6-Day Tanzania & Kenya Combined Safari

Day-1 Arrive in Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive Time: Approx. 2–2.5 hrs (120 km)

Pick-up from Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport (8:00 AM).

Scenic drive south to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobab trees, large elephant herds, and predators.

Afternoon game drive (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM).

Accommodations: Simba Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Camp, Tarangire Safari Lodge

Main Attractions: Baobabs, Elephants, Predators

Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner

Day-2 Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Drive Time: Approx. 1.5–2 hrs (90 km)

After breakfast, depart around 8:30 AM for Lake Manyara National Park.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and abundant birdlife in the groundwater forest.

Late afternoon transfer to nearby lodge in Karatu for dinner.

Accommodations: Manyara Serena Lodge, Escarpment Luxury Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge

Main Attractions: Tree-climbing Lions, Hippos, Flamingos, Birdlife

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-3 Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater

Drive Time: Approx. 1.5 hrs (70 km)

Early breakfast and depart by 7:00 AM to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater (~600m deep) for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

Excellent chances to spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos, and flamingos.

In the afternoon, ascend and drive back to Karatu. Optional cultural visit to a local village.

Accommodations: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Rhino Lodge, Country Lodge Karatu

Main Attractions: Black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Flamingos

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-4 Ngorongoro – Namanga Border – Amboseli National Park

Drive Time: Approx. 6–7 hrs including border crossing (290 km)

Early departure around 6:30 AM with packed breakfast.

Drive via Mto wa Mbu and Longido to Namanga border (4 hrs).

Complete border formalities and switch to Kenyan guide/vehicle (1 hr).

Proceed to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for a late lunch or afternoon game drive.

Spot elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro as a stunning backdrop.

Accommodations: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp, AA Lodge

Main Attractions: Elephants, Mount Kilimanjaro Views, Scenic Landscapes

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-5 Full Day in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari exploring Amboseli National Park’s swamps, dry lakebed, and grasslands.

High chances of seeing large elephant herds, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.

Visit Observation Hill for sweeping views of the plains and Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting).

Accommodations: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp, AA Lodge

Main Attractions: Elephants, Cheetahs, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Birdlife

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-6 Amboseli – Nairobi

Drive Time: Approx. 4–5 hrs (240 km)

Optional early morning game drive followed by breakfast.

Depart for Nairobi via Emali and Mombasa Road around 9:00 AM.

Optional stop for souvenirs or lunch en route.

Arrive in Nairobi by 2:00–3:00 PM depending on traffic.

Drop-off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Main Attractions: Scenic Drive

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast