Makisala Safaris

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$1,760 to $1,815 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 – Welcome to Tanzania

Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your friendly guide and transferred to your comfortable Arusha hotel. Take the afternoon to relax, recover from your journey, and get ready for the adventure ahead.

If you arrive early, you can take a short stroll through Arusha town, visit local markets, or browse for souvenirs. Your guide can escort you, but any purchases will be at your own cost. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge and a briefing about your safari, including tips on what to expect over the next six days.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Start your safari with a scenic 2-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. We’ll begin our adventure with a game drive through the park, exploring its seasonal swamps, savannah, and the Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates during the dry season.

Keep your cameras ready: you’ll likely see elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and perhaps lions resting in the shade. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the park while taking in the tranquil surroundings. Continue with an afternoon game drive as the sun casts golden light over the landscape.

In the evening, settle into your camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by nature.

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
  • Inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we’ll leave Tarangire and journey through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti. Along the way, we’ll stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to take photos and admire the sweeping landscapes and Rift Valley.

Arriving in central Serengeti, we’ll begin an afternoon game drive across the endless plains, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, wildebeest, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open plains and, depending on the season, the Great Wildebeest Migration, with massive herds of herbivores and their predator followers moving across the park.

Our experienced driver-guide will position you to witness part of this incredible migration. After a day full of adventure, we’ll settle in for dinner and an overnight stay at Seronera Campsite in central Serengeti, providing comfort while keeping you close to wildlife for the next day’s early game drives.

Main Destination:
Northern 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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full-Day Serengeti Safari Adventure

Full-Day Serengeti Safari Adventure

We’ll start early, around 6:30 a.m., with a morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Today is a full-day Serengeti adventure, moving from central Serengeti through the western corridor and toward the southern plains.

Our guide will take us to the best areas for spotting the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Depending on the season, we may witness part of the Great Migration in action, as herds move across the plains with their predator followers.

We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, surrounded by endless savannah and unforgettable scenery. The afternoon drive continues through diverse habitats, offering incredible opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and simply soaking in the beauty of Africa’s iconic landscapes.

We’ll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a campsite in the southern Serengeti, perfectly positioned for tomorrow’s journey toward Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:
Western Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater

Today we will begin with an early breakfast at the campsite, followed by a morning game drive through the Serengeti as the sun rises over the plains. This is one of the best times to spot predators on the move and grazing animals in the golden light.

After exploring until late morning, we’ll return to camp for a hot lunch and a short rest before packing up. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy one final game drive in the Serengeti as we make our way toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, the scenery shifts from open savannah to lush highlands, offering spectacular views.

By evening, we’ll arrive at the famous Simba Campsite, located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where dinner and overnight stay await. This location is perfect for an early start tomorrow into the crater itself.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara-Arusha

Lake Manyara-Arusha

Wake up early for a morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site for 3–4 hours, spotting lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and possibly the rare black rhino.

After a picnic lunch in the crater, we’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos, Lake Manyara provides a perfect finale to your safari.

By mid-afternoon, we’ll head back to Arusha, arriving in time for dinner or onward travel.

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)
  • 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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