6-Day Western Serengeti Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Settle in, rest from your journey, and enjoy a briefing about your upcoming safari. Overnight at a comfortable hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive to Western Serengeti

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to the Western Serengeti, known as the Grumeti region. This part of the park is less visited and offers a more remote safari experience. Upon arrival, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, scanning the plains for wildlife such as wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators like lions and leopards. Overnight at a tanapa rest house, with private room, private toilet, nice bed near the Grumeti River areas.

Main Destination:

Western 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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Kirawira)

• Budget guest house located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive at Grumeti River

Spend a full day focused on the spectacular Grumeti River crossings, where thousands of wildebeest brave the treacherous waters filled with giant Nile crocodiles. Your expert guide will help you find the best vantage points to witness this dramatic event, as well as observe big cats and other wildlife drawn to the riverbanks. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush amid stunning scenery.

Main Destination:

Grumeti River (Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Kirawira)

• Budget guest house located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Game Drive

Begin the day with a morning game drive to spot early activity among the plains’ wildlife. You may choose an optional walking safari to experience the ecosystem on foot or visit a nearby local village to learn about the Maasai or other indigenous cultures (additional cost may apply). Afternoon at leisure to relax at camp or enjoy a short game drive.

Main Destination:

Grumeti Game Reserve (Greater Serengeti)

Best Time To Go June to March

High Season June to March

Best Weather

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Kirawira)

• Budget guest house located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive in Western Serengeti

Explore different areas of the Western Serengeti today, increasing your chances to see diverse wildlife including hippos, elephants, buffalo, and the ever-present predators. Capture the spectacular landscapes and enjoy the serenity of this less crowded part of the Serengeti. Overnight at your tanapa rest house, with private room, private toilet, nice bed.

Main Destination:

Western Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Kirawira)

• Budget guest house located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Return Drive to Arusha

After an early breakfast and possibly a final morning game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha. Take scenic stops along the way to enjoy the views of the Great Rift Valley and local villages. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon or early evening for your onward travel or overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.