African Eyes 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 in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro to Arusha & City Tour

Arrival in Tanzania – Kilimanjaro to Arusha & City Tour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.

After a long flight, you’ll have time to freshen up and relax at your hotel before the adventure begins. Depending on your arrival time and energy, we’ll take you on a guided Arusha city tour where you can experience the vibrant culture, visit local markets, and enjoy the scenic views of Mount Meru standing proudly above the town.

This light introduction allows you to rest from your journey while getting a taste of Tanzanian life. In the evening, return to your hotel to prepare for the exciting safari days ahead. Overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Baobabs

After breakfast in Arusha, your safari begins as we drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its vast elephant herds and majestic baobab trees.

The park’s unique landscape of savannahs, swamps, and rivers attracts diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, and more than 400 bird species. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, pausing for a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Tarangire’s ecosystem offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s safari wonders, with its seasonal migration and dense wildlife sightings. In the late afternoon, you’ll exit the park and head to your lodge or camp for relaxation, a delicious dinner, and overnight stay, preparing for the journey deeper into the northern circuit.

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:
Mamadunia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Journey from Tarangire to Central Serengeti – Heart of the Wild

Journey from Tarangire to Central Serengeti – Heart of the Wild

After an early breakfast, depart Tarangire and begin the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro highlands, en route to the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

This journey is an experience in itself, with stunning landscapes and glimpses of Maasai villages along the way. By afternoon, you’ll arrive in Central Serengeti, renowned for its endless plains and exceptional concentrations of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and the great wildebeest herds.

Enjoy your first game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the breathtaking views and abundant wildlife encounters. As the sun sets, head to your lodge or tented camp in the heart of the park, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night under a sky glittering with stars.

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
Show more
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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Central to Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration Experience

Central to Northern Serengeti – The Great Migration Experience

Rise early for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before journeying north, following the path of the legendary Great Migration. This region is world-renowned for dramatic river crossings along the Mara River, where wildebeest and zebras brave crocodile-filled waters in their quest for fresh grazing.

Along the way, encounter prides of lions, cheetahs on the hunt, elephants, and giraffes dotting the plains. The northern Serengeti offers breathtaking landscapes of rolling hills, woodlands, and river valleys, providing a perfect backdrop for unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Depending on the season, you may witness one of nature’s greatest spectacles the migration herds in action. By evening, settle into your lodge or luxury tented camp, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay amidst the wilderness sounds of northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Northern Serengeti Migration Viewing – Return to Central Serengeti

Northern Serengeti Migration Viewing – Return to Central Serengeti

Begin your day with an early game drive in the northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration herds dominate the landscape. Watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains, while predators such as lions, leopards, and crocodiles lurk nearby.

The northern region’s dramatic Mara River crossings (seasonal) provide one of the most thrilling spectacles in the wild. After an unforgettable morning of migration viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch before slowly making your way back to Central Serengeti. Along the journey, keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, and cheetahs roaming the endless savannah.

Arrive in Central Serengeti by evening, where you will relax at your lodge or tented camp, enjoy dinner, and overnight surrounded by the magical atmosphere of the Serengeti’s heart.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Classic View Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Departure

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Departure

After an early breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor is home to a unique ecosystem, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa, including elephants, lions, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool, surrounded by breathtaking views of the crater walls.

In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred either to your hotel in Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

This marks the end of your unforgettable 6-day Northern Circuit Safari filled with adventure, wildlife, and memories to last a lifetime.

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:
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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