$2,635 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateArrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival at Arusha
Arrival at Arusha
We will arrange for our driver to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. You will stay overnight at Serengeti Home in Arusha City, where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.
Arusha, also known as 'A' town by the locals, is located at the base of Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest mountain. The city's high altitude provides a pleasant climate and lush green environment. While some visitors may not consider Arusha particularly attractive, it is a necessary stopover before embarking on this safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
-
Serengeti Home
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours away. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river, and giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest are often seen. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by various predators, including the king of the jungle, Simba, and its cousin, the leopard. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife. Later, you'll drive to Great View for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Great View Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn. You will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to view the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Then, you will travel to the Serengeti National Park, which you should reach by midday.
The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, covering an astounding 15,000km² (5,800mi²) with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. This is where the great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes occurs. Depending on the season of your visit, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals searching for food and water as they migrate through the area.
After an extensive game drive, you will head to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at Shuhudia Adventure Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
Central to Northern Serengeti National Park
On this day, you will wake up early and have a full breakfast. Afterward, you will embark on a game drive inside Serengeti. Our driver will take you to key areas in Serengeti, ensuring you have a full day to explore. We will make sure that you have the opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration during your tour with us.
The great migration varies yearly, with the best chance of seeing it from June to September. The wildebeest calving occurs from January to March. From July to September, our driver will take you to northern Serengeti, where you can witness the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Throughout the year, a million and a half of these majestic animals travel in search of fresh grazing pastures and follow the rainfall for better water sources.
After a full day of game driving, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at Sero Tented.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sero Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Northern to Central Serengeti
Northern to Central Serengeti
Continuing the game drive from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti, the landscape transitions from rolling hills and riverbanks to vast open plains. You’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Central Serengeti, known for its abundant wildlife, is home to buffalo, elephants, and giraffes. The area’s river systems attract hippos and crocodiles, providing a perfect setting for spotting the Big Five and diverse wildlife in action. Arrive at your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Shuhudia Adventure Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Karatu
Serengeti to Karatu
After an early breakfast, you will embark on a game drive south of Serengeti towards Seronera, where you can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and elephants, as well as the rich birdlife in the area. The Seronera region is also famous for its rolling plains and the Seronera River, which attracts a diverse range of animals, especially during the dry season.
In the late afternoon, you will exit the Serengeti and head to Farm of Dream Lodge, located in Karatu. On your way, you will pass through scenic landscapes, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you may spot grazing herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. The drive to Karatu takes approximately 3 hours. Arrive at your accommodation in karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, head to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend into the crater floor and explore its diverse habitats—open plains, forests, and wetlands—home to lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your wildlife viewing experience.
In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and return to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Karatu to lake Manyara NP
Karatu to lake Manyara NP
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive in this diverse and scenic park. Explore its lush forests, open plains, and soda lake, home to flamingos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife, with a chance to spot the famous tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy your time exploring before departing in the late afternoon for Arusha.
You will be dropped off at your preferred accommodation or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
