Meerkat Expedition Safari

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$3,300 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

Arusha to Lake Manyara

Arusha to Lake Manyara

Your safari adventure begins in Arusha, where you’ll meet your professional driver-guide for a short safari briefing. Afterward, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic drive of about 2–3 hours through the Great Rift Valley.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through lush groundwater forests, open plains, and acacia woodlands. Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos that paint the lake pink. You’ll also spot giraffes, hippos, baboons, and a wide variety of bird species.
In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early at Marera Valley Lodge, enjoy a hearty breakfast, and then drive to the nearby Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After registration, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries.
Spend the morning exploring the crater floor — home to lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s unique ecosystem offers a chance to see an incredible variety of animals in one place.
After a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, continue your journey with an afternoon drive across the Ngorongoro highlands, heading toward the vast Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in Serengeti by late afternoon for a short en-route game drive before checking in to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Maboresho Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of the world’s most celebrated safari destinations. The park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration, as thousands of animals move across the savannah in search of fresh grazing. Your professional guide will take you through different habitats, from open grasslands to rocky kopjes and riverine forests, ensuring diverse sightings and exciting photo opportunities. With its abundant predators and dramatic landscapes, every game drive in the Serengeti offers new surprises. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp to relax and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the African wilderness.

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:
Skylark Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Depart early from your lodge near Mto wa Mbu and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. Spend the day on a full-day game drive, exploring the park’s varied habitats. Stopping for a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot, enjoying photography and wildlife spotting throughout. In the late afternoon, depart Tarangire and drive back to Arusha (approximately 2–3 hours), arriving in the evening to mark the end of the safari.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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