Africa Merit Safaris

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$1,789 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 – Airport to Karatu

Arrival – Airport to Karatu

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), where your driver-guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your lodge in Marera, enjoying scenic views of the Tanzanian countryside along the way. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge, take a short walk around the surroundings, or enjoy the lodge’s amenities. Settle in for dinner and an overnight stay in Marera, resting and preparing for the exciting safari adventures that await in Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Karatu (Town)
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Start your day early with a thrilling game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas. Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of bird species as you explore this wildlife-rich ecosystem. After a scenic picnic lunch, depart the crater and drive toward the vast plains of the Serengeti. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the iconic savannah, tracking lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeests. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky.

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:
Moyo Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Serengeti

Serengeti

Spend an entire day exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness Africa’s spectacular wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests roaming the vast plains. Depending on the season, you may also witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by stunning landscapes and endless savannahs. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend another night immersed in the heart of the Serengeti.

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

Day 4

Serengeti to Arusha

Serengeti to Arusha

After breakfast, depart from your lodge or camp in the Serengeti and begin the scenic drive back to Arusha. Travel through rolling landscapes, savannah plains, and the Ngorongoro Highlands, with opportunities for brief stops to admire the scenery or capture photos of wildlife along the way. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you descend from the highlands toward the bustling town of Arusha and departure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Africa Merit Safaris, 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.
  • 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.