Meijo 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

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll be met by your driver who will be waiting for you. You will drive to your accommodation in Arusha, and on a clear day, you may have views of Kilimanjaro en route. After a long day traveling, you may want to rest, but if you want to keep yourself busy until the evening, we can arrange a city tour or other experiences depending on your interests.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll begin your safari by driving from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. You'll enjoy a game drive in the park, spotting diverse wildlife. The Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savannah, and Tarangire River in search of many animals - including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. It's possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park. Then heading to your accommodation for dinner and 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
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive straight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing point. After that, you will descend into the 600m-deep crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the world's most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai community. On reaching the crater's edge, the 20km-diameter caldera opens up before you in all its glory, and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail.

This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals, including a wide range of bird species, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinos. We will serve you a hot lunch at a picnic spot near the hippo pool. After lunch, we will drive you straight to the heart of Serengeti National Park. You will have an en-route game drive to your accommodation where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will have a full day game drive in the Park. In the early morning when wildlife activity is high, and the cooler temperatures make it more comfortable. The main focus is wildlife spotting. You'll have the chance to see the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros) along with many other species, like giraffes, zebras, crocodiles and various antelopes. You will also witness the Great migration activities at Serengeti National Park
You will continue to search for Serengeti wildlife and return to the accommodation for dinner and your dinner and overnight stay.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is most active. As you explore the endless plains, you may encounter large herds of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and antelopes, as well as predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. Around midday, you will stop at a scenic picnic site to enjoy a freshly prepared lunch surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti. After lunch, you will continue with a leisurely game drive as you make your way toward the park exit, enjoying more opportunities to spot wildlife along the route. Leaving the Serengeti behind, you will travel through the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands to Karatu, where you will check in to your accommodation. Spend the evening relaxing before enjoying a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay in preparation for the next stage of your safari.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, you will depart from your lodge in Karatu and head to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. Surrounded at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. Despite its relatively small size, Lake Manyara is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, baboons, blue monkeys, and, with a bit of luck, its famous tree-climbing lions. Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. After taking in the park's spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife, you will drive back to Kilimanjaro region, where you will be dropped off at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Departure

Departure

After a leisurely breakfast at your accommodation, you will check out and be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will assist you with your luggage and ensure you arrive in good time to check in for your international flight, marking the end of your memorable adventure. We wish you a safe journey home and hope to welcome you back to Tanzania in the future.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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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