7 Days Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari – Amboseli, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Tour Overview

The 7 Days Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari by Renney Adventures is a well-balanced cross-border itinerary designed to deliver exceptional wildlife experiences within a shorter timeframe. This safari connects Kenya’s famous Amboseli National Park with Tanzania’s top destinations including Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

This Tour is Perfect For:

  • Travelers with limited time (1 week safari)
  • First-time visitors to East Africa
  • Couples, families, and small groups
  • Wildlife enthusiasts looking for high-density game viewing
  • Clients who prefer comfortable lodge accommodation

Why Choose This Tour:

  • Efficient itinerary covering both Kenya & Tanzania
  • Focus on high wildlife concentration parks
  • Includes Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five hotspot)
  • Combines landscapes: savannah, crater, forest, and lakes
  • Managed by experienced guides from Renney Adventures

Day By Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay

Driving Time: 30 minutes from airport to Meridian hotel

Accommodation in Nairobi (adjustments according to availabilities)
• Best Western Meridian Hotel 
• Meal plan BB

After breakfast, you will have a short briefing about safari then depart from Nairobi and drive towards Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or camp.

In the afternoon, you will embark on an extensive game drive across the park, renowned for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will have the opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat as you explore the diverse landscapes of the park. In the evening, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: 4 hours’ drive from Nairobi to Amboseli

Accommodation in Amboseli (adjustments according to availabilities)
Sentrim Amboseli Camp 
• Meal plan FB

After breakfast, you will depart for a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Throughout the day, you will explore the park’s diverse landscapes while searching for a variety of wildlife including elephants, zebras, lions, and many other species.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park, followed by continued game viewing as you explore more of Amboseli’s rich wildlife habitats. In the evening, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation in Amboseli (adjustments according to availabilities)
Sentrim Amboseli Camp 
• Meal plan FB

After breakfast at your accommodation, you will depart Amboseli and drive towards Arusha National Park via the Namanga border. Upon arrival at the border, you will complete immigration and registration formalities before continuing directly to Arusha National Park for a game drive. During the game drive, you will have the opportunity to witness a variety of wildlife including buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs (pumba), zebras, and many other species, while also enjoying the beautiful views of Mount Meru.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the scenic Momella Lakes. After lunch, you will continue with the afternoon game drive, exploring more of the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife until evening. Later, you will depart the park and drive to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: 2 hours’ drive from Amboseli to Namanga border and 2 hours’ drive from Namanga to Arusha

Accommodation in Arusha (adjustments according to availabilities)
Greenside Hotel 
• Meal plan FB

After an early breakfast, your professional driver-guide will pick you up from your lodge in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive, carrying picnic lunch boxes for your convenience.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephants and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to vast savannah plains. The Tarangire River, which winds through the park, serves as the primary source of water for wildlife during the dry season, attracting a high concentration of animals.

During your game drive, you may have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife including lions stalking their prey, leopards resting in acacia trees, as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The park is also famous for its iconic baobab trees that dominate the landscape. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park before continuing with your afternoon game drive. In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and proceed to your lodge for relaxation, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: 2 hours’ drive from Arusha to Tarangire and 2 hours’ drive from Tarangire to Farm of Dreams

Accommodation in Karatu (adjustments according to availabilities)
Farm of Dreams Lodge 
• Meal plan FB

After breakfast, you will depart from your lodge in Karatu and proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch boxes for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. The crater is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals that reside here year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

The crater also hosts a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, particularly around the soda lake at the crater floor. Due to the high concentration of wildlife within a relatively small area, Ngorongoro offers excellent game viewing opportunities and the chance to see many animals within a short period of time. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater while surrounded by stunning scenery and wildlife. After the game drive, you will ascend the crater and proceed to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Driving Time: 1 hour drive from Farm of Dreams to Ngorongoro crater

Accommodation in Karatu (adjustments according to availabilities)
Farm of Dreams Lodge 
• Meal plan FB

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive. The park offers a diverse range of habitats, including lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline Lake Manyara itself, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons that welcome visitors at the entrance, and an impressive variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, featuring flamingos and numerous other bird species along the lake shore. During your game drive, you will also explore the park’s unique vegetation, hot springs, and scenic landscapes.

After enjoying your picnic lunch and completing the game drive, you will depart the park and transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your memorable safari experience.

Driving Time: 1 hour drive from Farm of Dreams Lodge to Lake Manyara and 2 hours’ drive from Lake Manyara to Arusha

• Meal plan HB

Price and Inclusion and Exclusion

Safari Pricing (Per Person in USD)
  • 1 Person: $4,100
  • 2 People: $2,550
  • 3 People: $2,175
  • 4 People: $1,910
  • 5 People: $1,790
  • 6 People: $1,685
  • 7 People: $1,650
Included
  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • National Parks fees
  • Government taxes
Excluded
  • Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges / camps
  • Optional activities (available at extra cost)
  • Tips for guide and cook (recommended $15/day per person)

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