Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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$1,429 to $1,474 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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins in Arusha with a scenic drive through Tanzania’s countryside toward Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy your first exciting game drive through beautiful savannah, woodland, and baobab landscapes. Tarangire is especially famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and rich birdlife. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife, especially during the dry season. After the game drive, relax at your campsite and enjoy an authentic night surrounded by the 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:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

\After breakfast in Mto wa Mbu, we continue our journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and into the highlands before reaching the vast Serengeti plains. As we enter the park, the safari begins, with opportunities to spot wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffalo, lions, and other wildlife. We continue with an afternoon game drive, after lunch inside the park you start exploring the endless grasslands and watching the changing scenery. In the evening, we arrive at our campsite inside the Serengeti, giving you a truly authentic wilderness experience. Enjoy dinner under the African sky and fall asleep surrounded by the sounds of nature.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, we begin our journey from the Serengeti toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Before leaving the park, enjoy a final morning game drive, giving you another opportunity to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife across the endless Serengeti plains. Around midday, we stop at a designated picnic area inside the park to enjoy a delicious packed lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. After lunch, we continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through changing landscapes from open savannah to lush highland forests. The scenery becomes cooler and greener as we climb toward the crater highlands. In the evening, we arrive at our campsite in the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day’s unforgettable crater adventure.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often called the “Garden of Eden of Tanzania,” the crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife within its unique volcanic landscape. Explore the crater floor and look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Around midday, stop at a designated picnic area to enjoy a packed lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife. After lunch, continue exploring the crater’s grasslands, forests, lakes, and open plains. In the afternoon, we slowly leave the crater and return to the highlands, carrying unforgettable memories of one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. Relax at camp and enjoy your final evening in the Ngorongoro area.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we depart from Mto wa Mbu and head to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. Explore the park’s beautiful forests, open plains, and lakeshore while looking for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a packed lunch inside the park before continuing your journey. In the afternoon, we leave Lake Manyara and drive to Arusha, arriving in the evening. Check in at your accommodation and relax after your safari adventure. Dinner is not included, giving you the freedom to choose your own meal. Overnight stay in Arusha. The following morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

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:
Serengeti Villa
  • Budget guest house located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Arusha to Zanzibar

Arusha to Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your local transfer and travel to your beach accommodation. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beautiful tropical surroundings. Take a refreshing swim in the turquoise Indian Ocean, relax on the white sandy beach, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. You can also choose an optional excursion that suits your interests, such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkeling, a boat trip, or a sunset cruise. The day is designed to give you freedom and flexibility after your exciting safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Accommodation:
Amaan Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Enjoy a peaceful day in Zanzibar with bed and breakfast included at your accommodation. Spend the day relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beach, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, or enjoying the hotel facilities. If you prefer adventure, you can choose an optional excursion such as snorkeling, a spice farm visit, Stone Town tour, or sunset cruise. Lunch, dinner, and optional activities are not included, allowing you to enjoy the day according to your own interests and budget.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Amaan Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Enjoy another relaxing day in Zanzibar with bed and breakfast included. Take your time to unwind on the white sandy beaches, swim in the turquoise waters, or simply enjoy the tropical atmosphere. You are also free to choose an optional excursion or explore the island at your own pace. Lunch, dinner, and excursions are not included, giving you complete freedom to plan your day according to your interests and budget.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Amaan Beach Bungalows
  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Last Moments in Zanzibar and Departure

Last Moments in Zanzibar and Departure

Enjoy your final morning in Zanzibar with breakfast included at your accommodation. Take some time to relax on the beach, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, or do some last-minute shopping for souvenirs. Depending on your flight time, check out and meet your driver for a transfer to Zanzibar Airport. Depart Zanzibar with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and tropical beaches.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
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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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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