Mercy Africa Serengeti Adventures

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • 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

Arusha is a vibrant city located in northern Tanzania, widely known as the gateway to some of Africa’s most famous safari destinations. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, green hills, and views of Mount Meru, Arusha offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

The city serves as the starting point for many wildlife safaris to iconic national parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Arusha is also rich in cultural diversity, with local markets, traditional crafts, coffee farms, and warm Tanzanian hospitality creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere for visitors from around the world.

With its pleasant climate, lively atmosphere, and convenient location near Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha is one of the most important tourism hubs in East Africa and an ideal place to begin an unforgettable safari experience.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Greenside Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park

Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and wildlife-rich national parks, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. Located in northern Tanzania, the park offers a peaceful and authentic safari experience away from the crowds.

Tarangire is especially known for its incredible concentration of wildlife during the dry season, when animals gather around the Tarangire River, the park’s main water source. Visitors can enjoy sightings of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, leopards, and many species of birds in their natural habitat.

The park’s stunning scenery, ranging from open savannah and woodlands to seasonal swamps, creates breathtaking views and excellent opportunities for photography and game drives. Tarangire provides a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and promises unforgettable wildlife encounters in a truly unique African wilderness.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central Serengeti national park

Central Serengeti national park

Central Serengeti is the heart of the famous Serengeti ecosystem and one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Known for its endless golden plains, rich wildlife population, and year-round game viewing, Central Serengeti offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.

This region is especially famous for its high concentration of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The area is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hyenas, and countless antelope species.

The Seronera Valley, located within Central Serengeti, provides a reliable water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year, creating excellent opportunities for spectacular game drives and close wildlife encounters. With its breathtaking landscapes, dramatic sunsets, and incredible biodiversity, Central Serengeti delivers a truly authentic African safari adventure.

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:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Central Serengeti national park

Central Serengeti national park

Central Serengeti is the most iconic and wildlife rich region of the Serengeti, renowned for its endless open plains, abundant wildlife, and exceptional year round game viewing. Located in the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem, this area offers some of the best safari experiences in Africa.

Central Serengeti is particularly famous for its large population of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, often seen hunting across the vast savannah. The region is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species, creating spectacular wildlife encounters during every game drive.

The Seronera area, which lies within Central Serengeti, features permanent water sources that attract animals throughout the year, making it one of the most reliable locations for wildlife viewing in Tanzania. Combined with breathtaking landscapes, dramatic sunsets, and the beauty of the African wilderness, Central Serengeti offers an unforgettable safari.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Northern Serengeti national park

Northern Serengeti national park

Northern Serengeti is one of the most spectacular and remote regions of the Serengeti, famous for its breathtaking landscapes, peaceful atmosphere, and extraordinary wildlife experiences. This beautiful area is best known for hosting one of nature’s greatest events the Great Migration river crossings along the Mara River.

During the migration season, thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the crocodile-filled river in dramatic scenes that attract visitors from around the world. The region is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many other wildlife species that thrive within this untouched wilderness.

Northern Serengeti offers a more exclusive and less crowded safari experience compared to other parts of the park, allowing visitors to enjoy nature in complete tranquility. Its rolling hills, riverine forests, open plains, and stunning scenery create a perfect setting for unforgettable game drives, wildlife photography.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Northern Serengeti national park

Northern Serengeti national park

Northern Serengeti is a remarkable and remote safari destination located in the northern part of the Serengeti ecosystem, close to the famous Mara River. Known for its unspoiled wilderness, stunning scenery, and exceptional wildlife viewing, this region offers a truly exclusive African safari experience.

The area is most famous for the dramatic Great Migration river crossings, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempt to cross the Mara River while predators and crocodiles wait nearby. This incredible natural spectacle is considered one of the world’s greatest wildlife events and creates unforgettable moments for visitors and photographers alike.

Northern Serengeti is also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and many bird species. With fewer crowds, peaceful surroundings, and breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, open plains, and river valleys, the region provides an intimate and authentic experience.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Serengeti national park to ngorongoro crater

Serengeti national park to ngorongoro crater

Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, renowned for its endless plains, extraordinary wildlife, and breathtaking natural beauty. Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti offers a world-class safari experience and is home to one of the largest and most diverse ecosystems on Earth.

The park is best known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing, creating one of the most spectacular natural events in the world. Serengeti is also home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and countless bird species.

With its vast open savannah, dramatic sunsets, and rich concentration of animals throughout the year, Serengeti provides unforgettable game drives and exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography. Its untouched wilderness and remarkable biodiversity make it one of the most iconic safari.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning landscapes and incredible concentration of wildlife. At its heart lies the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, often described as a natural “animal paradise.”

The crater floor hosts a wide variety of wildlife living within a compact area, making it one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros in a single day. Other animals such as zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and flamingos also thrive in this unique ecosystem.

Surrounded by high crater walls and lush highlands, the area offers breathtaking scenery, rich Maasai culture, and excellent game viewing throughout the year. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area combines wildlife, geology, and human heritage, making it one of the most remarkable safari destinations in the world.

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:
Karatu Villas Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Lake manyara national park

Lake manyara national park

Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful and diverse safari destination located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania. The park is famous for its stunning scenery, which combines lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the sparkling waters of Lake Manyara itself.

The park is well known for its tree-climbing lions, a rare and fascinating behavior that attracts visitors from around the world. It is also home to large flocks of flamingos and many other bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. In addition, visitors can see elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, and a variety of antelope species roaming freely within the park.

With its compact size, rich biodiversity, and breathtaking landscapes, Lake Manyara National Park offers a unique and rewarding safari experience that perfectly complements Tanzania’s northern circuit itinerary.

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:
Greenside Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Materuni waterfall and Depature

Materuni waterfall and Depature

Materuni Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful natural attractions located near Moshi at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Surrounded by lush green rainforest and coffee plantations, the waterfall offers a refreshing escape into nature with breathtaking scenery and a peaceful atmosphere.

The waterfall cascades from a great height, creating a powerful and picturesque flow of crystal-clear mountain water that forms a cool natural pool at the bottom. Visitors can enjoy a scenic hike through Chagga villages, banana farms, and coffee fields, experiencing both the natural beauty and local culture along the way.

Materuni is also famous for its traditional coffee tours, where visitors learn how local coffee is grown, processed, and brewed using traditional methods. With its combination of nature, culture, and adventure, Materuni Waterfalls is a perfect day trip destination from Arusha or Moshi, offering a memorable experience in the Kilimanjaro region.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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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