9 Days – Kenya & Tanzania Amboseli, Mara, Nakuru, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Adventure
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Overview
This nine day mid-range safari takes you to five of East Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. You will begin in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will then explore the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. With Vanta Tours and Safaris, this comprehensive safari delivers the ultimate East African wildlife experience.
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Low Season (January to June): $1,310 per person
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High Season (July to December): $1,475 per person
Safari Highlights
Detailed Itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Pick up from Nairobi airport or your city hotel by a Vanta Tours and Safaris representative. Drive southeast towards Amboseli National Park, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch (own expense). Afternoon game drive across Amboseli's swamps and plains. Search for large elephant herds, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and lions. Capture photographs of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Amboseli to Maasai Mara
Early morning sunrise game drive in Amboseli, the best time to photograph Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then check out. Drive back to Nairobi for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Afternoon drive to the Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
Full Day in Maasai Mara
Early breakfast, then depart with a packed lunch for a full day game drive. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the banks of the Mara River, watching hippos and crocodiles. During migration season (July to October), witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the river. Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning breakfast, then check out and depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive around the lake spotting flamingos, pelicans, both black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and the famous tree climbing lions. Return for dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Lake Nakuru to Arusha (Tanzania)
Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru to see rhinos and lions. Return for breakfast, then check out. Drive to Nairobi for lunch at a local restaurant (own expense). Afternoon drive to the Namanga border crossing. Complete border formalities and meet your Tanzanian driver guide. Continue to Arusha. Check into your mid-range hotel for dinner and overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel.
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast, then depart for Serengeti National Park. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stunning views of the crater rim. Arrive at the Serengeti in time for lunch at your camp. Afternoon game drive on the endless plains searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests. Return for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Early morning sunrise game drive, then return to camp for breakfast. Depart with a packed lunch for a full day game drive exploring different areas of the Serengeti. Your guide will take you to the Seronera River valley known for leopards or the southeastern plains where cheetahs roam. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then breakfast. Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the late afternoon, ascend back to the crater rim. Drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.
Ngorongoro to Arusha – Departure
Breakfast at your lodge. Optional stop at a local market for souvenirs. Drive to Arusha, arriving in the early afternoon. Drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or your Arusha hotel for your onward journey. Lunch and overnight in Arusha are not included.
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Round trip transport in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
- Services of professional English speaking driver guides in both Kenya and Tanzania
- All game drives as per the itinerary
- All park entrance fees for Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee
- Kenya to Tanzania border crossing fees and assistance
- All government taxes in both countries
- Bottled water during all game drives
- Breakfast and dinner daily at all accommodations
Excluded
- International flights to Nairobi or from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Kenya visa (available on arrival for most nationalities at $50)
- Tanzania visa (available on arrival for most nationalities at $50)
- Travel and personal insurance (mandatory for all travelers)
- Tips and gratuities for driver guides (recommended $10-$15 per person per day)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
