Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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$1,500 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

Welcome to Tanzania!

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, our representative will be there to greet you. From there, you'll be transferred to Arusha City, where you can rest and prepare for the safari ahead. The drive to Arusha offers stunning views of Tanzania's natural beauty.

The journey to Arusha takes about 2 hours. Once you arrive, you can either explore the city or relax at your hotel as you get ready for your upcoming safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up to start your safari adventure. You’ll journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of about 3 hours. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which becomes the only water source for wildlife during the Dry season.

Famous for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and the rare sight of tree-climbing pythons, Tarangire spans 2,850 square kilometers. You’ll spend the day enjoying game drives, pausing for a picnic lunch by the river. As evening approaches, you’ll head out on a final game drive before arriving at your lodge or campsite for dinner and a peaceful 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of the largest parks in the country, known for its vast open plains that inspire a deep sense of freedom. Your journey will pass by Lake Natron, a key area in the heart of Maasailand, before reaching the entrance to the Serengeti.

This semi-arid landscape attracts numerous waterbirds and is an important breeding and nesting site for the lesser flamingo. Upon arriving in the Serengeti, your adventure begins with a game drive as you head towards your accommodations.

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:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Your day begins with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Here, you'll have the chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, lions, elephants, leopards, impalas, gazelles, and cheetahs, and possibly witness the famous wildebeest migration.

After the morning game drive, you'll enjoy a hearty brunch before packing up for the next leg of your journey to Ngorongoro. The drive offers continued game viewing along the way.

By late evening, you'll arrive at Ngorongoro and settle in for the night on the crater rim, with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Angata Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll head to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari. As the world's largest unflooded and unbroken caldera, it represents the pinnacle of Ngorongoro's natural beauty.

Descending into the crater, you'll explore its unique landscape, including Lake Magadi, a vast shallow alkaline lake located in the southwestern corner of the crater. After an enriching experience on the crater floor, you'll drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your tour.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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 Go Makini Tanzania Expedition, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.