Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Apr 30, 2025) - Arusha to Arusha National Park for game drives and walking tour
Day 2 (May 01, 2025) - Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 3 (May 02, 2025) - Tarangire full day game drives
Day 4 (May 03, 2025) - Transfer to Lake Manyara for game drives
Day 5 (May 04, 2025) - Transfer to Lake Natron (Bird Watching/ Flamingo Walk)
Day 6 (May 05, 2025) - Lake Natron - Ngare Sero gorge hike to waterfalls (full day or half day)
Day 7 (May 06, 2025) - Proceed to Central Serengeti with short enroute game drives in Serengeti
Day 8 (May 07, 2025) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 9 (May 08, 2025) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 10 (May 09, 2025) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 11 (May 10, 2025) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Lake Eyasi
Day 12 (May 11, 2025) - 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 Apr 30, 2025, 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.

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Option E1: $3,685 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mvuli Hotel Arusha, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Nsya Lodge & Camp - Standard Bungalow, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 02, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Safari Comfort, Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E2: $4,096 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Arusha Planet Lodge - Standard Room, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 02, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Safari Comfort, Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Embalakai Authentic Camps, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp, NCA, NCA from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E3: $4,570 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional Queen, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 03, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Manyara Lakeview Oasis, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 03, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Luxury Glamping , Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Serenity Camp, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA, NCA from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E4: $5,661 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Hamerkop House by Lemala, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Topguide Bush Camp Lolkisale, Tarangire (Within the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 03, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 03, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp - Tent, Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti - Safari Room, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA, NCA from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E5: $7,048 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation Room, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Bed & Breakfast]
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 03, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Manyara KIlimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 03, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp - Tent, Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at The Highlands, NCA, NCA from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [Full Board]

Option E6: $9,574 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation Suite, Arusha from Apr 30, 2025 to May 01, 2025 [Half Board]
- Stay at Nimali Tarangire Camp, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from May 01, 2025 to May 02, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge - Suite, Lake Manyara (Within the Park) from May 02, 2025 to May 03, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Diamond Luxury, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) from May 03, 2025 to May 04, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp - Suite, Lake Natron from May 04, 2025 to May 06, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti from May 06, 2025 to May 09, 2025 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Wilderness Collection Craters Edge, NCA, NCA from May 09, 2025 to May 10, 2025 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi from May 10, 2025 to May 11, 2025 [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 (Apr 30, 2025) - Arusha
Day 2 (May 01, 2025) - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
Day 3 (May 02, 2025) - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 4 (May 03, 2025) - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 5 (May 04, 2025) - Lake Natron
Day 6 (May 05, 2025) - Lake Natron
Day 7 (May 06, 2025) - Central Serengeti
Day 8 (May 07, 2025) - Central Serengeti
Day 9 (May 08, 2025) - Central Serengeti
Day 10 (May 09, 2025) - Karatu or NCA
Day 11 (May 10, 2025) - 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 69
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 106
• The African Tulip - USD 167
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 229
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 417

Double sharing room:

• Kutoka Lodge - USD 44
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 59
• The African Tulip - USD 129
• Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 132
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 282

Triple sharing room:

• Kutoka Lodge - USD 41
• Gold Crest Hotel - USD 52
• The African Tulip - USD 108
• Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 214

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 (Apr 30, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (May 01, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (May 02, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (May 03, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (May 04, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (May 05, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 (May 06, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 (May 07, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 (May 08, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 (May 09, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11 (May 10, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12 (May 11, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Apr 30, 2025) - Arusha to Arusha National Park takes about 1 to 1.5 hours (40 km)
Day 2 (May 01, 2025) - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 3 (May 02, 2025) - No transfers
Day 4 (May 03, 2025) - Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
Day 5 (May 04, 2025) - Lake Manyara to Lake Natron takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (120 km)
Day 6 (May 05, 2025) - No transfers
Day 7 (May 06, 2025) - Lake Natron to Central Serengeti takes about 5.5 to 6 hours
Day 8 (May 07, 2025) - No transfers
Day 9 (May 08, 2025) - No transfers
Day 10 (May 09, 2025) - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 11 (May 10, 2025) - NCA to Lake Eyasi takes about 1 to 1.5 hour (50 km)
Day 12 (May 11, 2025) - Lake Eyasi to Arusha takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (195 km)
Day 15 (May 14, 2025) - z

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

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• 4x4 Land Cruiser.

• All Taxes and VAT.

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

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

• Meals as per itinerary.

Exclusions

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• International flights.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

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

• Optional activites in Lake Natron.

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