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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

Arusha – Fly to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Arusha – Fly to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. You will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled scenic bush flight to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Airstrip).

Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will welcome you and begin an exciting full-day game drive through the renowned Northern Serengeti. Depending on the season, you'll have the opportunity to witness the spectacular great migration, including thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River while predators lurk nearby.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure.

Accommodation: Sero tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Main Destination:
Northern 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
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Game Drive in Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Game Drive in Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Begin your morning with an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari (additional cost), offering breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Alternatively, enjoy an early morning game drive through Northern Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles, with the possibility of witnessing wildebeest crossings during migration season.

Pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the wilderness before beginning your journey south toward Central Serengeti. The drive becomes part of the safari, with wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, exploring its rich plains and kopjes before settling into camp for the evening.

Accommodation: Mbuni Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive through Central Serengeti, taking in the last wildlife moments across the Seronera plains. Keep watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, cheetahs and leopards before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Travel through the scenic landscapes of the conservation area, with opportunities for wildlife viewing along the way. Depending on the day's conditions and your family's preferred pace, pause for a picnic lunch en route before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.

In the afternoon, ascend from the crater area toward Karatu, where the landscape transforms into lush highlands and cultivated countryside. Arrive at Kankari Lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Karatu to Lake Manyara back to Karatu

Karatu to Lake Manyara back to Karatu

After breakfast, depart Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic drive through the lush landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Enter the park for a morning game drive, exploring its diverse habitats from groundwater forests and open plains to the shores of Lake Manyara.

Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and abundant birdlife, with opportunities to spot Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch within the park before continuing your wildlife exploration.

In the afternoon, make your way back toward Karatu, taking in the changing landscapes along the way. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for a relaxed evening and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Karatu villas

Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.

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:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Karatu Villas Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Karatu to Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

Karatu to Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, depart Karatu for Tarangire National Park, enjoying the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and surrounding countryside. Enter Tarangire for a memorable morning game drive through its iconic baobab-studded landscapes, searching for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife.

Pause for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife becomes increasingly active around Tarangire’s seasonal rivers and water sources.

Later in the afternoon, depart Tarangire and continue toward Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), according to your onward flight schedule. Your safari concludes with a comfortable airport transfer and warm farewell from Tanzania.

Accommodation: None – safari ends at the airport
Meals: Breakfast & lunch.

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:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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