Golden Memories Safaris

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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

Your Tanzania safari begins with a warm welcome at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). Our Golden Memories Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. After check in enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure and prepare for your safari adventure. Depending on your arrival time your safari guide can provide a briefing about the journey ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park & Karatu

Arusha to Tarangire National Park & Karatu

After breakfast your safari guide will pick you up around 8:00 am and drive approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and wildlife rich landscapes. Enjoy a full day game drive through the park’s savannah, seasonal swamps and the Tarangire River. Keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, elands, warthogs and an impressive variety of birdlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at Matete Picnic Site before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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 drive (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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti

Karatu to Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart Karatu and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains and wildlife rich savannah. Enjoy game viewing along the way before continuing into the Central Serengeti and Seronera Valley, one of Tanzania’s best areas for year round wildlife viewing. The region is renowned for its lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and large concentrations of wildebeest and other plains game.
Arrive at your tented camp for dinner and an evening surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Hembe
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full Game Drive Central Serengeti

Full Game Drive Central Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, with a particular focus on the Seronera Valley and its surrounding plains. Set out early when wildlife is most active and search for lions, cheetahs and leopards. The area’s rocky kopjes, acacia woodlands and riverine habitats provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, return to camp for dinner and a relaxing evening beneath the African sky.

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

Day 5

Central Serengeti to Ndutu

Central Serengeti to Ndutu

After breakfast begin your journey toward Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti the heart of the Great Migration calving season. From December through April, the short grass plains around Ndutu become an important gathering area for migrating wildebeest and other herbivores. The abundance of newborn calves also attracts predators, creating exceptional opportunities to witness lions, cheetahs and hyenas in action. Enjoy game viewing as you travel toward the Ndutu area before arriving at your mobile migration camp.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Ngorongoro Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Full Game Drive Ndutu calving Season

Full Game Drive Ndutu calving Season

Today is dedicated entirely to the Great Migration calving season in Ndutu set out early for a full day game drive across the open plains, following the migrating herds and searching for newborn wildebeest calves. The concentration of young animals makes this one of the most fascinating periods for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The open grasslands also provide excellent opportunities to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife taking advantage of the abundance of prey. For an additional unforgettable experience, you may choose to enjoy a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, available at an additional cost.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Ngorongoro Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu

Wake up early for a final morning game drive in Ndutu, then continue toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater floor is home to large concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater adventure before ascending the crater walls and continuing to Karatu.

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 drive (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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Karatu to Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport)

Karatu to Arusha (Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha Airport)

After breakfast begin your journey back to Arusha, depending on your travel schedule you may have time to relax or explore Arusha before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward journey.
Your 8 day Serengeti Great Migration safari comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes and the spectacular calving season.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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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