Immerse yourself in the beauty of the African bush on a 4-day midrange safari built around one of nature’s greatest spectacles. You’ll have the chance to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) while following the Great Migration around the Mara River, where vast herds of wildebeest and zebra gather and, in the right season, brave the crocodile-filled waters in dramatic crossings. The safari is organized by a trusted tour operator based in Arusha, so every detail is handled by people who know the northern parks well. Your comfort is covered with full-board accommodation throughout the trip, an experienced and professional English-speaking guide, and a private 4×4 jeep for flexible, unhurried game viewing. Mineral water and snacks are provided along the way, and power sockets in your vehicle let you keep cameras and phones charged so you never miss a shot.
The Big Five species list and the crocodile detail are my additions, and the phrase about power sockets being in the vehicle is my assumption, so adjust those to match your actual offering.
Life on Safari
Today, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred directly to the central area of Serengeti National Park, where you will have the opportunity to explore its endless plains. We will carry packed lunches to eat during the day.
The Serengeti is a place where you can see a variety of wildlife, including predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, as well as herbivores like wildebeests. It is one of Africa’s principal attractions and offers the chance to see the Big Five: lions, buffaloes, rhinos, leopards, and elephants. The park is globally famous and draws many visitors, particularly for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration in Northern Serengeti.
Activities for the day include a wildlife game drive. Your accommodations will be at the Tented Lodge.
Safari Season Overview – Central Serengeti National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife gathers along the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, you will depart early in the morning and transfer to the northern part of the Serengeti, specifically the Kogatende-Masai Mara region. You will enjoy an overnight stay here, and packed lunch boxes will be provided for the journey. You will spend two days in this area to enhance your experience and enjoyment.
From early July to early October, this region is a prime location for observing wildlife such as wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they migrate from Kogatende to the Masai Mara, crossing the Mara River. This spectacle is particularly fascinating as large numbers of wildebeests move together, often encountering predators like crocodiles, which lie in wait, trying to capture them for food.
Activities for the day include a wildlife game drive. Your accommodations will be at the tented lodge.
Safari Season Overview – Northern Serengeti National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, you will proceed with a wildlife game drive in the northern Serengeti, focusing on the migration of wildebeests and zebras as they cross the Mara River. Today will be a day trip, culminating in an overnight stay in the central Serengeti.
From early July to early October, this region is a prime location for observing wildlife such as wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes as they migrate from Kogatende to the Masai Mara, crossing the Mara River. This spectacle is particularly fascinating as large numbers of wildebeests move together, often encountering predators like crocodiles, which lie in wait, trying to capture them for food.
Activities for the day include a wildlife game drive. Your accommodations will be at the camp.
Safari Season Overview – Northern Serengeti National Park
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Misako Serengeti Camp – Mid-range lodge (Karatu area)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
On this day, you will transfer from the accommodation you stayed into the Ngorongoro Crater after a hearty breakfast.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa, was formed about three million years ago. It is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. With a dense animal population of approximately 25,000 ungulates, the crater offers the best wildlife viewing in all of Tanzania. Within minutes, you can see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species present.
With a bit of luck, you might even spot endangered black rhinos grazing in the grass. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or the airport.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro Crater
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (easier wildlife spotting) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Price Per Person (From July – October)
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- A professional driver/guide
- All Taxes/VAT
- Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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