About this journey
This itinerary is designed for the southern Serengeti and Ndutu calving period. It starts with two nights in Amboseli, crosses at Namanga, visits Ngorongoro and gives two nights to Ndutu before central Serengeti. The route should only be promoted when current herd information supports southern ecosystem travel. Outside the calving period, Ndutu nights should be moved to the relevant Serengeti region. Births and hunts are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Experiences
Travel style
Transport and guiding
Private four wheel drive safari vehicles with professional guides in Kenya and Tanzania, including planned border assistance and an operational vehicle or guide handover where required.
Suggested itinerary
Nairobi to Amboseli
Travel to Amboseli and take an afternoon drive for elephant families, plains wildlife and possible Kilimanjaro views.
Full Day Amboseli
Explore wetlands and plains during early and late drives. Focus on elephants, birds, buffalo, giraffes and zebra.
Amboseli to Arusha Through Namanga
Complete border procedures at Namanga and continue to Arusha for a relaxed afternoon and Tanzania safari briefing.
Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
Travel to the highlands and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a regulated wildlife drive. Ascend to the highland accommodation.
Ngorongoro Highlands to Ndutu
Travel to the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains. Begin seasonal wildlife viewing after arrival.
Full Day Ndutu Calving Plains
Explore short grass plains and woodland edges for wildebeest, zebra, newborn animals and predators when the season supports them.
Ndutu to Central Serengeti
Take a final southern plains drive and continue north to central Serengeti for resident big cats and plains wildlife.
Central Serengeti to Arusha
Take an early wildlife drive, then use a scheduled flight to Arusha when included or a separately confirmed road transfer. Continue to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Included
- Accommodation for the stated number of nights in selected lodges, tented camps or hotels
- Meals stated in the daily itinerary
- Safari transport in suitable four wheel drive vehicles
- Professional English speaking guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- Scheduled reserve, national park and conservation area fees
- Planned border transfer and operational handover where required
- Bottled drinking water during road travel and wildlife drives
- All scheduled wildlife drives
- Collection and final transfer stated in the confirmed route
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included
- Passports, visas, travel authorisations, vaccination records and other border documents
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Optional balloon flights, cultural visits, walking activities and night drives
- Premium drinks, laundry, telephone charges and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Changes caused by missed flights, border delays, road closures or traveller requests
- Any service not specifically included in the final quotation
