Serengeti Mufasa Tours and 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 at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your Serengeti Mufasa Tours & Safaris guide and transferred to Arusha. Spend the day resting after your flight, with a detailed safari briefing covering wildlife expectations, the journey ahead, and safety guidelines. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of your hotel and prepare for the adventure that awaits.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
Pazuri Inn
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, embark on a half-day game drive in Arusha National Park, located on the slopes of Mount Meru. The park features diverse landscapes including savannah, forest, and crater lakes. Expect to see giraffes, buffalo, zebras, colobus monkeys, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy scenic walks and short hikes before returning to your lodge for the evening.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Pazuri Inn
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and striking baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates throughout the day. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife. A picnic lunch inside the park adds to the immersive safari experience before heading to Karatu for the night.

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

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, explore Lake Manyara National Park, nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This small but diverse park offers groundwater forests, open plains, and a lake attracting flamingos and hippos. Watch for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and colorful birdlife. Return to Karatu in the afternoon for relaxation at your lodge.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Serengeti National Park (Game Drive En Route)

Serengeti National Park (Game Drive En Route)

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Wildlife viewing begins as the landscape opens into the famous Serengeti plains, home to resident predators and herbivores. Arrive at your camp in time to enjoy the sunset over the vast plains, with excellent photographic opportunities along the route.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Serengeti Classic View Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Your guide will follow wildlife patterns to maximize sightings, making this a day rich with photo opportunities and memorable wildlife encounters across the iconic plains.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Classic View Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in one of Africa’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor hosts a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five, flamingos, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Later, ascend the crater rim and continue to Karatu for overnight.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Arusha – Departure

Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha through scenic highlands. Enjoy lunch in town and, depending on your flight schedule, time for last-minute shopping. You will then be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, concluding your unforgettable northern Tanzania safari with Serengeti Mufasa Tours & Safaris.

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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