Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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$3,263 to $3,313 pp (USD)

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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, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to Arusha Farm House in Arusha. If you arrive earlier in the day, a complimentary city tour is available. This tour highlights top attractions, including the vibrant local market and Cultural Heritage, Africa's largest gallery, which celebrates Arusha’s rich culture and artistry.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National park

Arusha to Tarangire National park

After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and seasonal wildlife gatherings. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside before entering the park for your first exciting game drive. Keep your camera ready for elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo and a variety of bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring Tarangire’s diverse landscapes and following wildlife as they move between the park’s grasslands, woodlands and water sources.

Later, drive to your tented camp for check-in and time to relax. Enjoy your dinner. As the sun sets over the baobab-dotted landscape, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush.

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 drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, set out for a full-day adventure in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees, diverse landscapes and impressive elephant herds. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, where you may encounter lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffalo and many colorful bird species.
Pause for a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Explore Tarangire’s river valleys, open plains and woodlands while your experienced guide helps you discover the park’s remarkable wildlife and hidden gems.

As the day comes to an end, leave the park and return to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner and reflect on an incredible day in the wild.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mto wa mbu to Serengeti

Mto wa mbu to Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania as you make your way into the heart of the wild.

Upon entering Serengeti, begin your first game drive, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and, if you're lucky, elusive leopards and cheetahs. The vast plains provide an incredible setting for unforgettable wildlife encounters and spectacular photographs.

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. After an unforgettable day of exploring the Serengeti, return to your tented camp and enjoy a delicious dinner. Relax beneath the African night sky, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the wilderness, and take in the magic of your first evening in the Serengeti.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5-6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend two incredible days exploring the legendary Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives offering opportunities to see lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration.

Begin each day with a delicious breakfast before heading out for exciting game drives across the endless plains. Enjoy lunch at the lodge or as a picnic in the wilderness, followed by more wildlife exploration in the afternoon. As the sun sets, return to your tented camp for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Discover the legendary Serengeti, home to endless golden plains and incredible wildlife.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, giving you one more opportunity to encounter Tanzania’s incredible wildlife before departing the park. Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Karatu, enjoying beautiful views along the way.

Stop for a delicious lunch during the journey before continuing to Karatu. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon, check in and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and unwind after an exciting day of adventure.

This day combines one last chance to experience the Serengeti’s wildlife with a scenic journey into the lush highlands of Karatu, offering a relaxing transition to the next unforgettable chapter of your safari.

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 drives (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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Known as one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, the crater offers an exceptional chance to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, wildebeest and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch beside a scenic spot in the crater while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. Continue exploring throughout the afternoon before ascending from the crater and returning to your lodge at karatu

A Ngorongoro Crater safari brings you remarkably close to wildlife within a breathtaking natural setting an unforgettable highlight of any Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Activities:
Game drives (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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse park famous for its lush forests, dramatic Rift Valley scenery and abundant wildlife. Enjoy an exciting game drive where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, monkeys and a wide variety of colorful birdlife.

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s natural beauty before continuing your afternoon game drive. Take in the stunning views of Lake Manyara and watch wildlife gather around its water sources.

After completing the game drive, leave the park and transfer by road to Arusha. Arrive in the late afternoon and check in at your accommodation for a relaxing evening.

End your safari with one final wildlife adventure at Lake Manyara, followed by a comfortable journey back to Arusha bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari to a relaxing close.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Airport Drop-Off

Airport Drop-Off

Enjoy your final breakfast in Arusha before your private airport transfer. Our professional driver will collect you from your accommodation, assist with your luggage and ensure a smooth, comfortable and timely journey to the airport. Relax and enjoy a stress-free departure, knowing every detail has been taken care of.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Go Makini Tanzania Expedition, not SafariBookings.
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