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 gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru. Known as the “safari capital” of Tanzania, Arusha offers a lively blend of urban culture, local markets, and stunning views of surrounding landscapes. It is an important hub for travelers preparing to explore iconic destinations such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire.

Upon arrival in Arusha, guests will transfer to Greenside Hotel for overnight accommodation. The hotel provides a comfortable and relaxing environment, ideal for rest after safari travel. Guests can enjoy well appointed rooms, friendly service, and a peaceful atmosphere before continuing their journey or departure the following day.

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

Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich biodiversity. The park is particularly rewarding during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River, offering excellent game viewing opportunities including lions, zebras, giraffes, and a wide variety of bird species.

After a full day of game drives and wildlife exploration, guests will depart the park and continue to the Karatu area for overnight accommodation at Marera Valley Lodge (commonly referred to as Marera). The lodge is set in a serene countryside environment, providing comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, and a relaxing atmosphere perfect for unwinding after a day in the bush and preparing for the next stage of the safari journey.

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

Game Drive Central Serengeti National Park

Game Drive Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti is the heart of the world-famous Serengeti National Park and one of the most rewarding wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Renowned for its vast open plains, year-round wildlife concentrations, and exceptional predator sightings, the region offers outstanding opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of herbivores in their natural habitat.

The Seronera Valley, which lies within Central Serengeti, is characterized by permanent water sources that attract wildlife throughout the year, making it an ideal location for game drives in every season. Guests can enjoy breathtaking landscapes, remarkable photographic opportunities, and unforgettable encounters with the diverse wildlife that has made the Serengeti a globally celebrated safari destination.

A stay in Central Serengeti provides an authentic African safari experience, combining spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and the timeless beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.

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

Game drive serengeti national park

Game drive serengeti national park

Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its endless plains, extraordinary biodiversity, and exceptional safari experiences. The park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species.

The Serengeti is best known for the Great Migration, one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles, during which millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing lands. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy outstanding game viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable encounters with predators and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

With its vast savannahs, acacia-dotted plains, and abundant wildlife, the Serengeti offers a truly authentic African safari experience and remains one of the most celebrated conservation areas in the world.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Game drive ngorongoro crater

Game drive ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Formed millions of years ago when a giant volcanic mountain collapsed, the crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera.

The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and a variety of bird species. It also offers one of the best opportunities in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhinoceros in its natural habitat. The diverse ecosystems within the crater ranging from grasslands and swamps to forests and soda lakes support an impressive abundance of animals throughout the year.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular game drives while surrounded by breathtaking scenery and dramatic crater walls. The unique combination of stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and geological significance makes Ngorongoro Crater one of the most unforgettable safari destinations in Africa.

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
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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 6

Game drive lake manyara national park

Game drive lake manyara national park

Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic and diverse wildlife destination located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania. Despite its relatively small size, the park is renowned for its rich ecosystems, breathtaking landscapes, and abundant wildlife, making it one of the country’s most rewarding safari destinations.

The park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline Lake Manyara, which attracts thousands of flamingos and a wide variety of bird species. Visitors have excellent opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, baboons, and the park’s renowned tree-climbing lions.

With its spectacular scenery, diverse habitats, and exceptional wildlife viewing, Lake Manyara National Park offers a unique safari experience that combines natural beauty, birdwatching, and memorable encounters with Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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