Safari 2 Gorilla Tours

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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 at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide from Safari 2 Gorilla Tours Company Limited. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities after your international journey. Your guide will also assist with any final preparations for the exciting wildlife adventure ahead.
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Fly to Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

Fly to Serengeti National Park and Afternoon Game Drive

After an early breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled scenic flight to Serengeti National Park. Your arrival airstrip will be selected according to your safari route and the seasonal location of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Upon landing, meet your professional safari guide and begin exploring the magnificent Serengeti plains in a specially equipped 4x4 safari vehicle. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of wildlife before proceeding to your luxury tented camp for check-in, dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Nyota Serengeti Camp or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Nyota Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Day Serengeti Game Drive Following the Great Migration

Full Day Serengeti Game Drive Following the Great Migration

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem, following the seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Your experienced driver-guide will plan the day’s game drives around the latest migration location, maximizing opportunities to encounter vast herds of wildebeest and zebras alongside predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic river crossings, the calving season or enormous concentrations of wildlife across the open savannah. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.
Overnight: Nyota Serengeti Camp or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Nyota Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Game Drive

Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari and Game Drive

Rise before sunrise for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti wilderness. Float above the endless golden plains as the African landscape awakens, enjoying breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and the surrounding scenery. Following your landing, celebrate this remarkable experience with a traditional champagne bush breakfast. Later, continue with a game drive through the Serengeti, with your driver-guide selecting the best wildlife viewing areas according to the seasonal migration movements and recent sightings. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Nyota Serengeti Camp or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning hot air balloon safari & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Nyota Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park and journey towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a scenic drive through Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. Depending on your departure location and wildlife activity, you may enjoy additional game viewing during the journey. Arrive at your lodge overlooking the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands, where you can relax and appreciate the breathtaking surroundings. Prepare for the following day’s exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Big Five Experience

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Big Five Experience

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders, supporting an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its spectacular volcanic landscape. Explore its grasslands, freshwater lakes and woodland habitats in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending to your lodge in the afternoon.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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:
Ngorongoro Lodge Meliá Collection
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park and Game Drive

Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park and Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant populations, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park’s beautiful landscapes, exploring riverine forests, open grasslands and seasonal swamps. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River is a major wildlife attraction, particularly during the dry season when animals gather around its remaining water sources. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Morning Game Drive in Tarangire and Transfer to Arusha

Morning Game Drive in Tarangire and Transfer to Arusha

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, when wildlife is often more active and the cooler temperatures provide excellent conditions for photography. Explore different sections of the park in search of elephants, big cats, antelopes and its remarkable birdlife. After your wildlife adventure, begin the scenic journey back to Arusha, arriving at your hotel later in the day. Spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the facilities of your accommodation as you reflect on the memorable safari experiences.
Overnight:
Gran Meliá Arusha or similar
Meal Plan: Full Board.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Departure from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Departure from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Depending on your international departure schedule, enjoy breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania Great Wildebeest Migration Safari.

Please note that this itinerary is flexible and can be shortened, extended or customized to suit your travel dates, interests and preferences.
The safari is operated on a private basis, with your own safari vehicle and professional driver-guide. However, you may share dining areas and other common facilities with fellow guests at the camps and lodges.

Wildlife sightings, including the Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic river crossings, are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed, as animal movements depend on natural conditions. Your safari will be planned to maximize wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Meal Plan: Breakfast.

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)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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