About this journey
This expedition begins with Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha, crosses from Maasai Mara to Serengeti, passes through the Ngorongoro highlands without a crater descent, and continues to Tarangire and Amboseli. It suits travellers who prioritise active Rift Valley scenery, plains wildlife, elephants and a circular Nairobi return. The Serengeti to Tarangire day is long. A Ngorongoro Crater drive can be added by extending the itinerary.
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 Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha
Travel to Hell's Gate for a vehicle wildlife and scenery drive. Optional cycling or walking requires separate confirmation. Continue to Lake Naivasha for a relaxed afternoon.
Lake Naivasha to Maasai Mara
Travel through the Rift Valley to Maasai Mara. Arrive for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Maasai Mara
Explore Maasai Mara for big cats, elephants, buffalo, giraffes and plains wildlife.
Maasai Mara to Central Serengeti
Complete border and handover procedures and continue into Serengeti, viewing wildlife while travelling to camp.
Full Day Central Serengeti
Explore central Serengeti plains, river valleys and rocky outcrops for big cats and resident wildlife.
Second Serengeti Wildlife Day
Use a second full day to follow wildlife and seasonal movements without rushing.
Serengeti Through Ngorongoro Highlands to Tarangire
Leave early and travel through the highlands without descending into the crater. Continue to Tarangire and take a short drive if timing permits.
Full Day Tarangire
Explore baobab landscapes, river habitats and woodland for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelope, predators and birds.
Tarangire Through Namanga to Amboseli
Travel through Arusha to Namanga, complete border procedures and continue to Amboseli. Take an afternoon drive if arrival permits.
Amboseli Morning Drive and Nairobi
Take an early drive for elephants, wetlands and possible Kilimanjaro views, then return to Nairobi.
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
