Short Itinerary

Day 1 (May 21, 2025) - Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti. Afternoon Game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone Camps or similar
Day 2 (May 22, 2025) - Full Day game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar
Day 3 (May 23, 2025) - Morning game drives in Serengeti and afternoon transfer to accommodation at Karatu. Overnight at at Omega view hotel or similar
Day 4 (May 24, 2025) - Ngorongoro crater tour (5 hours) in the morning and afternoon transfer to Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
Day 5 (May 25, 2025) - Transfer to Tarangire for game drives till afternoon. Transfer back to Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar
Day 6 (May 26, 2025) - Lake Manyara Game drives and transfer to Arusha in late afternoon. End of tour

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer from Arusha to Serengeti. Afternoon Game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone Camps or similar

We start at around 6:30 AM from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National park with packed lunch boxes. On this 7 hour drive we pass through multiple view points, culturally rich towns like Mto Wa mbu, beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Around 1:00 PM, we reach the gate of the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we check into park and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We do an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park till around 5:30 PM and proceed for overnight at Tukaone camps or similar.

Day 2 - Full Day game drives in Serengeti. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar

We depart around 8:00 AM after breakfast, with packed lunch boxes for full day game drives that last for about 8-9 hours in Central Serengeti. We return to camp around 5:30 PM. Overnight at Tukaone camps or similar.

Optional add-on tours this day: Balloon Safari in the morning ($540 per person) in Central Serengeti.

Day 3 - Morning game drives in Serengeti and afternoon transfer to accommodation at Karatu. Overnight at at Omega view hotel or similar

After early breakfast, we depart at around 6:30 AM and will have game drives till around noon in Central Serengeti. Later depart for accommodation in Karatu, crossing Ngorongoro conservation area. Overnight at Crater rim Inn or similar.

Day 4 - Ngorongoro crater tour (5 hours) in the morning and afternoon transfer to Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, hyenas, Jackals, rhinos and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, giant vulture,and many more. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater and proceed to accommodation. Dinner and overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar.

Optional add-on tours this day: Crater rim hike for 3 hours ($45 per person) at Ngorongoro crater rim.

Day 5 - Transfer to Tarangire for game drives till afternoon. Transfer back to Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow) or similar

We start at around 8:00 AM from hotel and drive to Tarangire National park with packed lunch boxes. Tarangire gate will be about 1 hour drive away. Once we reach the park, we start game drives here. Tarangire National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. We will have a lunch break at a picnic scenic picnic spot. Post lunch, we will continue with game drives till afternoon or so and after the game drive, we will drive to accommodation to reach by around 6:00 PM. Dinner and overnight at Nsya Lodge (Safari Bungalow).

Day 6 - Lake Manyara Game drives and transfer to Arusha in late afternoon. End of tour

We start at around 8:30 AM from hotel after breakfast and drive to Manyara National park with packed lunch boxes. Manyara gate will be about 30 min drive away. Once we reach the park, we start game drives here. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till around 5:00 PM or so with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your hotel in Arusha to reach before 6:00 PM. End of tour.

Optional add-on tours this day: Hiking at Rift valley for 1.5 hours in morning ($25 per client), Canoeing at Lake Manyara for about 2.5 hours ($74 per person ). Hotel in Arusha can be arranged at extra cost.

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)

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

Meals

Day 1 (May 21, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (May 22, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (May 23, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 (May 24, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 (May 25, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 (May 26, 2025) - Breakfast & Lunch

Transfer Times

Day 1 (May 21, 2025) - Arusha to Central Serengeti takes about 7 to 7.5 hours (305 km)
Day 2 (May 22, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 3 (May 23, 2025) - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 4 (May 24, 2025) - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km)
Day 5 (May 25, 2025) - Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
Day 6 (May 26, 2025) - Lake Manyara to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 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.

• Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

• All Taxes and VAT.

• A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

• Meals as per itinerary.

• Concession/ Camping Fees.

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

• Daily game drives while on Safari.

Exclusions

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

• Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

• Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

• Tips (Tipping guidelines).

• Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

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

• International flights.