Serengeti safari can range widely in cost – depending on how many days, how many people, the level of luxury you’re looking for and many other factors.
DAY1: GAME DRIVE IN LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.
We depart from your lodge in Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and overnight at Nsya Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY2: GAME DRIVE IN NGORONGORO CRATER.
We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park; this means that the whole area is managed for both the animals and the local Masai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive-in Ngorongoro, we have a chance to glimpse something of the Masai way of life. After stopping at the entrance gate, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape, we will drive around the rim of the Crater itself, and from here we can look down and see the herd of wildebeest or buffalos. Finally, we descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhino and leopard (if you are lucky). The only animal you won’t see in here is a giraffe, whose long legs are unable to cope with the steeps sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we travel back to our special lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY3: GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
We proceed to Olduvai Gorge, known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’. It was here, in the Great Rift Valley, that the remains of early hominids dating back 2 million years were uncovered. Afterwards, we visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world – Serengeti National Park. The word ‘Serengeti’ means ‘endless plains’, which describes the park’s 5,600 square mile boundary. Yet for its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game-viewing. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY4: ANOTHER FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
We embark on an encore game drive in the expansive Serengeti National Park. An optional hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti can be added for $500 per person. The Serengeti boasts one of the most varied collections of wildlife on the planet. Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration which brings them from central Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle. Even during the ‘down-time’, vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo, as the lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals stalk their meals.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY5: GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI VIA NGORONGORO TARANGIRE.
Today you’ll experience the culture and traditions of the local Maasai on the way from Serengeti to Tarangire National Park. Your local guide will show you a Maasai Boma and explain the way on how Maasai lives in the conservation area; after a short visit in the Maasai boma, we will drive straight to Tarangire National Park.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY6: GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK.
After breakfast, we depart from your lodge and proceed to Tarangire National Park. This is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. We stay and overnight inside the park at Tarangire Safari Lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge: Bed, dinner, breakfast and lunch.
DAY7: GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE VIA ARUSHA TO THE AIRPORT.
We begin early before the sun rises at 6:00 am this morning. We will view animals from 6:00 am until 8:30 am, which is considered prime viewing time. At 8:30 am we will return to Tarangire Safari Lodge to have breakfast and check out. After breakfast, we continue with our game viewing until we head back to Arusha. The viewing time will depend upon the time of your departure flight. We can drop you off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
SAFARI INCLUDES:
Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
Private safari guide
Maasai Experience tour
Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
All National Park fees
Ngorongoro Crater fees
All meals while on safari
Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
SAFARI EXCLUDES:
Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
Meals not listed above
Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
Tips and any items of personal nature.
Arusha, Tanzania
We are the premier outfitter for climbing Kilimanjaro; the company is operated by Tanzanian professional and experienced Mountain guides.
You are probably considering climbing Kilimanjaro with us. We know you have many choices, so I would like to take this opportunity to explain how we have evolved into a company that truly rivals the industry’s highest performing Kilimanjaro and safari operator.
We offer tailored made safaris, Wildebeest Migration Safaris, Budget Camping Safaris, Luxury lodge Safaris and Beach holidays in Zanzibar.
We include the best Tanzania National Parks as listed here.
Northern Circuit:
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
Serengeti National Park.
Arusha National park.
Mkomazi National Park.
Lake Manyara National Park.
Tarangire National Park.
Western Circuit.
Buringi National Park.
Rumbondo Island National Park.
Gombe Stream National Park.
Mahale National Park.
Katavi National Park.
Eastern Circuit:
Saadani National Park.
Southern Circuit:
Mikumi National Park.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
Ruaha National Park.
Kitulo National Park.
Other Circuits:
Ngorongoro Crater.
Selous Game Reserve.
Zanzibar Island.
We are committed to providing a detailed safety briefing to all trekkers prior to the trek.
Ensuring that all guides are Wilderness First Responder Certified (WFR), are licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park, have significant experience climbing Kilimanjaro and speak English fluently.
Carrying all necessary safety and precautionary equipment including pulse oximeters, emergency oxygen and first aid kits.