8-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After check-in, relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the hotel surroundings before receiving a safari briefing covering the itinerary, accommodation and preparations for your Northern Tanzania adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting wildlife safari. The park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, impressive elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the savannah in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and numerous bird species. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring before proceeding to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kudu Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Central Serengeti. Enjoy beautiful views of the highlands, volcanic landscapes and open plains along the journey. Upon entering Serengeti National Park, begin game viewing en route, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and predators. Arrive at your camp in the Seronera region, enjoy dinner and relax in the heart of the African wilderness.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Osero Serengeti Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti Full-Day Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations. After breakfast, depart with your experienced safari guide to discover the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, renowned for their excellent wildlife viewing. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and large herds of grazing animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Your guide will select the best locations according to recent wildlife sightings and seasonal conditions, creating excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Osero Serengeti Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and journey towards the northern region of the national park. Enjoy a scenic game drive through changing landscapes, open grasslands and wildlife-rich areas along the route. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the Serengeti ecosystem. Northern Serengeti is particularly famous for its Great Migration viewing opportunities around the Mara River. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon or evening, settle in and enjoy dinner surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mbuni Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Northern Serengeti Great Migration Experience

Enjoy a full day exploring Northern Serengeti, focusing on wildlife areas around the Mara River and surrounding plains. This region can offer exceptional opportunities to observe the Great Migration when the herds are present. Search for wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs and crocodiles along the river ecosystem. Your safari guide will follow current wildlife movements to identify promising viewing locations. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive and spend the afternoon observing wildlife and photographing the spectacular landscapes. Although river crossings are possible during migration season, their timing cannot be guaranteed.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Mbuni Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, begin your journey back towards Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way. Explore different sections of the park and look for wildlife that may have been missed during your previous drives. The journey provides further opportunities to observe wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants and predators across the vast plains. Stop for a picnic lunch at a suitable location before continuing towards the Seronera region. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and relax after another rewarding day of wildlife exploration.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Osero Serengeti Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Central Serengeti to Arusha

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti, providing a final opportunity to experience the park's incredible wildlife and scenic landscapes. After breakfast, transfer to the designated airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha, subject to flight availability and confirmation. Enjoy aerial views of Tanzania's spectacular wilderness during your journey. Upon arrival, meet your transfer representative and continue to your hotel or onward connection, depending on your travel arrangements. Your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari concludes with lasting memories of the Great Migration, diverse wildlife and the extraordinary beauty of Serengeti National Park.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.