9 Days Best of Kenya and Tanzania Safari

Spend the day exploring more of Tsavo East on morning and afternoon game drives. Visit the scenic Galana River, Mudanda Rock and Aruba Dam, popular gathering spots for animals. Spot a wide range of species including zebras, cheetahs, waterbucks, and over 500 species of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your lodge for a midday break. In the evening, unwind with dinner under the stars.

After breakfast, travel to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli offers incredible wildlife viewing with a dramatic mountain backdrop. In the afternoon, set out on a game drive to see large herds of elephants, as well as lions, hippos, buffaloes and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight at a lodge with views of Kilimanjaro.

Enjoy a full day in Amboseli with both early morning and late afternoon game drives. Visit the observation hill for panoramic views over the swamps and plains, and track animals around the seasonal Lake Amboseli. In between, relax at the lodge or enjoy a nature walk (if available). Capture the iconic image of elephants silhouetted against snow-capped Kilimanjaro before returning for dinner.

Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Africa’s highest peak. Arrive and settle into your lodge nestled at the base of the mountain. After lunch, enjoy a light nature walk through the lower slopes of the park, rich with flora, waterfalls and birdlife. Dinner and overnight in the tranquil mountain environment.

Spend the day exploring the foothills of Kilimanjaro. You may take a guided hike through the Marangu Forest Trail, visit Materuni Waterfalls, or explore Chagga cultural villages nearby. Keep an eye out for monkeys, antelope and vibrant plant species. Enjoy a picnic or lodge lunch and relax in the cool, fresh air before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Use this day to further explore the diverse ecosystems surrounding Mount Kilimanjaro. Optional activities include a visit to a local coffee farm, more hiking trails, or simply unwinding in the mountain serenity. The day can be as active or relaxed as you choose. Enjoy a peaceful final night at the base of Kilimanjaro.

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the most spectacular safari destinations in Africa. Arrive in time for lunch at a lodge perched on the crater rim, offering breathtaking views. In the afternoon, take a short walk or enjoy the lodge facilities while soaking in the panoramic scenery. Dinner and overnight overlooking the iconic crater.

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in this unique caldera, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, flamingos and more in a dramatic setting of grasslands and forests. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, begin your transfer to Arusha or the airport for your onward travel or international flight. Depart with unforgettable memories from two countries, five national parks and countless breathtaking wildlife moments.