8-Day Serengeti Big Cats, Big 5 & Community

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Meet your Social Adventure Safari guide at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha Planet Lodge. Along the way, observe Tanzania’s scenic landscapes and local villages, stopping for photos or learning opportunities at your guide’s discretion. Settle into your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park – Tanzania Elephant Haven

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game drives. Explore diverse landscapes with elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, offering spectacular photographic opportunities. Return to Tarangire Osupuko Lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Maasai Village & Mto wa Mbu Market Visit

Visit a Maasai village to experience daily life, participate in traditional activities, and learn about their cultural heritage. Continue to Mto wa Mbu, a lively village home to over 120 tribes, exploring markets, interacting with artisans, and sampling fresh fruit. Enjoy a home-hosted cultural lunch with a local family, savoring authentic Tanzanian dishes.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes

Meet the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga people, skilled metalworkers and farmers. Learn ancient survival techniques, observe traditional hunting and gathering, and gain insight into their unique customs. This immersive experience offers a rare glimpse into the enduring cultural heritage of Tanzania’s indigenous communities.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

Journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing rainforests and wildlife such as baboons and buffalo. Enter the vast Serengeti plains, home to wildebeest, zebras, and impalas. After checking in at Kenzan Central Tented Camp, embark on an afternoon game drive to encounter the park’s abundant wildlife. Enjoy dinner and a restful overnight stay surrounded by the Serengeti’s natural beauty.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Start your day early with an optional balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast amidst the plains. Continue with morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti, exploring savannahs and rocky outcrops known as the Kopjes. Spot predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and witness the Great Migration if timing allows.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Africas Natural Wonder

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend into this 600-meter-deep caldera, a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife. Search for elephants, lions, hyenas, and the rare black rhino while exploring the crater floor. Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and other water birds, before ascending the crater in the evening.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Arusha / Shanga Visit / Departure or Zanzibar Extension

Drive back to Arusha through scenic villages and landscapes. Enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, followed by a visit to Shanga, a social enterprise empowering people with disabilities through handmade crafts. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or continue with an optional Zanzibar extension.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.