Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • 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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We’ll pick you up from your hotel and introduce you to your guide and chef before embarking on a 2 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its diverse landscape, the park is especially famous for its ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in the country, offering unique opportunities to observe the interactions between elephant families.

We’ll embark on a game drive, focusing on areas with reported animal sightings. While herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are abundant, we'll also search for elusive predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Later, we'll stop at the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy lunch with a scenic view of the river and nearby wildlife. Watch out for cheeky monkeys and baboons that may try to snatch your meal, but there's no need to worry.

After lunch, we'll continue our game drive, exiting the park around 4:30 pm. We’ll then head to our campsite in Mto Wa Mbu for the night.

Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.

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:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti, a 6-hour journey (including stops) through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to admire the breathtaking crater view.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Maasai Village (Optional)
Explore the Maasai culture, known for their traditional practices like lion hunting and blood-drinking. While these traditions are largely historic, you can gain fascinating insights into Maasai life.
Duration: 20-45 minutes

Serengeti National Park
Covering 14,750 square kilometers, the Serengeti is renowned for the wildebeest and zebra migration. Focus will be on Seronera, the heart of Serengeti. Arrive in the late afternoon, have lunch, then embark on a game drive to enjoy the sunset and wildlife. Return to the Seronera campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro

Seronera, Serengeti National Park

Wake up early in the morning at 06 am after a hot cup of coffee, you will leave the campsite for morning game viewing in the heart of Serengeti National Park while enjoying the Morning beautiful sun rises though it’s going To be a bit chill in the morning don’t forget your warm clothes, get on with the game drive till on the mid-day drive back to camp for full breakfast and Lunch which means a Branch, Then later leave the camp for Ngorongoro Conservation area while you are having a game drive en route towards Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

On your last day on Tanzania Safari after breakfast and having a picnic lunch with you a short drive to descending gate and drive down the crater floor 650 meters deep for a half-game crater tour if one is lucky can see rhinoceros but in the crater has a number of permanent residence animals as the crater has permanent water throughout the year therefore many of the animals prefer to stay though they are free to come in or move out the crater, After lunch ascend on the crater rim back to camp then driver to Mto wa Mbu for diner and overnight.

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:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, we'll embark on an exciting journey to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its vibrant flamingo population and the elusive tree-climbing lions. Although these lions are rarely spotted, the park offers a rich wildlife experience.

Our day will include a thrilling game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to witness an array of bird species and, if we're fortunate, catch a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions. We'll visit the hippo pool for an up-close look at these majestic creatures and explore the hot springs, all while continuing our game drive. The park is teeming with diverse wildlife, including buffaloes, wildebeests, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and playful monkeys.

After a full day of exploration, we'll drive back to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch.

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

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