Africa Merit Safaris

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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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver-guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Arusha for relaxation and safari briefing. Arusha serves as Tanzania’s safari capital, offering a calm atmosphere surrounded by lush vegetation and views of Mount Meru. Enjoy the evening at leisure, preparing for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants, towering baobab trees, and scenic landscapes. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife along the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu, a beautiful town located on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive. The crater floor offers one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in Africa, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. After lunch at a picnic site inside the crater, continue your journey to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, arriving before sunset.

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

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The park is teeming with wildlife — lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs stalking gazelles, elephants crossing the plains, and if lucky, witness part of the Great Migration. Enjoy picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drives. In the evening, relax by the campfire under the starlit 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
Show more
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 5

Serengeti – Arusha

Serengeti – Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a final early morning game drive as you exit Serengeti. Watch the savannah come alive with wildlife activity before beginning your scenic drive back to Arusha, with picnic lunch en route. Arrive in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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  • This tour is offered by Africa Merit Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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