8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Calving Season Adventure

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Amboseli National Park

Day 1Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Amboseli National Park Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Amboseli National Park You will meet your guides at your Hotel or the airport and drive you to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park is in southern Kenya. It’s known for its large elephant herds, and it has a stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. 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. Note: if the day is good, you will have a chance to take the best shot of the wildlife with a background of Mount Kilimanjaro. 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: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Full Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Day 2Full Game Drive in Amboseli National Park Full Game Drive in Amboseli National Park The day after breakfast, you will proceed with a game drive in Amboseli National Park with your packed lunch. 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, springs, the savannah, and woodlands. You'll stop by the local Maasai community that lives around the park and experience their authentic culture. Thereafter, you'll drive back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Amboseli to Arusha National Park

Day 3Amboseli to Arusha National Park Amboseli to Arusha National Park Amboseli - Namanga Border, then to Arusha After a morning breakfast, you will have a morning game drive and a picnic lunch at the park. After the drive, we will pick you up and start driving from Amboseli to Arusha via Namanga Border. You'll arrive and the border and undergo all paperwork for crossing the border. You will exchange the vehicle and start driving towards Arusha city. On the way, you can pass through Masai Village in Longido to experience their culture. Then, you'll proceed to your accommodation in Arusha for lunch then 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 Ndutu Area

Day 4Arusha to Ndutu Area Arusha to Ndutu Area Following hotel breakfast, you will travel 260 km (about 5.5 hours) to Ndutu, passing through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highland crater en route to the Serengeti plain's boundless expanse. On the plain of the southern Serengeti National Park, you can observe herds of wildebeest grazing. It is possible to go to a Maasai Boma on this day to learn more about their way of life (optional). The Big Five and other wildlife can be seen in the Serengeti, which is well-known for its massive migration. Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu Area

Day 5Ndutu Area Ndutu Area A game drive in the Ndutu will take place early in the morning. With animals like lions, leopards, and cheetahs out and about during the morning, we hope to witness the African wild sunrise here. You will then proceed with a full-day game drive in the plain following breakfast, with a good chance of witnessing sizable herds of wildebeest grazing on the boundless grass plain. Furthermore, it's a good time to witness large predators killing wildebeest. Following your encounter with the wildebeests, you will make your way back to the camp for dinner and the night. Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 6Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ndutu to Ngorongoro Conservation Area This is your last chance to spend some time with the wildebeests, so enjoy an early morning game drive in the Ndutu Area. Following a delectable lunch, you will depart once more for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll have plenty of chances to see wildlife on your afternoon drive back through the magnificent Ngorongoro Highlands. You'll see strong African elephants, elegant and tall giraffes, leaping gazelles and antelopes, and the most revered of all animal groups: the predators. It is possible to observe slender cheetahs, timid leopards, hyenas going on their daily hunt, and of course, the majestic lions. You will spend the night and have dinner at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp. Main Destination: Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP, Tanzania) Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Day 7Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha You'll get an early start on your final day of safari. You will have a quick breakfast before beginning your early descent into the crater floor at around 6:30 am. The largest intact, unfilled, inactive volcanic caldera in the world is the Ngorongoro Crater. With a depth of more than 2000 feet, it boasts a vast floor area of roughly 260 sq km. You will witness a great deal of animal activity during the five to six-hour game drive on the crater floor. It's advised to always have the camera ready. There are many African animals to be found, including lions, hyenas, cheetahs, buffalo, hippos, and black rhinos. You will start a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater after enjoying a picnic lunch at the lovely Hippo pool. You'll be driven to Arusha later on, where you can unwind at the hotel for the following day. 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: The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City, Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure to the Airport

Day 8Departure to the Airport Departure to the Airport You will be driven to the airport or any other location you specify that is within the same driving distance as the airport, based on your schedule. Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Colours Africa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. $3,531 pp (USD) What is included in this tou