Go Makini Tanzania Expedition

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$4,376 to $4,421 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 your arrival, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Afterward, we'll provide a detailed briefing about the tour. You'll spend the night at a lodge in Arusha. If you arrive early, you can enjoy an optional city tour to explore popular attractions in Arusha, such as the African Art Gallery and the Maasai market.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, depart by safari vehicle for Arusha National Park, a beautiful and diverse destination near Arusha. Enjoy a scenic game drive through lush forests, open grasslands, and around peaceful lakes, with opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Experience for a closer connection with nature. A picnic lunch will be served during the day, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings while taking a break from the adventure. In the late afternoon, drive back to your lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha in your private 4x4 safari vehicle and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees, scenic landscapes, and large herds of elephants. The journey takes you through beautiful Tanzanian countryside, offering glimpses of local villages and everyday life along the way. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, drive to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an 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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (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 4

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, continue your adventure with a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Explore the park’s scenic landscapes while looking out for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch before departing Tarangire and driving to Mto wa Mbu. Arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon, check in, and take time to relax and refresh. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge, surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of northern Tanzania, before settling in for a comfortable overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (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 5

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and begin your scenic journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Travel through the beautiful highlands and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with spectacular views of Tanzania’s changing landscapes along the way. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery opens into vast golden plains, creating an exciting first impression of this world-famous wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before entering the park and beginning your game drive. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Continue exploring as the afternoon unfolds before driving to your lodge or camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay in the heart of 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 drive (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 6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and begin your scenic journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Travel through the beautiful highlands and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with spectacular views of Tanzania’s changing landscapes along the way. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery opens into vast golden plains, creating an exciting first impression of this world-famous wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before entering the park and beginning your game drive. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Continue exploring as the afternoon unfolds before driving to your lodge or camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (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

Serengeti National Park

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before heading out for another unforgettable day in Serengeti National Park. Begin with a morning game drive when wildlife is most active, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other fascinating species. Continue through the vast Serengeti plains while your expert guide shares insights about the wildlife and ecosystem. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the golden African sunset paints the horizon, return to your lodge or camp for dinner, relaxation, and another peaceful night surrounded by the wildlife.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Misako Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another spectacular day in the heart of Serengeti National Park, where every game drive offers a new opportunity to experience Africa’s incredible wildlife. After breakfast, set out with your expert safari guide to explore different areas of the park, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the breathtaking Serengeti scenery before continuing your afternoon exploration. Take time to appreciate the vast plains, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for a delicious dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay under the African sky.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Misako Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy your final full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park. Set off on an exciting game drive through the endless plains, with opportunities to discover Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife in its natural habitat. Your experienced guide will help you search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon game drive. Take in the breathtaking landscapes and capture those final unforgettable moments in the Serengeti. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (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 10

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 spot wildlife and capture unforgettable photographs of the endless plains. Afterward, depart the Serengeti and begin a scenic drive towards Karatu through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop at a scenic viewpoint or carefully selected picnic spot to enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by breathtaking views of Tanzania’s countryside. Continue the journey to Karatu and arrive in the afternoon. Check in at your accommodation and take time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the lodge and rest comfortably as you prepare for the next day’s Ngorongoro adventure.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive across its fertile plains, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Continue exploring before ascending the crater in the afternoon and returning to your accommodation in Karatu. Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner while reflecting on an incredible day in one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders.

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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 12

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari adventure. Explore this beautiful park, famous for its lush landscapes, diverse birdlife, and spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley. During your game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, hippos, and a variety of colorful birds. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, leave the park and begin your journey back to Arusha, carrying wonderful memories and unforgettable moments from your 12-day Tanzania safari.

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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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  • This tour is offered by Go Makini Tanzania Expedition, not SafariBookings.
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