Serengeti Smile

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Our safari guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and your overnight stay. Take this time to unwind at the lodge and prepare for the safari the next day.

If interested, you're welcome to join a complimentary tour of Arusha with our guide.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up at the lodge early in the morning for the beginning of a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to savannas, with the Tarangire River meandering through. You may have the chance to witness lions stalking their prey or leopards relaxing in trees above. After a picnic lunch and a game drive, you will return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Tarangire National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we’ll depart for the central area of the Serengeti, enjoying lunch at a suitable location inside the park. In the afternoon, we'll continue with a game drive before reaching the camp. All day tomorrow will be devoted to game drives.

The Serengeti is renowned for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Get ready to see resident predators like leopard, cheetah, and lion all fulfilling their roles in the circle of life.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast we will drive to the Northern Serengeti around the Mara River. This is where the Great Migration happens. Our safari guide will find the best spot for you to view it.

The Great Migration is the mass movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals crossing the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The river is full of crocodiles. The best time to visit to witness this event is from July to early October every year.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Northern Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, w’ll continue with a game drive in the Northern Serengeti with a special focus on the Great Migration. Later, we’ll drive back to the Central Serengeti for your overnight stay.

The Great Migration is the mass movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals crossing the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. The river is full of crocodiles. The best time to visit to witness this event is from July to early October every year.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we’ll depart for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes in hand. This park features the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, a natural wonder of Africa. It is home to about 30,000 large mammals year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many bird species, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be prepared to see a wide variety of animals in a short amount of time.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Lake Manyara National Park with lunch boxes in hand. After our game drive in the park, we’ll transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airports.

Lake Manyara is famous for the arboreal lions that hide among the tree branches, and the numerous baboon colonies that populate the forest and which will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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