Kerata Wild Safaris

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$3,222 to $3,332 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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our professional guides from KeRata Wild Safaris. The drive to your lodge in Arusha begins with stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, depending on visibility. As we proceed along the road, you'll pass through vibrant landscapes filled with lush vegetation, small villages, and bustling markets.

The ride itself will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the location of your lodge and traffic. Along the way, you'll experience a taste of Tanzanian culture as we drive through Arusha, known for its blend of urban life and the natural beauty surrounding it. Whether you're staying at a luxury or mid-range lodge, you can expect comfort and tranquility as you begin your Tanzanian adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, you'll set off for Tarangire National Park, a scenic two-hour drive through the heart of Tanzania’s countryside. Upon entering the park, you'll be greeted by the vast landscapes of Tarangire, famous for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

As the sun sets, you'll head to Marera Valley lodge, where a delicious dinner and a peaceful night in the wilderness await.

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After waking up this morning, you will have full breakfast, then you will start to en-route game drive to Serengeti.
On the way you will be able to view beautiful of Rift valley, view of Ngorongoro crater and you will reach Serengeti in the evening. You will have an evening game drive in central Serengeti where you will be able to see the sunset. Major attraction in Serengeti are endless plain and great Serengeti wildebeest migration which involve 1.5 herbivores and followers, predators use to move from one area to another almost all parts of Serengeti because of drought.
Our driver guide will make sure you will able to see part of wildebeest migration. The movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle and Thomson’s gazelle.
After you will head to Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge inside Serengeti National Park where a delicious dinner awaits.

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Central Serengeti to North (Kogatende)

Central Serengeti to North (Kogatende)

On this day you will wake up early morning and have your full breakfast. Then you will start your game drive inside Serengeti. Our driver will drive you to Northern Serengeti to the key areas where you will observe mass movement of the wildebeest and all the drama it entails. We’d recommend the flash-points of the Mara River and the Ndutu Plains. River crossings at Kogatende starts in July as the mega herd settles into the area. Between July to October, game viewing is at its best with river crossings pretty much guaranteed every day. There is no distinct movement as the herds tend to cross back and forth over the river, following the rains and subsequent fresh grasses. Thus, these are the best months to see the migration in the western region of Serengeti. And, in August to September you can see the Great Migration in northern Serengeti.

After the full day game drive you will have your delicious dinner and overnight at Heritage Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

On this day you will wake up early morning and have your full breakfast, then you will start your game drive inside Serengeti. As you will have full day in Serengeti our driver will drive you to the key areas in Serengeti. We will make sure that you will follow wildebeest migration where they will during your tour with us. The Great migration varies every year the best chance of seeing it is during June up to September while the wildebeest calving is from January to March. Our driver will take you to northern Serengeti where you will be able to see the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. A million and a half of these majestic animals travel throughout the year as they look for fresh grazing pasture and follow the rainfall for better water sources.

After your full day game drive you head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight at Heritage Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater

On this day, You will wake up at 5:45 for an early breakfast and see the Sun rise inside Serengeti, after your breakfast you will be heading for an early morning game drive up to 11:30am. There after, you head back to campsite for the hot lunch and pack your stuff in the jeep. After finishing your hot lunch you will proceed with game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro crater in Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits.

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:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

You will wake up around 5:30Am for your breakfast, after breakfast you will descend to Ngorongoro crater floor where you will able to see all big five. Also you will see different types of birds, black rhino available inside crater. Continue your journey to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll witness an incredible array of wildlife in one of the most unique natural landscapes on Earth. On this day you will have your lunch inside the crater while watching nature and high concentrations of flamingos. Later after 6 to 7 hours game drive inside crater floor you will start to ascend from the crater to Marera view lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After your breakfast, you will head to lake Manyara for a full day game drive, inside the park you will be able to see climbing tree lions and a lot of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake and you will visit a hot spring. Also the same day you will visit Maasai Boma, where you will see how they live and learn their culture and traditions then later drive back to Arusha and straight to the airport or to your accommodation.

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)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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  • This tour is offered by Kerata Wild Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.
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