Tour Overview
Home to the enormous migratory herds during the dry season (July to November). The Northern Serengeti remains an unexplored wilderness packed with stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. The most captivating highlight of this area is undoubtedly the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the rare oribi antelope.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport-Arusha City
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be and great by our transfer driver who will introduce to you about our beautiful country and then escort you to Arusha City in your chosen accommodation for evening rest to get ready for your next day adventure.
Semi-Luxury: Kibo Palace Hotel on Full Board
Day 2: Arusha City –Tarangire National Park (Manyara region)
After breakfast we take a short pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park, Arrive at the gate our driver will do all the government procedures then proceed to Tarangire for a full day game drive in the park located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania most famous for its elephant migration, and birding safari with a quiet atmosphere.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Semi-Luxury: Maramboi Luxury Lodge on Full Board
Day 3: Tarangire-Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast we take a short pleasant morning drive to Lake Manyara, Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. In the evening drive to the hotel/lodge for evening rest.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Semi-Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge on Full Board
Day 4: Lake Manyara -Serengeti National Park (central-Seronera)
After breakfast your driver will be ready to start your trip to our famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.
Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.
Accommodation: on Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (central-north)
After breakfast we depart to north Serengeti for wildebeest migration, Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from July to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note – to actually finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.
Semi-Luxury: Mara under Canvas Camp on Full Board (located inside the park
Day 6-7: Serengeti National Park (north-full day)
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Wagakuria area. Resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in this area of the park, with prides of lion up to 30 strong, however, from August to October the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later. Please take note –Finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck. A herd can be seen next to river and only decide to cross or not cross until a couple of days later. This area is a stunning region with kopjes, woodland, riverine vegetation and open plains, similar to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Semi-Luxury: Mara under Canvas Camp on Full Board (located inside the park
Day 8: Serengeti National Park (north-central)
After breakfast, we start game viewing en route to central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite koppies. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recoded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland, to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight.
Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)
Day 9: Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, we take a short pleasant drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area, we will have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro inside the Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism. In the evening drive to the lodge for evening leisure and overnight.
Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)
Day 10: Karatu/Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, we head back to Arusha and pass by a shopping market on the way. After which, we will facilitate your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
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Price For this Trip is:
| Number of Pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in USD’s per person | 4157 | 3749 | 3235 | 3025 | 2900 |
Items included:
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
Items excluded:
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance