Rioba Safaris

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$2,948 to $3,047 pp (USD)

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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

Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

Hotel to Momella gate to Miriakamba Hut

Pick up from hotel to Momella Gate takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once at the gate we will finish all the procedures and depart for the trek. The trek takes you through places from where you can catch breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the renowned Momella lakes. Trekkers encounter wildlife like Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Giraffes, and Warthogs during this day. We continue a short distance until we reach the Miriakamba hut.

Elevation: 1500m/4921ft to 2500m/8202ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Miriakamba Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Miriakamba Hut to Saddle Hut

Today we trek through the steep path along the ridge of the saddle. On the way, you can witness the stunning Meru crater, the ash cone, and little Meru. There are chances of us encountering wildlife like Cape Buffaloes and the black and white Colobus monkey. We will end the trek up at Saddle hut. Once you have settled at the camp we will set off on a short trek to little Meru (3810m) for acclimatization purpose and return to Saddle hut.

Elevation: 2500m/8202ft to 3500m/11483ft
Distance: 6km/3.5mi
Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Saddle Hut
  • Budget mountain hut located on Mt Meru
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Saddle Hut to Momella gate -Arusha

Saddle Hut to Momella gate -Arusha

After a light pre-dawn meal, we embark on a challenging ascent to Socialist Peak, navigating steep rocky terrain. Reaching the summit offers breathtaking views of Meru Crater and a chance to spot wildlife like mountain Reedbucks and Klipspringers. Afterward, we descend to Miriakamba hut, preparing for the safari from our hotel

Elevation: 3500m/11483ft to 4562m/14967ft down to 1500m/4921ft
Distance: 28km/17mi
Hiking Time: 13-14 hours
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

Main Destination:
Mount Meru
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from Hotel and driven to Tarangire National Park for the day game drive with your picnic lunch boxes en route. In the evening, drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
The park is located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania that is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and quiet and authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travelers to the region either miss out on Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for a matter of hours leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.

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:
Fanaka Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Manyara National Park

Manyara National Park

Program: After breakfast, our guide will pick you up and then drive up to Lake Manyara national park to enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch, and then once we finish our game drive we will drive you to your hotel for Overnight and Dinner

Lake Manyara National Park covers an area of only 330 sq km (127 sq miles), of which up to 200 sq km (77 sq miles) is made up of the lake when water levels are high. Lake Manyara is an excellent place for bird watching and a good area to find elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and even a legendary tree-climbing lion! At some point during your game drive you should get off your vehicle at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe the hippos here.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro for the game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and in the afternoon, drive to Serengeti National Park.
The jewel in Ngorongoro crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen here.

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:
Golden Safari Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we continue with a full-day game drive within the park while carrying lunch boxes. Exploring the part of Serengeti where you will be able to spot a good number of animals with the help of a guide, in the afternoon we will enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the best picnic sites within the park. After the game drive, you will be transferred to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight

Serengeti National Park is a park located in northern Tanzania and is a world heritage site occupying an area of around 15,000 square kilometers, with over 2 million herbivorous, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species, this area is with massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile, and the rare oribi antelope.

Main Destination:
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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Golden Safari Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Serengeti National Park-Arusha

Serengeti National Park-Arusha

In the early morning, we begin our day by checking out of our hotel. Following this, we embark on a scenic drive back to Arusha, which will take us through captivating landscapes. Anticipate a late afternoon arrival in Arusha, where we'll ensure your seamless transition to the airport, ensuring you have ample time to catch your flight home.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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