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

Your adventure kicks off with a hotel pick-up where you'll meet your guide, chef, and fellow travelers. From there, you'll enjoy a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its diverse landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and Tanzania's largest elephant population. You'll watch in awe as elephant families interact in their natural habitat.

During the game drive, you’ll follow wildlife sightings, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. Take a break at the Tarangire River picnic site, enjoying beautiful views and keeping an eye on the playful monkeys and baboons nearby!

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

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the picturesque farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you descend into the Serengeti’s expansive plains, you’ll experience the heart of Africa’s wilderness. You'll head to the Seronera region, known for its rich wildlife and the life-giving Seronera River that attracts a variety of animals. Upon arrival, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive, exploring this iconic wildlife habitat.

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:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off on a morning game drive, offering prime opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife. By midday, you’ll return to camp to pack up and have lunch. Later, you’ll leave the Serengeti and drive to Rhino Lodge, located near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of about two hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 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

After breakfast, you’ll head down to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater’s abundant water and grazing lands attract a wide range of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, and hippos. This area is also known for its high concentration of predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, with leopards occasionally spotted. You’ll stop at Lake Magadi, where you can see hippos, flamingos, and various water birds. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Arusha and drop you off at your preferred 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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Go Makini Tanzania Expedition, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • 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.