Rafiki Tembo Tours and Safaris

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$3,920 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

Airport Pick-up & Transfer to Your Accommodation in Arusha

Airport Pick-up & Transfer to Your Accommodation in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by a friendly Rafiki Tembo Tours & Safaris representative at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred comfortably to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax and settle in before your safari adventure begins. Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned northern safari circuit, offering a vibrant atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Take this opportunity to rest and prepare for the unforgettable wildlife experiences ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Giraffe Manor Tanzania
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, an Elephant Paradise with Walking Safari

Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, an Elephant Paradise with Walking Safari

You depart from Arusha and journey toward Tarangire National Park, renowned for its magnificent elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You will enjoy a scenic drive through northern Tanzania before exploring the park on a thrilling game drive, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. You will experience the wilderness from a different perspective with a guided walking safari, allowing you to discover tracks, plants, birds, and smaller creatures up close while learning about the ecosystem. You return to your accommodation for 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:
Manyara's Secret Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart from Mto wa Mbu and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley, highlands, and surrounding countryside before continuing toward the vast Serengeti plains. Upon entering the park, you begin your wildlife adventure with a game drive through the southern Serengeti, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. You will enjoy a delightful picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, you proceed to your accommodation for a memorable overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti. Optional activities can be arranged for an extra cost, and accommodation can be changed or upgraded for an extra cost.

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:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Full-day Serengeti National Park

Full-day Serengeti National Park

You spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains, abundant wildlife, and the world-famous Great Migration. You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other fascinating species. Your experienced guide will share insights into the wildlife and ecosystem while helping you discover the best viewing areas. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your adventure across the Serengeti. You return to your accommodation in the evening. Optional activities can be arranged for an extra cost, and accommodation can be changed or upgraded for an extra cost.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

You depart from Serengeti National Park and journey toward the Ndutu area, a spectacular region renowned for the annual Great Migration calving season. As you travel across the southern Serengeti plains, you wil enjoy game viewing opportunities and watch for large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope gathering on the open grasslands. During the calving season, the area becomes a remarkable wildlife spectacle, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration and arriving at your accommodation in the Ndutu area for an unforgettable evening surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Masek Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. You will explore the crater floor on a game drive, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and a variety of birdlife within this unique natural ecosystem. You enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before ascending the crater and beginning your journey toward Arusha. You travel through the scenic highlands and rural landscapes, arriving in Arusha in the late afternoon. Optional activities can be arranged for an extra cost, and accommodation can be changed or upgraded for an extra cost.

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:
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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  • This tour is offered by Rafiki Tembo Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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