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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your accommodation at Summit Safari Lodge in Arusha. If you arrive earlier in the day, you have the option to take a city tour for an extra cost. This tour includes visits to popular sites such as the local market and Cultural Heritage, the largest gallery in Africa, offering a glimpse into Arusha's vibrant culture and art scene.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and embark on a safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is renowned for its rich wildlife, especially vibrant from June to September during the dry season. At this time, thousands of animals, including wildebeests, buffaloes, and oryx, migrate from the dry Maasai steppes to the Tarangire River in search of water, attracting predators like lions and leopards. The park is also home to over 500 bird species. Enjoy lunch and then take a late afternoon game drive before heading to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and an 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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast at Suricata Boma Lodge before driving to the expansive Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you'll have lunch and game drives, providing opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife. During your afternoon game drive, look out for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, elands, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and more. The park is also home to a diverse array of bird species. Continue your game viewing in the Seronera area or head eastward. Finish your day with dinner and an overnight stay at Land of Nature Lodge.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, start your day with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Be captivated by the stunning landscapes, changing light, and diverse wildlife, with insights provided by your expert guide. Around 12:30 PM, you can choose to have a picnic or hot lunch. After lunch, continue your afternoon game drive until sunset at 6:30 PM. Return to Land of Nature Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu Area

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu Area

After breakfast, we head out for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Admire the stunning scenery, ever-changing light, and intriguing wildlife, with your expert guide offering insightful commentary. At 12:30 PM, you can choose between a picnic or hot lunch. Following lunch, we continue with an afternoon game drive until sunset at 6:30 PM. We'll then return to Angata Ndutu Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ndutu Area

Ndutu Area

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you'll leave the camp with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive exploring the Great Migration in the Ndutu Area. Enjoy a bush lunch in the afternoon before continuing the game drive until sunset. Afterward, return to Angata Ndutu Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early for breakfast, then descend into the crater floor for an exciting game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to all of the Big Five—rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant—as well as other wildlife such as zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena. You’ll also spot a variety of birds, including flamingos on Soda Lake, geese, storks, and vultures. Lunch will be served at the picnic site near the Ngoitoktok Swamp, known for its hippo pool. After lunch, we will drive you back to Arusha and drop you off at the airport or your hotel.

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:
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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  • This tour is offered by Go Makini Tanzania Expedition, not SafariBookings.
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