7-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Nairobi to Ngorongoro Adventure

Explore two of Africa’s top safari destinations in just 7 unforgettable days. This cross-border safari combines the best of Kenya and Tanzania, taking you from the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli to the famous Serengeti plains and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

Departs from Nairobi | Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle | Big Five Viewing | Border Crossing Adventure

7-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari – Nairobi to Ngorongoro Safari Highlights

Witness Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak from Amboseli
Experience the iconic Serengeti National Park
Descend into the world’s largest intact caldera – Ngorongoro Crater
Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, and more in their natural habitat
Seamless cross-border transfer from Kenya to Tanzania

Full Itinerary: Nairobi to Ngorongoro – 7 Days / 6 Nights

Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Drive Time: ~4.5 hours (240 km)

Your safari adventure begins with a pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or your Nairobi hotel. After a warm welcome and briefing from your driver-guide, you’ll journey south through Kenya’s open plains to Amboseli National Park, one of the best places in Africa to see large herds of elephants.

After lunch at your lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive with the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.

Highlights:

Elephants, zebras, giraffes, and lions
Panoramic views of Kilimanjaro
Sunset over the savannah

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Amboseli Safari Lodge / Camp

Day 2: Amboseli – Namanga Border – Lake Manyara

Drive Time: ~6–7 hours including border crossing

After a morning game drive in Amboseli, you’ll head to the Namanga border. Our team will assist you with your visa processing and border formalities, ensuring a smooth transfer into Tanzania.

Once in Tanzania, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, scenic park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in search of tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos.

Highlights:

Cross-border wildlife experience
Unique tree-climbing lions
Beautiful lake and groundwater forest ecosystem

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Manyara Lodge / Camp

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Drive Time: ~5 hours

After breakfast, drive through the stunning highlands and enter Serengeti National Park via the Naabi Hill Gate. This iconic park is home to the Great Migration (seasonal), vast savannahs, and endless wildlife action.

You’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge, spotting everything from cheetahs and elephants to hyenas and giraffes.

Highlights:

First game drive in the legendary Serengeti
Sunset over the open plains
Chance to see predators in action

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge / Camp

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active. Spend the full day exploring the Seronera Valley and other rich wildlife areas, following migration routes or tracking big cats through the tall grasses.

Optional Add-on: Take a hot air balloon safari over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast (extra cost, must be pre-booked).

Highlights:

Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
Big Five sightings: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
Endless photography opportunities

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Lodge / Camp

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive Time: ~4 hours

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, then head southeast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional), known as the “Cradle of Mankind,” where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered.

Arrive at your lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, offering breathtaking views.

Highlights:

Scenic drive with wildlife en route
Cultural visit opportunity at Olduvai Gorge
Sleep above the world’s largest volcanic caldera

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge / Camp

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Descent Time: ~45 minutes | Drive to Arusha: ~4 hours

Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural sanctuary home to nearly every species of East African wildlife. It’s one of the best places to spot a black rhino, as well as lions, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos at Lake Magadi.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater, then begin your journey to Arusha, the safari capital of northern Tanzania.

Highlights:

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Incredible wildlife density
Beautiful picnic in the wild

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
Overnight: Arusha Hotel (Optional) / Transfer to Airport

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy a short Arusha city tour or relax at the hotel before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight.

Optional Add-ons: