Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in or around Arusha. During the 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the landscape and local communities. You'll spend the day on a full game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, you'll transfer to the Africa Safari Lake Manyara tented camp, where you can take a refreshing swim in the pool.

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:
Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
  • Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world, home to an estimated 30,000 large mammals. Its natural borders create an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area, including the Big Five, zebra, and elephants. At the end of the day, you'll head to Ndutu/South Serengeti for an overnight stay at the Africa Safari South Serengeti tented camp, an area renowned for the great migration's calving season.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

On the third day, you'll head towards the Serengeti. After a few hours' drive, you'll arrive at the Serengeti gate, enjoy lunch, and then embark on a game drive through this magnificent park. The Serengeti is renowned for its vast savannah and forest landscapes, and it is famous for its great migration, which involves about 1.5 million herbivores and their followers. You will then arrive at the Africa Safari Ikoma tented camp, situated between the Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti, and Ikorongo Game Reserves. This prime location is perfect for exploring the area and provides a tranquil retreat where you can relax while watching birdlife or listening to the sounds of the African bush.

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:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ikoma Wildlife Management

Ikoma Wildlife Management

You'll start the day with a game drive in the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area, a 242-square-kilometer expanse of pristine wilderness. This area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including herds of elephants, waterbucks, black and white colobus monkeys, elusive leopards, and both greater and lesser kudu. In the afternoon, you’ll explore the area on foot with a ranger during a walking safari for extra cost, culminating in a sundowner. This unique experience offers an immersive way to connect with the environment. You’ll spend another night at the Africa Safari Ikoma tented camp.

Main Destination:
Greater Serengeti Ecosystem
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Campsite)
  • Inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early morning exploration of the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area, you'll be picked up from your Ikoma tent and continue your adventure with a game drive in Serengeti National Park. At the end of the day, you'll spend the night at the Africa Safari Maasai Boma Lodge. True to its name, the lodge is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma, giving you a genuine feel of Maasai culture. The local village, Ololosokwan, is not within an official game reserve or national park, but wildlife can still be spotted in the surrounding areas.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Lake Natron

Lake Natron

After breakfast, you'll journey to Lake Natron. The drive from the northern Serengeti is remote and offers a striking, otherworldly beauty with vast, ancient landscapes. The route traverses untouched Maasai land, featuring small bomas and towering mountains set against a rugged, scorched terrain. En route to the lodge, you may stop at a hot spring for a refreshing break.

You'll spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge features a swimming pool seamlessly integrated into its surroundings, with breathtaking views of the neighboring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano. You'll take in the scenery and enjoy a 10-minute guided walk to the lake. From June to November, the lake becomes a gathering place for around two million flamingos.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Luxury Glamping)
  • Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Lake Natron to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Natron to Lake Manyara National Park

In the morning, your guide will lead you on an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (be sure to wear walking shoes). Along the way, you'll pass by several nearby Maasai villages, and your hike will be guided by a Maasai local. After lunch, you'll travel to Mto Wa Mbu, where you'll spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its stunning panoramic views, waterfalls, clear babbling brooks, and hot springs. You’ll spend the entire day game driving in the park, taking in its diverse landscapes and wildlife. Afterward, you’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving before dinner to conclude your magnificent safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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