In this tour we will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Tarangire (2 nights), Lake Manyara (1 night), Lake Natron (2 nights), Central Serengeti (3 nights), Western Serengeti (2 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Lake Eyasi (1 night). 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 Western Serengeti region from May to June. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between May and June months only.
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - (May 27, 2024) Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
Day 2 - (May 28, 2024) Tarangire full day game drives
Day 3 - (May 29, 2024) Transfer to Lake Manyara for game drives
Day 4 - (May 30, 2024) Transfer to Lake Natron (Bird Watching/ Flamingo Walk)
Day 5 - (May 31, 2024) Lake Natron - Ngare Sero gorge hike to waterfalls (full day or half day)
Day 6 - (Jun 01, 2024) Lake Natron to Central Serengeti tranfer with enroute game drives in Serengeti
Day 7 - (Jun 02, 2024) Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 8 - (Jun 03, 2024) Central Serengeti full day game drives
Day 9 - (Jun 04, 2024) Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Western Serengeti for afternoon game drives
Day 10 - (Jun 05, 2024) Western Serengeti - full day game drives
Day 11 - (Jun 06, 2024) Morning game drives in Western Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
Day 12 - (Jun 07, 2024) Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Lake Eyasi
Day 13 - (Jun 08, 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.
Basic Camping Packages
Below are packages with basic camping for your private tour, starting on May 27, 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 ($3,506 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2024 at Tarangire Campsite (Inside park), Tarangire (Within the Park)
- May 28, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Migombani Campsite, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Africa Safari Lake Natron Campsite, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Seronera Campsite, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Ndabaka Campsite, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Ngorongoro Campsite, NCA, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Lake Eyasi Ng'ula Safari Campsite, Lake Eyasi
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour,
starting on May 27, 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 ($4,758 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2024 at Burunge Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park)
- May 28, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Nsya Lodge & Camp - Standard Bungalow, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Lengai Safari Lodge, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Mbalageti Serengeti - Tented Chalet, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi
Option E2 ($5,028 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2024 at Burunge Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Outside the Park)
- May 28, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Safari Comfort, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Mbalageti Serengeti - Tented Chalet, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp, NCA, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, Lake Eyasi
Option E3 ($5,668 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 29, 2024 at Tarangire Safari Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- May 29, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Manyara Best View Lodge - Silver Room, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Luxury Glamping, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Kirimu Camp, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Lahia Tented Lodge, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp, Lake Eyasi
Option E4 ($6,746 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 29, 2024 at Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- May 29, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Asanja Grumeti Luxury Bush Camp, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Lemala Ngorongoro, NCA, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi
Option E5 ($9,024 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 29, 2024 at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- May 29, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Lake Manyara KIlimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Asanja Nyasarori Luxury Tented Camp, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - Premier Room with Forest Views, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi
Option E6 ($15,962 per person for safari with Land Cruiser)
- May 27, 2024 to May 28, 2024 at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- May 28, 2024 to May 29, 2024 at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge - Suite, Lake Manyara (Within the Park)
- May 29, 2024 to May 30, 2024 at Lake Manyara KIlimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- May 30, 2024 to Jun 01, 2024 at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- Jun 01, 2024 to Jun 04, 2024 at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti
- Jun 04, 2024 to Jun 06, 2024 at Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge - Suite, Western Serengeti
- Jun 06, 2024 to Jun 07, 2024 at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA
- Jun 07, 2024 to Jun 08, 2024 at Ziwani Lodge, Lake Eyasi
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.
Itinerary
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park)
Day 2 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 3 - Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
Day 4 - Lake Natron
Day 5 - Lake Natron
Day 6 - Central Serengeti
Day 7 - Central Serengeti
Day 8 - Central Serengeti
Day 9 - Western Serengeti
Day 10 - Western Serengeti
Day 11 - Karatu or NCA
Day 12 - Lake Eyasi
Maps
Meals
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
Day 3 - Tarangire to Lake Manyara takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (88 km)
Day 4 - Lake Manyara to Lake Natron takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (120 km)
Day 6 - Lake Natron to Central Serengeti takes about 5.5 to 6 hours
Day 9 - Central Serengeti to Western Serengeti takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (72 km)
Day 11 - Western Serengeti to NCA takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (223 km)
Day 12 - NCA to Lake Eyasi takes about 1 to 1.5 hour (50 km)
Day 13 - 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
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Concession/ Camping Fees.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
A professional driver/ guide.
4x4 Land Cruiser.
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Tips.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
In this tour we will cover the 4 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Tarangire (2 nights), Lake Manyara (1 night), Lake Natron (2 nights), Central Serengeti (3 nights), Western Serengeti (2 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Lake Eyasi (1 night). 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 Western Serengeti region from May to June. Hence, this tour is recommended for the tour date between May and June 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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