8-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Mid-Range Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After your journey, relax in the peaceful surroundings of your lodge. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a short safari briefing to prepare you for the adventure ahead. Overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, driving through the scenic Maasai steppe. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive with a picnic lunch. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

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 Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy an optional morning game drive or visit a Maasai village before continuing to the Ngorongoro highlands. In the afternoon, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as “Africa’s Eden.” Enjoy a game drive with opportunities to spot rhinos, lions, and elephants. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Hotel.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater for a morning game drive before continuing towards Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you may visit Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive across the endless plains, home to abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Hotel.

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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park (Kogatende)

After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti, focusing on the northern region of Kogatende. This area is famous for the Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings (seasonal). Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight at Kenzan Migration Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Start your day with an optional hot air balloon safari for a unique aerial view of the Serengeti plains. After breakfast, continue with a full day of game drives, focusing on predator activity and migration movements. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before returning to Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to Lake Eyasi. This scenic journey offers a change from wildlife to cultural landscapes. Upon arrival, relax at your lodge and prepare for a unique cultural experience. Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Eyasi to Arusha (Departure)

Begin your day early with a unique cultural experience, joining the Hadzabe tribe on a traditional hunting activity. After returning to the lodge for a late breakfast, continue with guided visits to a blacksmith, a traditional healer, and local farms. After lunch, return to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your departure.

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.