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Kilimanjaro Safari — Kenya Safari Itinerary | Nature Expeditions
Special Safari · 9 Days

Kilimanjaro Safari

Nine days crossing from Amboseli into Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, finishing in Arusha.

Duration
9 Days
Starting Rate
From $4,590 pp
Style
Wildlife Safari
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Overview

Kilimanjaro Safari

Nine days crossing from Amboseli into Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, finishing in Arusha.

Nairobi Amboseli Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti Arusha
The Journey

Day by Day

How the trip actually unfolds.

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Day 1 · Arrival

Arrival

Morning drive to Amboseli National Park, lunch, afternoon game drive. Overnight at Praro Amboseli Camp (Full Board).

02
Day 2 · Kilimanjaro views

Kilimanjaro views

Morning and afternoon game drives beneath Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Praro Amboseli Camp (Full Board).

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Day 3 · Cross into Tanzania

Cross into Tanzania

Morning drive across the Kenya/Tanzania border to Lake Manyara. Overnight at Karatu Simba Lodge (Full Board).

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Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Morning drive to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, afternoon game drive in the crater. Overnight at Karatu Simba Lodge (Full Board).

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Day 5 · Full day in the crater

Full day in the crater

Full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch. Overnight at Karatu Simba Lodge (Full Board).

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Day 6 · Into the Serengeti

Into the Serengeti

Morning drive to Serengeti National Park, afternoon game drive. Overnight at Serengeti Simba Lodge (Full Board).

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Day 7 · Full day in the Serengeti

Full day in the Serengeti

Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Overnight at Serengeti Simba Lodge (Full Board).

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Day 8 · Fly to Arusha

Fly to Arusha

Drive to the airport for the flight to Arusha. Day at leisure. Overnight at Four Points Arusha (Bed & Breakfast).

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Day 9 · Departure

Departure

Early morning drive back to Nairobi, lunch on your own. Transfer to JKIA for departure.

Before You Go

Practical Info

  • Carry your passport, travel insurance details, and any prescription or preventative medication
  • Bring a hat, sunblock, sunglasses, a camera, and binoculars
  • Pack light — 15kg of hand luggage makes transfers between camps easier
  • Wear neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) for game drives
  • Keep a respectful distance and stay quiet near wildlife
  • Carry cash (KES/USD) for tips and personal purchases
  • Follow your driver-guide’s instructions at all times
  • Confirm any dietary needs or medical conditions before departure
  • Don’t stand up, lean out, or exit the vehicle during game drives
  • Don’t feed or attempt to touch any wildlife
  • Don’t use flash photography near animals
  • Don’t wear bright colours or all-white/black on game drives
  • Don’t litter in parks, conservancies, or camps
  • Don’t stray from the group without your guide in wildlife areas
  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Pick up and drop off at the Nairobi hotel
  • Transport in a chauffeur-driven Safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • Game viewing drives and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
  • All Government taxes and levies
  • Mineral water during game drives only
  • 24-hour stand-by contact number
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • All items of a personal nature e.g., telephone call bills, fax/email bills, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff, and driver-guide(s)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes
  • Laundry services
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary
  • Holiday supplements over Easter, Christmas, and New Year
Rates

Season & Pricing

Per person, sharing a double room.

SeasonTravel DatesPrice (pp sharing)
5th Jan – 31st Mar 20265th Jan – 31st Mar 2026From $4,740
1st Apr – 31st May 20261st Apr – 31st May 2026From $4,590
1st Jun – 30th Jun 20261st Jun – 30th Jun 2026From $4,795
1st Jul – 31st Oct 20261st Jul – 31st Oct 2026From $4,970
1st Nov – 15th Dec 20261st Nov – 15th Dec 2026From $4,800
16th Dec – 31st Dec 202616th Dec – 31st Dec 2026From $5,110