Meijo Safaris

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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

Arrival

Arrival

Upon your arrival at the Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide and provide a comprehensive safari briefing, introducing you to the exciting adventure ahead while answering any questions about your upcoming journey.
Then transferred to your Accommodation in Arusha for relaxation dinner and overnight stay to prepare your self for the upcoming journey.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most picturesque wildlife reserves. Known for its majestic baobab trees, expansive savannahs, and large elephant populations, Tarangire offers outstanding wildlife viewing throughout the year.

Spend the day exploring the park on exciting game drives as you search for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. The Tarangire River serves as a permanent water source, attracting numerous animals, particularly during the dry season.

Following a picnic lunch in the park, continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Following breakfast, begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy spectacular scenery and panoramic views of the highlands before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across Central Serengeti, an area renowned for its year-round wildlife concentrations and thriving predator populations. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and countless grazing animals spread across the vast plains.

Then after arrive at your Accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for Northern Serengeti, one of Tanzania's most remote and spectacular wildlife regions. The journey itself is an extended game drive, providing excellent opportunities to observe wildlife as you travel through different ecosystems of the Serengeti.

Northern Serengeti is especially famous for the Mara River, where the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings take place between July and October. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras attempting the crossing while crocodiles wait below.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before arriving at your luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Full game drive at Northern Serengeti

Full game drive at Northern Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the untouched beauty of Northern Serengeti. This region offers exceptional wildlife viewing with fewer vehicles, allowing for a more intimate safari experience.

Depending on the season, follow the Great Migration as enormous herds of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains and gather near the Mara River. Throughout the day, search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, buffaloes, and numerous bird species while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

After a picnic lunch in the wilderness, continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your Accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Central Serengeti, enjoying another rewarding game drive along the way. The changing landscapes provide opportunities to discover wildlife that may have been missed earlier in the safari.

Central Serengeti is renowned for its resident wildlife throughout the year, making it one of the best locations to observe predators in action. Continue exploring the plains before arriving at your Accommodation, where you can relax and reflect on the incredible experiences of the past several days.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast at your lodge, depart Central Serengeti and begin your scenic journey toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive also provides stunning views of Tanzania's diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro.
Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Crater, descend approximately 600 meters into this breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden." The crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent, creating exceptional game-viewing opportunities throughout the year.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site overlooking the hippo pool, where you can relax while taking in the spectacular surroundings before continuing your, and then later on return to your Accommodation for relaxation and overnight stay.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Departure

Departure

After a relaxed breakfast at your lodge, check out and begin your journey back to Arusha. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania, passing local villages, coffee plantations, and the rolling hills of the Great Rift Valley.

You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport in time to catch your international flight home. As your unforgettable Tanzanian safari comes to an end, depart with cherished memories of remarkable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the warm hospitality that makes Tanzania one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other 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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