This package is built around two of East Africa’s most photogenic wildlife concentrations — Amboseli’s elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro, and the crater floor of Ngorongoro — with a Tarangire stop between them for the region’s other great elephant destination.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Amboseli
Arrival at Nairobi, then a road transfer to Amboseli National Park, arriving for an afternoon game drive.
Full Day Amboseli Game Drives
A full day among Amboseli’s elephant herds, with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop on clear mornings.
As above
Cross Border to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
A drive across the Namanga border into Tanzania, continuing to Tarangire National Park.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
A full day exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains, home to one of Tanzania’s densest elephant populations.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, arriving in the afternoon.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
As above
Transfer to Arusha, Cultural Visit
A drive down to Arusha, with an optional visit to a local coffee farm or Maasai village en route.
Free Day in Arusha
A free day for rest, shopping for curios, or an optional day trip; also useful as a buffer against border-crossing delays earlier in the trip.
As above
Departure
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Amboseli park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Namanga border crossing | Included, all paperwork handled |
Who This Itinerary Suits
First-time visitors who want a manageable, unhurried introduction to two countries built around elephants and the single most photographed crater in Africa.
Tour Includes
- All ground transport in 4×4 safari vehicles
- Cross-border transfer with all paperwork handled
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides in each country
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Namanga border crossing straightforward for a road safari?
Yes — it’s the busiest and most established Kenya–Tanzania crossing, and your driver-guide handles the paperwork on both sides.
Do we change vehicles and guides at the border?
Yes, most operators (including us) hand over to a dedicated Tanzania-registered vehicle and driver-guide at the border, which is standard practice and keeps each leg properly licensed.
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