Under Kilimanjaro

Length
9 days
Where
Kenya and Tanzania
Style
Private safari, just your party
Best time
June to October, January to February

Elephants walking below Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, then across the border to the plains of the Serengeti.

Highlights.

  • Elephants under Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Three days on the Serengeti plains
  • A land border crossing at Namanga, arranged for you

Day by day.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi

    Arrive and rest.

  2. Day 2

    Amboseli

    Drive to Amboseli, afternoon game drive.

  3. Day 3

    Amboseli

    Early morning, when Kilimanjaro is usually clearest.

  4. Day 4

    To Tanzania

    Cross the border at Namanga to Arusha.

  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro

    A day in the crater.

  6. Day 6

    Serengeti

    Drive into the Serengeti.

  7. Day 7

    Serengeti

    Full day following the wildlife.

  8. Day 8

    Serengeti

    Morning drive, then a quiet afternoon.

  9. Day 9

    Fly out

    Flight from the Serengeti to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport.

What’s included.

Included

  • Private vehicles and guides
  • Park and conservation fees
  • Camps and lodges, chosen with you
  • Border transfer
  • Internal flight

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and porters
  • Drinks and personal spending

Price on request. You receive an itemised quote for your dates, with permits and green fees shown at the current published rate.

Good to know.

  • Kilimanjaro is usually clearest early in the morning.
  • You will need visas for both Kenya and Tanzania.
  • Where the Serengeti herds are depends on the month. We plan the route around it.
  • The activity level is easy. Mostly game drives.

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