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*This tour does not accept children under 2.
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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

Arrive Arusha City

Arrive Arusha City

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival, our safari guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can unwind and get ready for the incredible adventure that lies ahead!

Arusha, bustling with activity, serves as a gateway to northern Tanzania's safari wonders. It's a vibrant hub that most travelers pass through on their journey to explore the region's natural treasures.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park
At 07:30 AM, After breakfast, our Safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation for your journey to Tarangire National Park. The drive takes approximately two and a half hours on well-maintained tarmac roads. The park, named after the Tarangire River, is known for being the only water source for wildlife in the region during the dry season, earning it the nickname "river of warthogs." Here, you'll find large families of elephants gathered near the river, as well as giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. Predators like lions and leopards also frequent the area, following these herbivores. Tarangire is home to an incredible variety of birds, with more species breeding here than anywhere else on Earth! The park is also famous for its towering, ancient baobab trees, some believed to be over a thousand years old. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park. After your game drive, you'll continue on to your accommodation in Karatu.

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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

On safari to Serengeti National Park

On safari to Serengeti National Park

On safari to Serengeti National Park

At 07:30 AM, After breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic drive into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with an opportunity to stop and admire the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. From there, you'll continue through the conservation area toward the Serengeti, entering from the southern part of the park.

The Serengeti National Park is truly a marvel! Known for its expansive, open grasslands, it offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. While the park is teeming with diverse wildlife, it is most renowned for the incredible annual migration. Depending on the season, you may witness one of nature's greatest spectacles—the movement of vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope as they journey in search of water and fresh grass.

Enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by an overnight stay at a luxury tented camp in the heart of Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Moyo Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central to the North in Search of the Great Migration

Central to the North in Search of the Great Migration

Central to the North in Search of the Great Migration
After breakfast, you will wind through the Serengeti towards the northern region, stopping to experience more wonder on the way! While it boasts abundant wildlife, the Serengeti is best known for its annual great migration. During the migration, vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month, you just need to know where to look! At this time of year, the migration usually is in the Northern Serengeti.

Overnight will be a mid-range seasonal tented camp.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

The Northern Serengeti boasts a unique and varied landscape, featuring rolling hills, riverine forests, expansive plains, and dramatic rocky outcrops. At its heart lies the mighty Mara River, the stage for one of nature’s most spectacular events—the Great Migration river crossing.

Each year, over two million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebras and antelopes, brave the perilous waters of the Mara River in their quest for fresh grazing and water. As they take on this incredible challenge, Nile crocodiles lie in wait, adding to the drama. On the far side of the river, predators like lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs anticipate the feast, turning this natural phenomenon into a thrilling and unforgettable spectacle.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Northern to Central Serengeti National Park

Northern to Central Serengeti National Park

Northern to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will slowly return to Central Serengeti with an en route game drive. You may wish to continue your search for the migrating animals before leaving this special place. Every day is different in the Serengeti, and there is always plenty to explore.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Moyo Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, you will gently wind your way back through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, seeing more animals on the way (it is common to see a journey of giraffes on the lush slopes). You should reach the crater by lunchtime.
When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. A pristine wilderness is concealed by the steep volcanic walls, including sweeping savannahs, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself, and when you reach the crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your final destination on this epic safari! Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you will see here is on a different scale. It is compact (one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow salt lake. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboons and elephants in the park’s thick evergreen forest and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place you choose, e.g., Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or Arusha Airport.

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)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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