Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast in Nairobi, you will begin your journey south towards Amboseli National Park. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside and local villages. When you arrive at the park, you will check in at AA Lodge Amboseli and enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go for your first game drive. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds. You will see elephants walking freely with the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. You may also see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: AA Lodge Amboseli

Day 2: Amboseli to Arusha to Karatu

You will wake up early for a morning game drive in Amboseli. This is the best time to see animals when they are active. After breakfast, you will drive to the Namanga border to cross into Tanzania.

On arrival, you will meet your Tanzanian guide and continue the journey to Arusha. Lunch will be taken in Arusha town (at your own cost). After lunch, you will drive to Karatu, a peaceful town near the Ngorongoro highlands. The landscape changes from open plains to green hills and farms. You will check in at Eileens Tree Inn for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Eileens Tree Inn

Day 3: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to many animals including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and hippos. Because the animals live inside the crater walls, wildlife viewing is very good throughout the year.

After lunch, you will continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. As you drive through the endless plains, you will start to see large groups of wildebeests and zebras. Arrive at KatiKati Tented Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: KatiKati Tented Camp

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will spend the whole day exploring Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is one of the best wildlife parks in Africa. It is known for its large number of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

You will drive across the open plains searching for wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grass. Return to Ikoma Safari Tented Camp in the evening for dinner and rest.

Accommodation: Ikoma Safari Tented Camp

Day 5: Serengeti to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, you will depart Serengeti and travel towards the Isebania border to cross back into Kenya. After border formalities, you will meet your Kenyan guide and continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

You will enjoy a game drive as you head to your camp. The Maasai Mara is rich in wildlife and offers excellent chances to see the Big Five. Arrive at Olmoran Tented Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Olmoran Tented Camp

Day 6 & 7: Full Days in Maasai Mara

These two days are spent exploring the beautiful Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will go for morning and afternoon game drives across the rolling plains.

If you travel during the migration season, you may witness the dramatic crossing of wildebeests at the Mara River. This is one of the most exciting wildlife events in the world. You may also see lions hunting, elephants grazing, cheetahs resting, and large herds of buffalo. The Mara is one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife in large numbers.

Return each evening to Olmoran Tented Camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Olmoran Tented Camp

Day 8: Maasai Mara to Nairobi to Entebbe

After breakfast, you will enjoy a final game drive as you leave Maasai Mara National Reserve. You will drive back to Nairobi and arrive in time for your flight to Entebbe.

This marks the end of your 8 Days Kenya & Tanzania Adventure Safari.