which will be the end of your tour. {Accommodation can be organized upon request}. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There fo