7-Day Tanzania & Amboseli Safari
A private 7-day safari across two countries: two nights in Kenya's Amboseli National Park with Kilimanjaro on the horizon, then over the Namanga border to Arusha for Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
Two Countries on One Road
Amboseli lies just north of Kilimanjaro, on the Kenyan side of the border. Its swamps hold large herds of elephants, and on a clear morning the snow-capped mountain rises behind them. Our trusted Kenyan partner runs this part of the trip from Nairobi.
At the Namanga border you change vehicles and meet your Lion Crest guide, who takes you to Arusha and on through Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. The two countries are only a few hours apart by road, so the trip has no flights and no very long drives.
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Why Travellers Choose It
- Two nights in Amboseli, below Kilimanjaro
- A simple overland crossing at Namanga
- Tarangire's elephants and baobabs
- A morning on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Private guides on both sides: our Kenyan partner, then Lion Crest
Our Kenyan partner meets you at the airport in Nairobi and takes you to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Nairobi (or similar)
Meals: Dinner is not included on arrival day
The drive south to Amboseli, then game drives around its swamps and open plains, home to large elephant herds, with Kilimanjaro on the horizon when the sky is clear.
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in the Amboseli area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A morning drive to the Namanga border. After the border formalities you meet your Lion Crest guide on the Tanzanian side and drive on to Arusha.
Overnight: Lodge in Arusha (mid-range, or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full day of game drives in Tarangire among elephants and baobabs, then on to the highlands at Karatu.
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Down into the Ngorongoro Crater early for a game drive on the crater floor among buffalo, zebras, lions and, with luck, black rhinos.
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A morning game drive in Lake Manyara's forest and along the lake shore, then back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Kenyan park fees and our Kenyan partner's rates depend on your dates, so we quote this safari on request. Send us your dates and group size and we will reply within 24 hours with a full price.
On requestWe can reverse the route (Arusha to Nairobi) or add the Serengeti.
Trip Notes
- Start: Nairobi · End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
- Private safari: your group only, on the dates you choose
- Two guides: our Kenyan partner, then Lion Crest from the Namanga border
- Lodges and camps named when we confirm availability
Includes
- Private safari vehicles and professional driver-guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- Amboseli National Park fees
- Tanzanian park entry fees and the Ngorongoro Crater vehicle fee
- 6 nights in hotels, lodges and tented camps, full board on safari
- Drinking water
- Airport transfer in Nairobi
Excludes
- International flights
- Kenya and Tanzania entry fees and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania's compulsory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors (44 US dollars per person, from 1 October 2026)
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Drinks not included in the meal plans
Questions Travellers Ask
Who runs the Kenya part?
Our trusted Kenyan partner, with its own vehicle and guide. At the Namanga border you meet your Lion Crest guide.
Will we see Kilimanjaro?
Often, on clear mornings and evenings, but clouds hide the mountain on many days. It cannot be guaranteed.
Do we need two visas?
Kenya and Tanzania have separate entry rules, which change. Please check the official requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Why is the price on request?
Kenyan park fees and our partner's rates depend on your dates. We check them and send you an exact price.
