Mafie Adventures

4.6/5 – 51 Reviews

$1,850 pp (USD)

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
Travelers

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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your Game drive begins with a scenic drive from Arusha toward Tarangire, a park often described as quiet but surprisingly rich in wildlife. It is famous for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a lifeline. Animals gather here in impressive numbers, attracting buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and predators that follow them. Lions are frequently seen resting beneath acacia trees or hidden in tall grass.

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

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Game drive in Lake Manyara offers a striking contrast to Tarangire. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park combines groundwater forest, open plains, acacia woodland, and the alkaline lake itself. You are likely to witness Large troops of baboons and blue monkeys in the forest, Possible sightings of tree-climbing lions, Flamingos and pelicans along the lakeshore (seasonal), and hippos in shallow pools. The scenery is compact but diverse. You may drive through dense green forest one moment and open savannah the next.

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:
Bougainvillea Safari 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 3

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will start your journey in the Central part of the Serengeti where you will make a game on route is a moment many travelers never forget. The plains stretch endlessly to the horizon. The Seronera area in central Serengeti is known for High predator concentration, Resident wildlife year-round, and Reliable leopard sightings near riverine areas. The Seronera River attracts animals even during drier months, which in turn attracts lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Rocky outcrops (kopjes) serve as lookout points for lions. Sunsets over the Serengeti are particularly dramatic, with golden light across the plains.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will start your Game drive in the northern part of the Serengeti heading towards the Mara River region, where the Great Migration is often at its most dramatic. During migration season, you may witness: Tens of thousands of wildebeest gathering near riverbanks, Tense river crossings, Nile crocodiles in waiting, and Predators tracking the herds. The atmosphere here feels remote and wild, quieter than central Serengeti, yet incredibly powerful.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Return toward central Serengeti with half-day game drives. This day offers flexibility to follow fresh predator activity, track cheetahs in open plains, and revisit successful sighting areas. After an early breakfast in Central Serengeti, you begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands with a game drive en route, maximizing wildlife viewing before leaving the plains. Early morning and late afternoon are particularly active for predators.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast Game drive begins by descending 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports over 25,000 large mammals, one of the best chances in Tanzania to see black rhino, dense lion populations, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and hippos. Because animals rarely migrate out of the crater, wildlife density is extremely high. A picnic lunch is enjoyed near a hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha in the late afternoon.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Mafie Adventures, 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Mafie Adventures.