This is a 5-day group tour. This tour takes you around the famous north circuit parks Serengeti is famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside over 250000 zebras. The Ngorongoro Crater is the highlighted park with its beautiful landscapes. It is easier to see animals as it is a crater floor. Then go to Tarangire, which is like a smaller Serengeti but famous for the many numbers of elephants. Lastly, visit Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions though they are rarely seen.
Life on Safari
After breakfast, your safari begins with a short stop in Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before heading into the wilderness.
You will then proceed to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees. The park forms part of a major seasonal migration route supporting up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeests, and 30,000 zebras.
In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Tarangire area)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park (approximately 6 hours including stops), passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for about 20 minutes to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be arranged (USD 10–20 entry fee). Here, you will learn about their traditional lifestyle and cultural heritage.
Arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the Seronera region until sunset, with chances to witness predators in action.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Inside Serengeti National Park)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, maximizing wildlife sightings.
Later, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route game viewing as you exit the park. Continue toward Simba Campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim (approximately 2-hour drive).
Arrive in the evening and settle in for dinner and overnight stay. Wildlife sightings are also possible around the campsite.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro rim) – Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems.
The crater floor offers excellent chances to spot the endangered black rhino, along with elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and numerous other species. Wildlife is highly concentrated, making sightings frequent and rewarding.
After lunch, continue with game viewing before ascending the crater and driving to Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara for overnight camping.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Budget camping (Ngorongoro area)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos, and its rare tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy a game drive through varied habitats where you may encounter elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, monkeys, and numerous bird species. Visit the Hippo Pool and hot springs while exploring the park.
After your safari experience, drive back to Arusha where you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your journey.
Safari Season Overview – Lake Manyara
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips all around the year
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- All camping equipment
- 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, driver & cook
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )
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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