9 Days Kenya & Tanzania-Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater & Amboseli

Itinerary

Day 0:  Arrival Nairobi.

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be picked up from the airport by a Kilele Climb representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Nairobi where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come, restore and enjoy your first taste of Africa.

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Park

Pick up from your hotel in the morning at 7.30 am and head to Maasai Mara Game Reserve for lunch at your tented camp followed by afternoon game drive in the game reserve which is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary. Including migrants, well over 450 species of animals have been recorded here. Although July, August and September are the months when the Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra, there is also resident wildlife year-round. The famous Maasai tribesmen live within the dispersal area of the game reserve. Dinner and overnight at the Masai Mara Ilkeliani Camp tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

• Meals plan: Lunch & Dinner included.

Day 2: Masai Mara

• Distance & Drive Time: Unlimited Game drive

Breakfast at the camp before leaving the camp at 8 a.m. with a packed lunch for an extensive 8-hour game viewing. Maasai Mara game reserve has the highest number of different species and you will be lucky to see hundreds of them. A game drive to Mara River is compulsory. During migration time, you will be impressed by it, otherwise, you will see crocodiles and hippos at the river. Dinner and overnight at the Masai Mara Ilkeliani Camp tented bush camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 3: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

After early breakfast at your camp, meet the guide then depart for Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes at the Kenya Tanzania border meet your guide from Tanzania and proceed on to Serengeti arriving in the afternoon for enroute game drive.

In the evening arrive at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camps in time for dinner. Later overnight at the camp. Located Inside the Park.

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 4-5: Serengeti National Park

• Distance & Drive Time: Unlimited Game drive

Full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drive, all meals included at the camp.
Serengeti is located on the northern part of Tanzania and is widely known for the massive annual migration of the wildebeest and Zebras, which move from one point to another in search of new grazing pasture. Some cross the crocodile infested Grumeti River while others veer northeast to Lobo Hill’s, home of the black Rhino and black eagles. Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camps Located Inside the Park.

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 6: Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater.

• Distance & Drive time: Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (153km/95mi)

After early morning breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro crater, as it is the best time to spot animals on this day, you will enjoy a game drive around the crater and stop for a picnic lunch at a small lake within the park (Ngoitok Hippo pool). The lake is home to many hippos and migratory birds, you will enjoy the visit! Due to the animal “oasis” created within the crater, there is a high possibility of spotting every member of “The Big 5” The ground comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa-the ferocious lion, The giant elephant, the stealthy Leopard, the charging rhino, and the mighty water buffalo.

After extensive game drives at Ngorongoro crater, you will leave the crater floor in the late afternoon to continue your journey to the lodge (Eileen’s Tree Lodge) located at Karatu for dinner and overnight.

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Amboseli via Arusha City | Namanga border

• Distance & Drive Time: Karatu to Namanga border takes about 4.5 hours (286km/178mi) to Amboseli 1 hour (50 km)

After breakfast, drive to Arusha city before head to the border point of Namanga where you pass through the immigration offices and later change the vehicle and the Guide. You will have picnic lunch at Namanga before Start the Safari to Amboseli.  Arrive for check in at Kibo Safari Camp Located just outside the park. At 1530hrs you have a game drive in the park. Amboseli is known for big herd of elephants grazing in the swamp under the Snow-Capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Late in the evening you will capture another photo as they cross in front of your safari cars, heading towards the forest where they sleep. Other animals to see are; African Buffalo, Burchell Zebra, Spotted Hyena, Lion and Cheetah. Wait for the beautiful Sunset with Herd of Elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 8: Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

Distance & Drive Time: Unlimited game drive
Have an early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30 am, when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Afterward, return to the lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is spent at leisure. In the afternoon, you’ll go for a game drive. Hike to the Observation Hill for a view of the Whole Park as you have your lunch there. Later return to the hotel at 1700hrs. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

• Meals plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included

Day 9– Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

• Distance & Time: Amboseli to Nairobi takes about 3.5 to 4 hours 212 km

On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start you will depart the Lodge at around 0730hrs for your final game drive. Depart to Nairobi arriving at about 1700hours, including lunch en route. Transfer to your hotel or the airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch. As today is the end of the safari, please note that dinner tonight is not included in the tour.

Departure Instructions

Please note that the Kenya & Tanzania-Masai Mara| Serengeti| Ngorongoro crater| Amboseli Tour -9 Days ends at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 1700 hours. Your departure can only take place today if you have pre-booked a domestic flight which leaves from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 1900 hours or after, or an international flight which leaves at 2100 hours or after. Otherwise, you will need to book an extra night’s accommodation (not included in the tour price) and take a flight the following day