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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your Arusha accommodation, our driver guide will meet you for a brief orientation before departing for Tarangire National Park. This park is known for its scenic landscapes, with the Tarangire River winding through low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. The vegetation is mainly acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with expansive swamps in the south. During the dry season, the river and swamps become magnets for a variety of wildlife. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and is home to three rare species: the greater kudu, fringed-eared oryx, and ashy starling. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue your game drive until late evening, then head to Karatu Safari Camp for 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:
Budget camping
  • Just outside 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

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. After breakfast, you'll travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park, renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the "Big Five." Begin your adventure with a morning game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to observe the park's diverse animal species. Following a picnic lunch, you'll continue your game drive in the afternoon, immersing yourself further in the Serengeti's rich wildlife. In the evening, return to camp 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
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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

Serengeti National Park

Today, you'll descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of wildlife viewing. With a constant supply of water and vegetation, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area hosts a diverse range of animals, including wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and large African elephants. The crater is also famous for its high density of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards that may require a keen eye to spot. Additionally, the area is often frequented by large flocks of flamingos, hippos, and various water birds. In the late afternoon, you'll head to the campsite for an overnight stay.

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 to Arusha

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, situated in northern Tanzania, is famous for the vast Ngorongoro Crater and its "Big Five" game animals: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Each year, immense herds of wildebeests and zebras migrate across its plains. The semi-nomadic Maasai community also graze their livestock alongside the wildlife. Additionally, the Olduvai Gorge within the area is renowned for its hominin fossils dating back millions of years. In the afternoon, you'll leave the national park and head back to Arusha.

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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