This eight-day cross-border adventure takes you through two of East Africa's most iconic countries, combining the sweeping savannahs of Kenya with the legendary wildlife theatres of Tanzania. You will set off from Nairobi and travel south through Amboseli, where elephant herds roam against the snow-capped silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, before crossing into Tanzania to explore the dramatic landscapes of Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Each park offers a completely distinct ecosystem, ensuring every day in the bush brings fresh sightings and new stories. At Africompass, our multilingual guides fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, German, and French will be with you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and deeply personal safari experience. This is East Africa at its most complete, expertly curated for travellers who want to see it all.
Your safari will begin with a morning departure from Nairobi, heading south towards Amboseli National Park. You will enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge, arriving for lunch, followed by an evening game drive across Amboseli's iconic open plains before dinner and your first night under the African sky.
You will spend a full day exploring Amboseli, one of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife destinations, set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. Morning and afternoon game drives will offer outstanding opportunities to observe large elephant herds alongside lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, buffalo, and a rich array of plains game. An optional Maasai village visit is available for those wishing to experience local culture at an additional cost.
After breakfast you will enjoy a final morning game drive in Amboseli before departing for the Namanga border post, where the team will assist with all immigration formalities as you cross into Tanzania. You will continue to Arusha for lunch, then proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight at the lodge.
An early morning game drive in Lake Manyara will reveal the park's diverse birdlife, tree-climbing lions, and hippo pools before you sit down for breakfast. You will then set out for the Serengeti National Park, game-viewing along the way, and arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. The afternoon will bring your first game drive across the Serengeti's legendary endless plains.
You will have a full day to absorb the magnificence of the Serengeti, whose name translates to 'endless plains' in the Maa language, with morning and afternoon game drives separated by a relaxed lunch break at the lodge. The central plains are home to leopard, spotted hyena, and cheetah, while the park is renowned as the stage of the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra between the Serengeti and Kenya's Maasai Mara. Bird enthusiasts will delight in sightings of eagles, flamingoes, ducks, geese, and vultures.
After an early breakfast you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending approximately 670 metres into the crater floor for a full day of game viewing in one of Africa's most extraordinary natural amphitheatres. You will encounter black-maned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, and an abundance of grazing wildlife, with a picnic lunch at the iconic Ngoitoktok Springs. An evening game drive in the crater will follow before you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast you will leave the Ngorongoro Crater and travel to Tarangire National Park, arriving at the lodge in time for lunch. Tarangire offers a wonderfully remote atmosphere, characterised by ancient baobab trees, the seasonal Tarangire River, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife including monkeys, hornbills, pelicans, and herons. A short afternoon game drive will introduce you to the park's unique character before a relaxed dinner and overnight.
Your final safari morning will begin with an early game drive in Tarangire, offering one last chance to appreciate the park's ancient baobab landscape and diverse wildlife before breakfast. You will then depart for Arusha, arriving in time for a farewell lunch, after which you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your onward flight.
All rates are per person and vary by travel season. Choose your season below to view the applicable pricing.
| Adult, per person | USD 2,614 |
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It depends on what you want to see. For the Great Migration river crossings in the Maasai Mara, visit between July and October, when the herds cross the Mara River in search of fresh grazing. For calving season and dense predator activity, January to March is excellent, particularly around the southern Serengeti. Kenya's two dry seasons (June to October and January to February) generally offer the clearest skies and easiest game viewing across Amboseli, Tsavo, and Samburu, since animals gather around limited water sources. The 'green season' (November and April to May) brings lush scenery, migratory birdlife, and lower rates, though some rural roads can be muddy. Tell us your travel dates and priorities, and we will recommend the destinations that fit best.
Most nationalities need a Kenya eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), applied for online before you fly; Tanzania and Zanzibar require their own separate visa, available online or on arrival depending on your nationality. Entry requirements change from time to time, so confirm the current rules for your passport a few weeks before departure. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a Yellow Fever risk country, and we recommend it in general along with being up to date on routine vaccinations (MMR, tetanus, hepatitis A and B). Most safari areas are malaria zones, so antimalarial medication is strongly advised. Always check final requirements with your doctor or a travel health clinic, and ask us for the latest entry rules when you book.
Every itinerary we build is private and tailor-made by default: your own vehicle, driver-guide, and schedule, with no strangers added to your trip. That means you can linger an extra morning at a favourite lodge, adjust the route on the go, or add a visit to the Emmanuel New Hope Rescue Centre we support. If you would rather share costs or travel as a solo guest, we can also arrange a scheduled group departure and match you with other travellers on similar dates. Either way, your safari is planned by our Nairobi-based specialists around your budget, dates, and interests, not a fixed package.
Safari costs vary widely depending on where you stay and how you travel. Budget camping safaris in parks like Amboseli or Lake Nakuru can start from around USD 150 to 250 per person per day, mid-range lodge safaris typically run USD 250 to 450 per day, and luxury tented camps in the Maasai Mara or Serengeti can exceed USD 750 per day. Your quote always includes a private vehicle, driver-guide, park fees, and accommodation as specified in your itinerary. Since every trip we build is tailor-made, tell us your budget and travel dates and we'll show you exactly what it buys, with no hidden extras.
Pack light, neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige) for game drives, since bright colours and dark blue can attract tsetse flies in some regions. Bring layers for early morning drives, which can be cold even near the equator, plus a hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen. A good pair of binoculars, a camera with a zoom lens, and a portable charger make a real difference to the experience. Comfortable closed shoes are more useful than sandals, and most lodges offer laundry service, so you rarely need more than a week's worth of clothing even on a longer trip. We send a full packing checklist tailored to your specific itinerary and season once you book.
Yes. Alongside our guided safaris, we offer both self-drive car hire and chauffeur-driven vehicles for clients who want more flexibility around Nairobi, the coast, or shorter road trips. Self-drive suits experienced drivers comfortable with Kenyan road conditions, while a chauffeur-driven car is the better choice for game-viewing routes, night driving, or if you'd simply rather relax and let a local expert handle the roads. All our vehicles are well-maintained 4x4s suited to both tarmac and rougher safari tracks. Let us know your route and dates and we'll recommend the right option.
Millions of visitors travel safely to Kenya and Tanzania every year, and the main tourist circuits, national parks, and coastal resorts are well-established and closely monitored. As with any international travel, sensible precautions apply: use a reputable operator (we're KATO-verified), avoid displaying valuables in cities, and follow your guide's advice in wildlife areas, where the real risk is animals, not crime. We stay in regular contact with our clients throughout their trip, and our drivers know the routes and current conditions well. If you have specific safety questions about your itinerary, we're happy to talk them through before you book.
Absolutely, it's one of our most popular combinations. A typical itinerary pairs 4 to 7 days on safari in the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, or Serengeti with 3 to 5 days unwinding on the beach in Zanzibar or Diani Beach, taking advantage of short connecting flights between the two. We handle all the logistics, including domestic flight bookings and airport transfers, so you go straight from game drives to the Indian Ocean without the stress of planning it yourself. Tell us how many days you have and we'll suggest a balance between wildlife and beach time that fits your trip.
