Short Itinerary

Day 1 (Dec 22, 2024) - Isebania Border to Central Serengeti
Day 2 (Dec 23, 2024) - Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 3 (Dec 24, 2024) - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 4 (Dec 25, 2024) - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Karatu/Tarangire
Day 5 (Dec 26, 2024) - Tarangire full day game drives and afternoon transfer 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 22, 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.

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Option E1: $1,860 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E2: $2,164 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp, NCA, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E3: $2,531 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Serenity Camp, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, NCA, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E4: $3,339 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Topguide Bush Camp Lolkisale, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E5: $5,355 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - The Rim Room, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Option E6: $7,434 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [All Inclusive]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 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.

Basic Camping Packages

Below are packages with basic camping for your tour, starting on Dec 22, 2024, in a group of two adults . On basic camping tours, you sleep in small dome tents that are pitched at campsites & bathrooms are shared. A cook travels with you & prepares meals.

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Option C1: $1,590 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Seronera Campsite, Central Serengeti from Dec 22, 2024 to Dec 24, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Campsite, NCA, NCA from Dec 24, 2024 to Dec 25, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Tarangire Campsite (Inside park), Tarangire (Within the Park) from Dec 25, 2024 to Dec 26, 2024 [Full Board]

Itinerary

Day 1 - Isebania to Central Serengeti

Upon completing your immigration formalities at the Isebania border, our guide/driver will meet you around 11:00-11:30 AM. The journey from the Isebania border to Central Serengeti takes approximately 4.5 hours.

Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to view picturesque villages and lush farmlands before entering the Serengeti National Park. You will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Ikoma Gate while your guide finalizes the park entry formalities. As you traverse the park, you'll enjoy en-route game drives, with your arrival at the accommodation expected between 5:00-5:30 PM. The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 2 - Central Serengeti

Begin your day with a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive around 8:00 AM. Equipped with a packed lunch, you will explore the central Serengeti and return to the lodge in the late afternoon, around 5:00 PM.

Alternatively, embark on an early morning game drive at 6:00 AM. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, enjoy some relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive, with a packed lunch provided.

Your exploration will take you through the Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife habitat and the Seronera River, which draws a diverse array of species (Three of the big cats: Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards. Other predators like hyenas, wild dogs, wildcats, caracals, etc. And other animals like elephants, buffalos, and giraffes). This region is famed for its large lion prides and offers exceptional game viewing opportunities year-round.

You can enjoy your meal at a scenic picnic spot at your preferred time and continue exploring the central Serengeti.

The day will conclude around 5:00 PM, followed by a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation.

Day 3 - Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, immersing yourself in its vibrant wildlife. Around noon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a picnic lunch provided for your journey. The transfer to your accommodation in Ngorongoro/Karatu takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

The route begins with a scenic drive through the Serengeti, where you may encounter gazelles and impalas. Before you exit Serengeti and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you can enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate and also go for a short hike to the top of the hill for magnificent views of the Serengeti plains. As you progress, the landscape transitions to a drier, somewhat dusty terrain, with occasional Maasai villages along the way. After another 1.5 hours, you will ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where the climate becomes cooler and more pleasant.

The day concludes with a hearty dinner and a restful night at your accommodation, reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the day.

Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 Hours) to Karatu/Tarangire

You will start early with a quick breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater around 6:30 AM (you might reach Crater floor by 7:00 AM if you sleep in Karatu the previous night). The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest collapsed volcanic caldera, encompasses approximately 260 square kilometers of pristine natural beauty. Surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes, the crater floor, which is adorned with various watering holes, supports a diverse population of around 25,000 animals. With depths exceeding 2,000 feet, this remarkable caldera offers a unique and breathtaking landscape.

A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor offers a chance to see diverse wildlife, including African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions. Keep your camera ready to capture the action. After a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, you will begin your ascent out of the crater.

Following the ascent, we will transfer you to the accommodation of your choice, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5 - Transfer to Tarangire for game drives till afternoon. Transfer to Arusha in late afternoon and end of tour

On the final day of your safari, after breakfast, you will embark on a 2 to 2.5 hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in this renowned park, known for its iconic baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. In addition to elephants, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffes, and zebras.

By mid-afternoon, you will depart for Arusha which is about 2 to 2.5 hour drive, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by approximately 5:30 PM. As your safari comes to an end, you will reflect on an incredible experience and numerous cherished memories before bidding farewell to your team.

Stay Locations

Day 1 (Dec 22, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 2 (Dec 23, 2024) - Central Serengeti
Day 3 (Dec 24, 2024) - Karatu or NCA
Day 4 (Dec 25, 2024) - Karatu or Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)

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

Drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Transfer from Arusha hotel to Arusha Airport: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha hotel to Kilimanjaro airport: USD 50 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Moshi: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Arusha to Nairobi: 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)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals

Day 1 (Dec 22, 2024) - Dinner

Day 2 (Dec 23, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (Dec 24, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (Dec 25, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (Dec 26, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (Dec 22, 2024) - Isebania to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (273 km)
Day 2 (Dec 23, 2024) - No transfers
Day 3 (Dec 24, 2024) - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 4 (Dec 25, 2024) - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 5 (Dec 26, 2024) - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 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.

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

• All Taxes and VAT.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• Meals as per itinerary.

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

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

Exclusions

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

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• 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).

• International flights.

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

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 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