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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 & Relax in Arusha

Arrive & Relax in Arusha

We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. Meet and greet our guide at the airport and he will drive you to your hotel in Arusha. If time allows you can visit local markets in the city before dropping you off at your hotel.

Charming gardens surround the hotel and offer panoramic views of the surrounding plantations, your stay promises leisure time to unwind and relax.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
  • Luxury hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transit Gamedrive to Central Serengeti

Transit Gamedrive to Central Serengeti

Beautiful morning our guide will pick you up after your breakfast and give you a short briefing about your safari. Start your transfer by road to Ngorongoro and transit to Central Serengeti in a transfer game drive. Arrive in the afternoon and have your lunch in the park then proceed with a game drive until late afternoon when your guide will take you to the lodge for the overnight and dinner.

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
Accommodation:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Transfer Game drive Central to Northern serengeti

Transfer Game drive Central to Northern serengeti

It is another day for adventure, we start our safari from the central heading to migration areas where we will explore the most. The transfer game drive from Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti offers an opportunity to witness diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. They can expect sightings of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceros, as well as the Great Wildebeest Migration, giraffes, cheetahs, and leopards. The journey will take them through savannah grasslands, river crossings, woodlands, and acacia groves, with the chance to see iconic features like kopjes. You should keep your cameras ready for memorable experiences and appreciate the natural beauty of the Serengeti.
You will have lunch and proceed with your adventure then get dropped off at your lodge for the overnight and dinner.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Northern serengeti national park

Northern serengeti national park

Get picked you up in the morning and head to the early game drive. At times, especially in July- August during wetter years when the northward migration takes an easterly route, this area can witness significant gatherings of wildebeest. The river crossing isn't a singular event instead, it occurs repeatedly throughout the dry season, with animals crossing in large groups ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands. It is home to a substantial portion of the park's elephant population, particularly notable in the Lobo area, which surpasses other parts of Serengeti National Park in elephant sightings. Additionally, renowned for harbouring numerous large lion prides. Commonly spotted animals include cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, and bat-eared foxes. The elegant serval, a small spotted cat, is frequently observed darting through open grasslands shortly after sunrise. Hot lunch will be provided and late afternoon head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Northern Serengeti Migration

Northern Serengeti Migration

Another day to get a chance to witness the river crossing migration from early morning and have your transfer game drive to central Serengeti. Only when the wildebeests begin their crossing do safari vehicles advance to provide visitors with optimal viewing positions along the riverbank, offering a front-row seat to witness Africa's greatest animal migration. You will have your hot lunch as usual in the park and proceed your day with water, sodas, beers or wine to quench your thirst. When a herd approaches the riverbanks, they typically scout for a crossing point with gentle slopes. However, they're naturally cautious and may take hours before gathering the courage to make the crossing. Once you arrive at the central Serengeti, Your guide will then lead you back to the lodge for dinner and overnight after your unforgettable adventure.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro crater Safari then Back to Arusha/Airport

Ngorongoro crater Safari then Back to Arusha/Airport

After your breakfast, early morning transfer game drive to Ngorongoro crater for a new safari experience. The floor of the caldera mainly consists of expansive grasslands, providing a habitat for a rich variety of wildlife including the big five. Among the inhabitants are elephants, black rhinoceroses, leopards, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, Thomson’s gazelle, lions and wildebeests few to mention. Notably, it boasts the highest concentration of lions in the world. Additionally, the indigenous Masai people utilize the area for grazing their livestock where you can visit and learn their culture. Lake Magadi, a shallow soda lake encircled by dormant volcanoes, stands out as a haven for vast flocks of pink flamingos, adding to the breathtaking scenery of the Crater safari experience. You will have your picnic lunch inside the park and proceed with your game drive as you exit the crater heading back to Arusha or airport drop-off. That will mark the end of your safari adventure with us.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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