Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

8-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

8 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cross Kenya and Tanzania on an 8-day safari through Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire
  • 02 See the Big Five and other wildlife on game drives in Amboseli and Serengeti
  • 03 Enjoy Mount Kilimanjaro as a majestic backdrop to wildlife viewing in Amboseli National Park
  • 04 Visit Lake Manyara National Park to spot flamingos and other birdlife

Embark on an 8-day safari from Nairobi through Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Enjoy game drives across Kenya and Tanzania to spot the Big Five and other wildlife, with Mount Kilimanjaro providing a majestic backdrop in Amboseli. This camping safari combines some of East Africa's most celebrated parks with memorable wildlife viewing and overnight stays at campsites along the route.

Embark on an 8-day safari from Nairobi through Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Nairobi, Namanga, Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli with an Afternoon Game Drive

  • Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive via Namanga on the Kenya-Tanzania border. Then continue to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
  • This is followed by an afternoon game drive to see wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop until late afternoon.
  • Return to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay at an A-lodge or similar.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Amboseli National Park

  • Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the park with a picnic lunch. Amboseli National Park is located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.
  • The mountain's snow forms a majestic backdrop to one of Kenya's most spectacular displays of wildlife - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, cheetah, buffalo, and more.
  • Meals and overnight stay at the lodge.
3
Day 03

Amboseli to Lake Manyara via Arusha

  • After breakfast, leave the lodge for a final game drive as you exit the park and head to the Namanga border post for immigration formalities. Arrive in Arusha and continue to Lake Manyara National Park for lunch at Lake Manyara Camp, followed by an afternoon game drive.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Jambo Campsite or similar.
4
Day 04

Lake Manyara to Serengeti with Game Viewing En Route

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara followed by breakfast, then proceed to Serengeti National Park, viewing game en route on your way to the campsite for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.
  • Return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite or similar.
5
Day 05

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Serengeti

  • Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Serengeti, with a lunch and leisure break at the campsite in the mid-afternoon. In the central plains, there are carnivores like leopards, hyenas, and cheetahs.
  • This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebras, which occurs between Serengeti and Kenya's Mara Park. Eagles, flamingos, ducks, geese, and vultures are among the birds that can be seen in the park.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at your campsite.
6
Day 06

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari

  • After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and, on arrival, descend 2000 ft (670 m) to the crater floor for an entire afternoon crater tour, with a break for lunch at the picnic site. Black-maned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, and other grazing animals abound.
  • Enjoy an evening game drive, then return for dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite or similar.
7
Day 07

Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast, leave Ngorongoro Crater for Tarangire National Park with lunch en route. The park has an atmosphere of remoteness and has a good number of monkeys, hornbills, pelicans, and herons, among others.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Zion Campsite or similar.
8
Day 08

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Arusha

  • After breakfast at your camp, leave for an early morning game drive, followed by lunch at the camp.
  • Then proceed to Arusha, where your safari ends with sweet memories.
Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 9 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation by 4x4 Landcruiser jeep
  • Professional live tour guide
  • Game drives
  • Park entrance fees
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Accommodation as per itinerary

What's Not Included

  • Tips (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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