Makisala Safaris

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$1,900 to $1,922 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will check in and go through security, where officials will check your documents. Our tour guide will meet you, take your bags to the transfer vehicle, and drive you to Arusha city.

When you reach the hotel, our driver-guide will help you check in, and the hotel porter will take your bags to your room. You can relax at the lodge after your long trip.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Jevas Hotel Encore
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at the hotel and a short safari briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.

Tarangire National Park is a quiet and beautiful park in Northern Tanzania, a little off the main safari route. It is best known for its elephant migration, birdlife, and real safari feel. Many travellers either skip Tarangire or visit for only a few hours, leaving much of the park untouched.

Your driver will set up a table for a hot meal of soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad. This will be served with a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue the game drive until evening, then drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti

After breakfast, you will be picked up early in the morning for a transfer game drive to Central Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you arrive, you will have a picnic lunch with another group before continuing with an afternoon or sunset game drive. Later in the evening, you will be taken to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay. If you want to upgrade your accommodation, we will be happy to help.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Start the day with a sunrise viewing, then after breakfast, proceed with a game drive until lunch. Later in the afternoon, you will drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a beautiful area, and have dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, we will wake up early and, after breakfast, go down into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest complete crater in the world. It is home to about 30,000 large animals. Because of its natural borders, there are many wild animals in the area. You have a very good chance to see the Big Five, hyenas, zebras, and elephants, among others.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Today, we will visit Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its beautiful views, waterfalls, clear streams, and hot springs. We will do a full-day game drive in the park. If you like walking, you can also join a two-hour walking safari. On foot, you can see giraffes, buffalo, and other animals from a safe distance. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha and arrive before 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
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

Materuni Waterfalls & Coffee Tour

After breakfast, you will drive to Materuni Village, bordering Mount Kilimanjaro for two hours. From here, you will hike to the famous waterfalls. Then, after a local lunch buffet, you will hear about the history of the Chagga people, who are residents of the Kilimanjaro Region. You will have the opportunity to attend a lecture about the production of coffee and drive to the airport or Arusha for your drop-off.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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  • This tour is offered by Makisala Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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