Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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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

Arusha Arrival

Arusha Arrival

Upon your arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative at the airport and transferred to your comfortable lodge for check-in and relaxation after your international journey. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere, your accommodation offers the perfect place to rest before starting your safari adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, enjoy the fresh African air, or explore the nearby surroundings. Arusha is known as the heart of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and serves as the gateway to world-famous national parks including Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire national park Game Drive

Tarangire national park Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife parks, famous for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy an exciting full-day game drive through diverse landscapes filled with wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species. The Tarangire River, which flows through the park, attracts many animals especially during the dry season, offering excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch while surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the 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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Serengeti National park Game Drive

Serengeti National park Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful highlands and breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views along the way as you travel toward one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Upon arrival in the Serengeti National Park, begin an exciting game drive across the endless plains, home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration and its incredible predator sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing with afternoon wildlife viewing. Later, head to your tented camp for dinner and overnight while enjoying the unforgettable atmosphere of the African wilderness.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Serengeti National park Game Drive

Serengeti National park Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives in search of Africa’s incredible wildlife. This world-renowned park is home to the Big Five and offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests roaming freely across the savannah. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the spectacular Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and nature. Your experienced safari guide will help track animals and share fascinating information about the ecosystem and wildlife behavior. After an unforgettable day of adventure and photography, return to your tented camp for dinner, relaxation, and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.

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

Day 5

Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Enjoy another unforgettable day in Serengeti National Park with exciting game drives across the vast and beautiful savannah plains. Early morning is one of the best times to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they begin their daily activities. Throughout the day, explore different areas of the park while searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and countless bird species. The Serengeti’s breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife provide excellent opportunities for photography and close-up wildlife encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before continuing your safari adventure in the afternoon. As the sun sets over the endless plains, return to your tented camp for dinner, relaxation, and another peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

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

Day 6

Serengeti National park Game Drive

Serengeti National park Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park as you continue exploring the park’s endless plains and incredible wildlife. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals roaming freely across the savannah while enjoying the beauty of the African wilderness. After the game drive, depart from the Serengeti and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with breathtaking views along the way. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey before continuing toward Karatu, a peaceful town surrounded by green hills and coffee farms near the Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay as you prepare for the next day’s safari adventure.

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

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive across its beautiful landscapes, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s rich ecosystem and permanent water sources provide excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery and nature. After your game drive, ascend the crater walls and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge, where you can relax and reflect on the unforgettable safari experiences of the day.

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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Lake Manyara Game Drive

Lake Manyara Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse park famous for its lush groundwater forest, scenic lake views, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive through different habitats where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and a variety of colorful bird species including flamingos along the lakeshore. The park is also well known for its tree-climbing lions and breathtaking landscapes set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by nature and spectacular scenery. In the afternoon, continue with wildlife viewing before driving back to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge, marking the end of another memorable day on your Tanzanian safari adventure.

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:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Departure

Departure

After breakfast at your lodge in Arusha, enjoy a relaxing morning depending on your flight schedule. You may take time to rest, enjoy the lodge surroundings, or do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs and local crafts. At the appropriate time, our driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight. As your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure comes to an end, you will leave with incredible memories of breathtaking landscapes, amazing wildlife encounters, and the warm hospitality of Tanzania. We thank you for choosing Makini Tanzania Safari and hope to welcome you again in the future for another memorable African experience.

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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