WILDLIFE SAFARI
Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
8 DAYS · 7 NIGHTS SAFARI EXPERIENCE
This classic African safari introduces you to East Africa's finest wildlife spectacle — the Great Migration — with two full days of game drives in the Serengeti, Africa's most celebrated national park. Add a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, and you have the makings of a lifetime experience.
ARRIVAL
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
DEPARTURE
Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
STYLE
Wildlife Safari
ROOMING
Double Occupancy
Trip Overview
This trip gives you the chance to see a remarkable range of wildlife, alongside striking scenery and shifting terrain — open plains, highland forest, and volcanic crater floor. Enjoy two full days of game viewing in the Serengeti, with a choice of mid-range or luxury accommodation throughout.
Trip At A Glance
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Day 1
Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) → Arusha
2
Day 2
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
3
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
4
Day 4
Serengeti National Park — Full Day
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Day 5
Serengeti National Park — Full Day
6
Day 6
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands
7
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
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Day 8
Departure via Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Welcome to Tanzania Thank you for choosing us. Make yourself at home and enjoy your trip through Africa with us. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, about 50-minute drive from the airport. Your safari guide will meet you there to walk through the plan ahead. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Maasai Land Safari Lodge LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Mount Meru Hotel MEALS PROVIDEDBed & BreakfastDAY 2Arusha → Tarangire National Park
In the morning, we'll collect you from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge baobab trees and large herds of elephant. Its open landscape makes it a beautiful, distinctive place, where up to 300 elephants can be found searching for underground water in the dry riverbeds.You may also spot migrating wildebeest, zebra and buffalo gathered around the shrinking lagoons. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Marera Valley Lodge LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerDAY 3Serengeti National Park
Today you drive to one of the most famous game parks in Africa — the Serengeti. It hosts one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth: the migration of over one million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle moving between the Mara River and the Ngorongoro Highlands in search of fresh grass and water.Other popular residents include the Big Five — elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino — alongside cheetah, wild dog, jackal and hyena. The Serengeti is also home to over 350 bird species, both migratory and resident. Enjoy an unforgettable game drive, and in the evening take a shower before dinner and overnight. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerDAY 4Serengeti National Park — Full Day
Wake up for a full day of game drives across the Serengeti plains, with a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic spots. Or, if you prefer, head out early and return to the lodge for breakfast, resting until the afternoon for a sunset game drive. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerDAY 5Serengeti National Park — Full Day
Another full day immersed in the Serengeti's plains and wildlife. Choose an early-morning game drive followed by rest at the lodge, or a leisurely start with an afternoon sunset drive — either way, expect exceptional game viewing as the migration herds move through the ecosystem. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast, Lunch & DinnerDAY 6Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands
After a beautiful Serengeti sunrise, depart early for a morning game drive. After brunch, drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater — with the option to stop at Olduvai Gorge, home of our earliest ancestors and one of East Africa's most famous historic sites.Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you'll spend the night on the crater rim with a rewarding view over the crater floor below. Enjoy the view before dinner and overnight. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner OPTIONAL ACTIVITYOne-hour hot air balloon ride over the SerengetiDAY 7Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Rise early to descend the 600m crater walls to the floor and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the continent's most beautiful, unique places. This diverse habitat is a haven for wildlife, with a high chance of spotting the endangered black rhino alongside the rest of the Big Five.Enjoy a game drive and lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site, then depart for Arusha in the late afternoon. MID-RANGE PACKAGEOvernight stay at Maasai Land Safari Lodge LUXURY PACKAGEOvernight stay at Mount Meru Hotel MEALS PROVIDEDBreakfast & LunchDAY 8Departure
Today you'll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
What's Included / What's Not Included
What's Included
- ✓ All park fees and emergency evacuation insurance
- ✓ English-speaking guide
- ✓ Unlimited mileage in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof, 6 window seats, power outlets and a fridge
- ✓ All meals as listed (vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free available on request)
- ✓ Camping gear — tent, mattress and sleeping bag
- ✓ Drinking water, a thermos of hot tea or coffee, and 24-hour phone support from our office
- ✓ A guidebook to local birds and animals, plus a pair of binoculars
- ✓ Airport transfers and government taxes
What's Not Included
- ✗ Personal items (camera, visa fees, medical/travel insurance)
- ✗ Alcoholic drinks
- ✗ Hotel stays before or after the tour (bookable on request)
- ✗ Guide and cook tips — typically ~$15/day for the cook and ~$20–25/day for the guide
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Optional activities such as the hot air balloon ride
What To Bring
An extra pair of binoculars, a camera, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Bring warm clothing for the cold early mornings at Ngorongoro Crater, and light, comfortable clothes for the warmer parts of the day.
