Shemeji Safari Tanzania

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$2,843 to $3,159 pp (USD)

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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

Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Today your safari adventure begins with a pickup from your Arusha hotel to enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive through stunning landscapes and local villages. Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, towering baobabs and rare tree-climbing pythons. As the evening falls, head to Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment, where a safari comfort tent with a private bathroom awaits. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool before relaxing under the African night sky.

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:
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for a thrilling descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera and home to around 30,000 animals, including the Big Five. This natural wonder offers one of Africa’s most unforgettable safari experiences. In the afternoon, continue to the Ndutu/South Serengeti, famed for the calving season of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest are born and predators lurk nearby. Overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti.

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:
Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, where endless savannahs and forested areas are alive with wildlife. Witness zebras, giraffes and the Big Five, and marvel at the Great Migration, when 1.5 million herbivores move across the plains with their predators. This dynamic landscape offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, photography opportunities and moments of pure immersion in the beauty and drama of Africa’s iconic wilderness. Spend your second night in Africa Safari Serengeti Kusini.

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:
Africa Safari Serengeti Kusini Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Southern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Journey to the Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive after lunch at the park gate. Explore landscapes of forests and endless savannah plains, home to the Great Migration of 1.5 million animals. Around Lake Ndutu, watch for six species of Big Cats, from lions to leopards and cheetahs. Spend the night at Africa Safari Ikoma, ideally located between Seronera, Grumeti and Ikorongo Reserves. Enjoy peaceful birdwatching, observe grazing impalas or simply soak in the sounds of the African bush as your safari adventure continues.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Night Game Drive Ngorongoro Pololeti Game Reserve

Night Game Drive Ngorongoro Pololeti Game Reserve

Set out on a day game drive through the northern reaches of Serengeti National Park, where endless savannahs and river landscapes teem with wildlife. Spot elephants, giraffes, lions and, if the season is right, the mighty herds of the Great Migration crossing the plains. Continue to Africa Safari Maasai Boma for a unique overnight experience. As night falls, venture into Ngorongoro Pololeti Game Reserve for a thrilling night game drive, where the wilderness reveals its hidden nocturnal wonders.

Main Destination:
Pololeti Game Reserve (Greater Serengeti)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Drive to Lake Natron & Flamingo Walk

Drive to Lake Natron & Flamingo Walk

After breakfast, head to the remote beauty of Lake Natron. Travel through unspoiled Maasai land, passing bomas and mountains in a vast, other-worldly landscape, with a chance to stop at a hot spring. From June to November, marvel at nearly two million flamingos gathered along the shimmering shores. Join a Maasai guide for a Flamingo Walk up to Lake Natron. Lake Natron in the Rift Valley is home to the endangered lesser flamingos, who breed in its alkaline waters, creating stunning pink landscapes. While inhospitable to most other creatures, the lake’s flats host adapted bird species. Overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron, where you can enjoy views of Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
  • Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Drive to Mto Wa Mbu

Drive to Mto Wa Mbu

This morning, set out on an adventurous hike to the Ngare Sero waterfalls with a Maasai guide, who will share insights into their traditions as you pass nearby villages. After soaking in the beauty of the falls, enjoy lunch before heading to Mto wa Mbu, a lively town at the entrance of Lake Manyara. You’ll spend the night at Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment, where you can unwind with a swim, enjoy the serene setting and prepare for the next day’s safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located near Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park

Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park

Today, journey to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its stunning views, waterfalls, clear streams and hot springs. On a full-day game drive, discover elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes and over 400 bird species. With luck, you may even spot the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, our transfer will drive back to Arusha or Arusha Airport in the afternoon where you will arrive before dinner. An additional transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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