Tanzania Timeless Safaris

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$3,713 to $3,717 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

Arrive in Tanzania

Arrive in Tanzania

Your Great Migration adventure begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our representative will meet you at the airport and welcome you to Tanzania before driving you to Arusha.

After settling into your hotel, you can relax and recover from your journey. The rest of the day is free to enjoy the hotel and prepare for the safari ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will leave Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. Known for its large elephant herds and beautiful landscapes, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other animals.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive. Later in the afternoon, you will leave Tarangire and continue 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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti

After breakfast at Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu, you will leave for Central Serengeti. The journey takes several hours as you drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti.

Along the way, enjoy beautiful landscapes and keep an eye out for wildlife. Upon reaching Central Serengeti, you will begin your first game drive and explore the plains in search of the abundant wildlife found in this area.

Later in the afternoon, continue to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and 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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti

Wake up to another exciting day in the Serengeti. After breakfast, set out with your private guide for a full day of game viewing across Central Serengeti.

Explore the open plains and follow wildlife activity as you search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Your guide will choose the best areas based on current wildlife movements.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive through the afternoon. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Northern Serengeti - Mara River

Northern Serengeti - Mara River

After breakfast, you will leave Central Serengeti and drive towards Northern Serengeti, following the migration route as you approach the Mara River area. The journey takes several hours, with game viewing along the way as you travel through the changing landscapes of the Serengeti.

Arriving in Northern Serengeti, you will spend the afternoon exploring the area and searching for large herds gathering near the Mara River. If the herds are preparing to cross, your guide will position you in a suitable viewing area to witness this incredible event.

The Mara River crossing is completely natural and unpredictable, so the timing cannot be guaranteed. However, spending time in the right area during the migration season gives you the opportunity to witness one of the most exciting moments of the Great Migration.

Later, continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, set out for a full day game drive across Northern Serengeti. This area is one of the key locations for the Great Migration, especially when the wildebeest herds gather around the Mara River.

Spend the day exploring the plains and river areas with your private guide. Look for large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and other wildlife. Your guide will follow the latest wildlife movements and choose the best areas for game viewing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive into the afternoon. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive around the Mara River, giving you another opportunity to explore the area and look for wildlife along the riverbanks.

Later, begin your journey back towards Central Serengeti with a game drive en route. Keep watching the plains as you travel, with chances to spot wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions and other wildlife along the way.

Arrive in Central Serengeti in the evening and settle into your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today takes you from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. After breakfast, you will leave Central Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying game viewing along the way.

Once inside the crater, descend into the crater floor for a full game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration. Later, ascend from the crater and drive to your accommodation in Karatu for a relaxing 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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Start your morning with a cup of coffee before heading to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from the lush forest to the open plains and lakeshore.

Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons and many colorful bird species. With your private guide, enjoy a relaxed game drive while taking in the beautiful scenery and wildlife.

After the game drive, leave Lake Manyara and drive back to Arusha. Check in at Tulia Boutique Hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening after your safari.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Departure

Departure

After breakfast at Tulia Boutique Hotel, enjoy your final morning in Arusha before your departure. Depending on your schedule, you may have some free time to relax, shop for souvenirs or explore a little before we transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Your 10 day Great Migration safari comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable wildlife encounters and wonderful memories of Tanzania. We look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
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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