12 Days - Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi
Duration - 12 days

In this tour we will cover the 7 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Central 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!


Short Itinerary


Day 1 (Dec 11, 2024) - Arusha to Arusha National Park for game drives and walking tour
Day 2 (Dec 12, 2024) - Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 3 (Dec 13, 2024) - Tarangire full day game drives
Day 4 (Dec 14, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Manyara for game drives
Day 5 (Dec 15, 2024) - Transfer to Lake Natron (Bird Watching/ Flamingo Walk)
Day 6 (Dec 16, 2024) - Lake Natron - Ngare Sero gorge hike to waterfalls (full day or half day)
Day 7 (Dec 17, 2024) - Proceed to Central Serengeti with short enroute game drives in Serengeti
Day 8 (Dec 18, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 9 (Dec 19, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 10 (Dec 20, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 11 (Dec 21, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Lake Eyasi
Day 12 (Dec 22, 2024) - Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe visit) to Arusha

Choose Date


Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Ensuite Accommodation Packages


Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on Dec 11, 2024, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges) .

Option E1: $3,912 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Crest Safari Lodge - Standard, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Tarangire Osupuko Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngare Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 13, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $4,263 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Kutoka Lodge, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Tarangire Osupuko Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 13, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Safari Comfort, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp, NCA, NCA from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $4,920 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional Queen, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Silver Room, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 14, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Luxury Glamping, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Serenity Camp, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA, NCA from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $6,237 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Nimali Tarangire Camp, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 14, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti - Safari Room, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA, NCA from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E5: $8,172 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation Room, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Manyara KIlimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 14, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - The Rim Room, NCA from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E6: $11,470 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation Suite, Arusha from Dec 11, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 [Half Board]
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 12, 2024 to Dec 14, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Diamond Luxury, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from Dec 14, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron from Dec 15, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti from Dec 17, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA from Dec 20, 2024 to Dec 21, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from Dec 21, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024 [Full Board]

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.


Stay Locations


Day 1 - Arusha

Day 2 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)

Day 3 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)

Day 4 - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)

Day 5 - Lake Natron

Day 6 - Lake Natron

Day 7 - Central Serengeti

Day 8 - Central Serengeti

Day 9 - Central Serengeti

Day 10 - Karatu or NCA

Day 11 - 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:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

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. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central 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 drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central 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 Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person

Fly out of Serengeti
From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person

Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on 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 (Dec 11, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (Dec 12, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Dec 13, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Dec 14, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Dec 15, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (Dec 16, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (Dec 17, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (Dec 18, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 (Dec 19, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 (Dec 20, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 (Dec 21, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 (Dec 22, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Drive Times


Day 1 - Arusha to Arusha National Park takes about 1 to 1.5 hours (40 km)
Day 2 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 4 - Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
Day 5 - Lake Manyara to Lake Natron takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (120 km)
Day 7 - Lake Natron to Central Serengeti takes about 5.5 to 6 hours
Day 10 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 11 - NCA to Lake Eyasi takes about 1 to 1.5 hour (50 km)
Day 12 - 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.z

Inclusions


  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

  • Concession/ Camping Fees.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

Exclusions


  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Optional activites in Lake Natron.

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • International flights.

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

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

12 Days - Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi
Duration - 12 days

In this tour we will cover the 7 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron, Central 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!


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