Origin Wildlife Safaris

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$2,610 to $2,734 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

Arrival In Arusha

Arrival In Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will proceed through immigration and security, where officials will verify your passport, visa, and other necessary travel documents. Please ensure these are readily available for a smooth entry process.

After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, make your way to the arrivals area. Your driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you, holding a sign with your name for easy identification. You’ll be greeted warmly, assisted with your luggage, and escorted to your private transfer vehicle.

From there, enjoy a comfortable drive to Arusha city, where your safari adventure begins.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Game Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

Game Drive to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll attend a safari briefing before departing for a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Once known for its open plains, Lake Manyara has evolved into a lush forest park, offering a unique and intimate wilderness experience. Despite having fewer large mammals than other parks in the Northern Circuit, its beauty lies in its diversity — from the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment to dense woodlands and shimmering lake shores.

At its center lies the alkaline Lake Manyara, home to hundreds of bird species and seasonal flamingos.

In the afternoon, you’ll return to your lodge, set on the escarpment, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and take in sweeping views over the landscape below.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Manyara's Secret Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your Origin Wildlife Safaris driver-guide will pick you up for the scenic journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Spanning nearly 15,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti — known as “the endless plains” — is one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations on Earth.

Home to the Big Five and the iconic Great Migration, this landscape offers constant movement and drama. From sweeping savannahs to rocky kopjes, every turn reveals new wildlife encounters.

After an exciting day of game viewing, you’ll arrive at your camp in the heart of the park, where the sounds of the wild accompany your evening.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive in The Serengeti

Full-Day Game Drive in The Serengeti

The sounds of Africa gently wake you, giving you time to freshen up before heading to breakfast.

Afterward, your driver-guide will take you on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti. For wildlife lovers, this is the highlight of the safari.

With one of the largest lion populations in Africa, sightings are frequent, alongside elephants, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife.

As the day winds down, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an evening surrounded by the vast stillness of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Final Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Final Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, your Origin Wildlife Safaris driver-guide will pick you up for one final game drive in the Serengeti, giving you another opportunity to explore deeper into this extraordinary ecosystem.

As your Serengeti experience comes to an end, you will journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands, where the landscape shifts into lush greenery and cooler air.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim, where panoramic views open up across one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

Today, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World.”

This vast volcanic caldera is home to over 25,000 animals, offering one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Lions, elephants, buffalo, and even the rare black rhino can be seen within a relatively small area, making for exceptional game viewing.

After your safari experience inside the crater, you will ascend and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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