In this tour we will cover the 7 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
According to the last few years pattern, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the North Serengeti region from July to October. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between July and October months only.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Oct 03, 2024) - Arusha to Arusha National Park for game drives and walking tour
Day 2 (Oct 04, 2024) - Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 3 (Oct 05, 2024) - Tarangire full day game drives
Day 4 (Oct 06, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Manyara for game drives
Day 5 (Oct 07, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Natron (Bird Watching/ Flamingo Walk)
Day 6 (Oct 08, 2024) - Lake Natron - Ngare Sero gorge hike to waterfalls (full day or half day)
Day 7 (Oct 09, 2024) - Lake Natron to North Serengeti with enroute game drives
Day 8 (Oct 10, 2024) - North Serengeti - full day game drives
Day 9 (Oct 11, 2024) - North Serengeti - full day game drives
Day 10 (Oct 12, 2024) - Morning game drives in North Serengeti and transfer to Central Serengeti
Day 11 (Oct 13, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 12 (Oct 14, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 13 (Oct 15, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Lake Eyasi
Day 14 (Oct 16, 2024) - Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe visit) to Arusha
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
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Stay Locations
Day 1 (Oct 03, 2024) - Arusha
Day 2 (Oct 04, 2024) - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
Day 3 (Oct 05, 2024) - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 4 (Oct 06, 2024) - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 5 (Oct 07, 2024) - Lake Natron
Day 6 (Oct 08, 2024) - Lake Natron
Day 7 (Oct 09, 2024) - North Serengeti
Day 8 (Oct 10, 2024) - North Serengeti
Day 9 (Oct 11, 2024) - North Serengeti
Day 10 (Oct 12, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 11 (Oct 13, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 12 (Oct 14, 2024) - Karatu or NCA
Day 13 (Oct 15, 2024) - Lake Eyasi
Maps
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 100
- The African Tulip - USD 149
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double sharing room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 42
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 60
- The African Tulip - USD 112
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250
Triple sharing room:
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 39
- Gold Crest Hotel - USD 50
- The African Tulip - USD 93
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
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This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. North Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting and it is 11 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into North Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you reach North Serengeti. We end the safari tour at North Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly Into Serengeti
From Arusha to North Serengeti: From USD 320 per person
From Zanzibar to North Serengeti: From USD 380 per person
From Dar es Salaam to North Serengeti: From USD 380 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
From North Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 300 per person
From North Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 500 per person
From North Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 500 per person
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on exact dates, airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
Day 1 (Oct 03, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Oct 04, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Oct 05, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Oct 06, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 (Oct 07, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 (Oct 08, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 (Oct 09, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 (Oct 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 (Oct 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 (Oct 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 (Oct 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 (Oct 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 (Oct 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14 (Oct 16, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Transfer Times
Day 1 (Oct 03, 2024) - Arusha to Arusha National Park takes about 1 to 1.5 hours (40 km)
Day 2 (Oct 04, 2024) - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 3 (Oct 05, 2024) - No transfers
Day 4 (Oct 06, 2024) - Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
Day 5 (Oct 07, 2024) - Lake Manyara to Lake Natron takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (120 km)
Day 6 (Oct 08, 2024) - No transfers
Day 7 (Oct 09, 2024) - Lake Natron to North Serengeti takes about 5 to 6 hours
Day 8 (Oct 10, 2024) - No transfers
Day 9 (Oct 11, 2024) - No transfers
Day 10 (Oct 12, 2024) - North Serengeti to Central Serengeti takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (103 km)
Day 11 (Oct 13, 2024) - No transfers
Day 12 (Oct 14, 2024) - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 13 (Oct 15, 2024) - NCA to Lake Eyasi takes about 1 to 1.5 hour (50 km)
Day 14 (Oct 16, 2024) - Lake Eyasi to Arusha takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (195 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Meals as per itinerary.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Concession/ Camping Fees.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
All Taxes and VAT.
Exclusions
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
International flights.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
Addons
Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 130 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Lake Manyara
Canoeing in Lake Manyara: USD 74 per person
Night Game drives in Lake Manyara NP: USD 114 per person
Treetop Walkway: USD 54 per person
Information on Lake Manyara Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Tarangire
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Arusha NP
Canoeing in Lake Momella: USD 79 per person
In this tour we will cover the 7 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi. Tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
According to the last few years pattern, the possibility of sighting the migration is in the North Serengeti region from July to October. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between July and October months only.
We use equipment of international standards & our guides are trained in First aid & personal protection equipment
We reward our staff based on your feedback & that results in all of us working towards making your trip memorable
Our guides are trained to pay attention to each clients requirements & situation & customize the program accordingly
Once a tour is booked, its guaranteed to go, even if there is only single client for the entire trip
Book by paying advance by card on our website. Balance can be paid upon arrival, before the tour
Our minimum requirement for operation is only one client. So we can offer the tour any day of the year for you
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