Tanzania Safari This includes visiting the endless plains of Serengeti Park where you will be able to see all the big five and enjoy a hot balloon ride, You will also visit Tarangire National Park which is famous for a huge population of elephants and also the Ngorongoro Crater which is locally known as the garden of animals where there is a big chance to spot the big five in one day .
Life on Safari
Pick-up will be at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, you will depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive.
Tarangire, Tanzania’s third-largest national park, is famous for its iconic baobab trees that dominate the landscape and dwarf the wildlife beneath them. The park is centered around the Tarangire River, which attracts some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, especially during the dry season.
You may also encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, elands, oryx, and lesser kudu as you explore the park.
In the late afternoon, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire NP)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through vast open grasslands and scenic landscapes. The Serengeti is widely regarded as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.
You will enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains, where you may see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and lions resting or hunting. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the game drive.
In the evening, you will arrive at your camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by breathtaking sunset views.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February & June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Matawi Serengeti Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast at around 8:00 AM, you will head out for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera area, which is one of the richest wildlife habitats in Africa.
This region is famous for its large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and resident wildlife that remain active throughout the year. The Seronera River attracts a wide variety of animals, making it an excellent area for game viewing.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive until around 5:00 PM. Later, you will return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Matawi Serengeti Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
After an early breakfast, you may optionally enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari (at extra cost), followed by a morning game drive.
You will then explore the eastern and central Serengeti, where you may encounter cheetahs, lions on kopjes, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife in a quieter, less crowded safari zone.
After lunch or a packed picnic, you will exit Serengeti with a final en-route game drive and proceed toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February & June–October |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October |
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge – Mid-range lodge (Karatu town)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. The crater floor supports wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and more than 500 bird species, including flamingos.
You will also visit the hippo pool area at Engutok Tok for a short walking experience and rest stop facilities before continuing your safari.
In the afternoon, you will ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by around 6:00 PM, marking the end of your safari.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| 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)
All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- 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
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
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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