Serengeti Insider Safaris

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$1,625 pp (USD)

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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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up in Arusha followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and Africa’s highest concentration of elephants. Spend the day exploring the riverbanks and rolling savannah on a 4x4 pop-up roof game drive, spotting herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and big cats. After a picnic lunch inside the park and an afternoon of wildlife tracking, head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set off toward the iconic Serengeti National Park. Your route winds up through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, offering panoramic views of the crater below. As you descend onto the vast, golden savannah of the Serengeti, your game drive begins immediately. Spend the afternoon exploring the Seronera Valley a prime territory for big cats, grazing herds, and dramatic kopje rock formations. Arrive at your lodge in time for a warm dinner and an evening under the African stars.

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

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Wake up to the sights and sounds of the wild with a morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, the best time to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs on the move. After a hearty breakfast, track resident wildlife across the valley before journeying toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you leave the vast golden savannah behind, your 4x4 climbs into the cool, forested Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your lodge in time to take in stunning views, enjoy a warm dinner, and rest ahead of your Ngorongoro Crater floor adventure.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Begin the day with an early descent down the 600-meter caldera walls into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This self-contained natural sanctuary offers some of the densest wildlife viewing in Africa. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor’s grasslands, acacia forests, and alkaline lakes, spotting huge lion prides, herds of wildebeest and zebra, wallowing hippos, and if you're lucky, the elusive endangered black rhino. Enjoy a lakeside picnic lunch before ascending out of the caldera in the late afternoon to check into your lodge for dinner and a peaceful evening.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara to Arusha

Lake Manyara to Arusha

On your final day, descend into the Great Rift Valley to explore Lake Manyara National Park. Famous for its dramatic escarpment views, groundwater forests, and vibrant birdlife, Manyara offers a complete change of scenery. Spend the morning tracking forest elephants, giraffes, baboons, and looking high in the acacia trees for the park’s elusive tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, begin your comfortable drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for your hotel drop-off or airport transfer.

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

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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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  • This tour is offered by Serengeti Insider Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.
  • 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.