Meru Slopes Tours & 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

Arrival

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, your driver will meet you and transfer you to the Arusha Planet Lodge in Arusha town. After settling in, take some time to relax and prepare for your safari adventure. You will get a chance receive a brief orientation about your tour and all the details of your package, ensuring you're ready for the exciting journey ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll set off for a game drive in Tarangire National Park, with a packed lunch in hand. This park boasts the highest concentration of elephants in the world and is home to stunning bird species in breeding plumage. Wildlife is abundant, especially during the dry season, with sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and rarer species like kudu, oryx, and gerenuk. Herds of gazelles, zebras, and wildebeests gather at the Tarangire River, attracting predators. In the afternoon, you'll head back to the lodge for a restful night and dinner.

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
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After early morning breakfast, you’ll journey to the famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you'll stop at a Maasai village to immerse yourself in the rich traditions of this iconic warrior culture. After arriving in the Serengeti, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch before embarking on an exciting game drive. In the evening, you’ll venture out on another thrilling game drive, where you'll have the chance to encounter the Big Five in the heart of the Central Serengeti—an unforgettable safari experience!

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:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Follow a great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti

Follow a great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti

You will get up early to leave your camp and spend the entire day traveling across the plains with the herds, taking in the sights and sounds of the great migration. Observing the annual migration of hoofed mammals in a clockwise circle, trailed by predators, is an amazing experience. The Serengeti is the best place to go if you want to see all five of the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo) in one park. You'll go back to the camp, where you will spend the night and dinner. The camp boasts amazing views of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Follow the great Wildebeest Migration

Follow the great Wildebeest Migration

After an early breakfast, set off to follow the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti, where thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River in a breathtaking display. Enjoy a guided game drive, exploring the Big Five in this wild region. Lunch will be served at a picnic site, and in the evening, continue your adventure with another exciting game drive, uncovering more of the Serengeti's incredible wildlife.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

After early morning breakfast in the stunning Northern Serengeti. Then, embark on an exciting game drive, exploring the vast wilderness in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Afterward, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic spot, surrounded by nature.

In the afternoon, transfer to Central Serengeti, with another thrilling game drive along the way. Upon arrival, experience an evening game drive in Central Serengeti, where wildlife is more active as the day winds down. End the day with a delicious dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti, where the adventure continues under the African stars.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

Enjoy an early morning breakfast at Signature Luxury Camp before transferring from Central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a guided game drive, where you'll have the chance to explore the Big Five in this breathtaking landscape. After a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic spot, continue your game drive for 6-7 hours. Later, begin ascending the crater and transfer by road to Arusha for 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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Departure

Departure

After a delightful morning breakfast, transfer by road to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. This marks the end of your unforgettable tour with us. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you again on your next adventure!

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
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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