Jambo Masai Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route to Mandara Hut

Kilimanjaro Day Hike – Marangu Route to Mandara Hut

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day hiking experience on the famous Marangu Route, offering a close encounter with the beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro. Begin at Marangu Gate and trek through the lush rainforest toward Mandara Hut (2,700m), surrounded by ancient trees, tropical vegetation, colorful birds, and playful black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Reach Mandara Hut and enjoy a picnic lunch while taking in the peaceful mountain atmosphere. In the afternoon, descend back through the forest and transfer to Arusha for dinner and overnight rest, ready for your upcoming safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro)

Arusha to Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro)

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands and Conservation Area. Arrive around midday and enjoy your first game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera), renowned for its abundant wildlife and predators, including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration. In the evening, transfer to your safari camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Misako Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti

Full-Day Safari in the Serengeti

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, search for the Big Five and a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and the elusive leopard. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras journey across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the afternoon, depart Serengeti and travel through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying spectacular landscapes and wildlife along the way. Arrive at your lodge in Karatu in the evening, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater safari awaiting you the following morning.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park and enjoy a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Often referred to as the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, the crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino—as well as zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool while surrounded by the crater's breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and continue to your lodge in Karatu, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on another unforgettable day of your Tanzania 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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha

Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in your preferred park. Choose Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush groundwater forest, pink flamingos, hippos, diverse birdlife, and the famous tree-climbing lions, or Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes along the Tarangire River.

After your morning wildlife adventure and picnic lunch, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for an overnight stay. This relaxing final day perfectly concludes your unforgettable mountain and safari adventure in Tanzania.

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:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Masai Village to kikuletwa hotspring to Airport

Masai Village to kikuletwa hotspring to Airport

After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai Village to experience their rich culture, customs, and daily way of life. Continue to the beautiful Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a refreshing swim or relaxation in its crystal-clear natural waters. Later, enjoy a scenic drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving in time for your departure flight and bringing your unforgettable Tanzania adventure to a memorable close.

Main Destination:
Maasai Village (Cultural Village)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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