Mid-range Safari To Northern Serengeti

You'll be collected from the airport.

Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

We will arrange for our driver to pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. You will stay overnight at Javas Hotel Encore in Arusha city, where you can relax and prepare for the adventures ahead.

Arusha, also known as 'A' town by the locals, is located at the base of Mount Meru, Africa's fifth-highest mountain. The city's high altitude provides a pleasant climate and lush green environment. While some visitors may not consider Arusha particularly attractive, it is a necessary stopover before embarking on this safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Jevas Hotel Encore

Budget hotel located in Arusha (City

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinks not included

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours away. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river, and giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest are often seen. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by various predators, including the king of the jungle, Simba, and its cousin, the leopard. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife, and later drive to Suricata Boma Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit

July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season

June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather

June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, we will continue our journey towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn. We will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to view the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Then, we will travel to the Serengeti National Park, which we should reach by midday.

The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, covering an astounding 15,000km² (5,800mi²) with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. This is where the great migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes occurs. Depending on the season of your visit, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals searching for food and water as they migrate through the area.

After an extensive game drive, we will head to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and overnight stay at the Land of Nature Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit

January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season

July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather

June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

Accommodation:

Land of Nature Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Parking

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

On this day, you will wake up early and have a full breakfast. Afterward, you will embark on a game drive inside Serengeti. Our driver will take you to key areas in Serengeti, ensuring you have a full day to explore. We will make sure that you have the opportunity to witness the wildebeest migration during your tour with us.

The great migration varies yearly, with the best chance of seeing it from June to September. The wildebeest calving occurs from January to March. From July to September, our driver will take you to northern Serengeti, where you can witness the great wildebeest migration crossing the Mara River. Throughout the year, a million and a half of these majestic animals travel in search of fresh grazing pastures and follow the rainfall for better water sources.

After a full day of game driving, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at the Safari Haven Migration Camp.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Continuing the game drive from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti, the landscape transitions from rolling hills and riverbanks to vast open plains. You’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Central Serengeti, known for its abundant wildlife, is home to buffalo, elephants, and giraffes. The area’s river systems attract hippos and crocodiles, providing a perfect setting for spotting the Big Five and diverse wildlife in action.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Misako Serengeti Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After an early breakfast, we will embark on a game drive south of Serengeti towards Seronera, where we can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, and elephants, as well as the rich birdlife in the area. The Seronera region is also famous for its rolling plains and the Seronera River, which attracts a diverse range of animals, especially during the dry season.

In the late afternoon, we will exit the Serengeti and head to Farm of Dream Lodge, located in Karatu. On our way, we will pass through scenic landscapes, including the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where we may spot grazing herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. The drive to Karatu takes approximately 3 hours.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

After breakfast, our safari guide will meet us at our accommodation, and we will then head out for Lake Manyara National Park. This park is relatively small but diverse, named after a shallow salt lake covering a large surface area. The soda lake is home to thousands of flamingoes and 500 other bird species. During our exploration of the park, we will have the opportunity to see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, elephants, and, if we are lucky, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, including open grassy plains, primate-filled woodlands, and baobab-dotted cliffs.

Following an extensive game drive through the park, we will head toward Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit

June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season

Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather

June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

fter breakfast, we will visit the Materuni Waterfalls for a short two-hour hike. Enjoy the lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and stunning waterfalls.

Afterward, we will head to a local coffee processing farm for lunch before making our way to the airport.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)