Safari

6 days: Mid-range safaris

Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
6 days of fantastic wildlife
  • You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
  • Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for an extra cost.
Itenerary

Day 1

Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport you will be met by a Godson Adventures Transfer Driver and transferred to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.

Main Destination: The town of Arusha

Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge

  • Mid-range lodge located in or near Arusha

Meals & Drinks:

  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park (Northern Serengeti)

Today you will travel to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience.

You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Northern Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park

Best Time to Visit June to February (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)

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp

  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park (Northern Serengeti)

Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive in search of the great wildebeest migration.

You will base yourself around the Mara River area where crocodiles prey and the wildebeest gather and wait to cross. For days, their numbers will increase and anticipation grows however, for no apparent reason, many will turn and wander away from the water’s edge. Eventually the wildebeest will choose a crossing point which varies from year to year and cannot be predicted.

Nowhere in the world is there a movement of animals as immense as the great wildebeest migration and to witness it is a once in a lifetime experience.

Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Mbugani Tented Camp

  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park (Northern & Central Serengeti)

Today you will enjoy another full day game drive as you travel between the Northern and Central Serengeti. Today you have the flexibility to create your own itinerary – spend another full day in the Northern Serengeti before driving to the Central Serengeti or enjoy a half day game drive in the North and a half day game drive in the Central – the choice is yours.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp

  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women & children & learn about the culture, beliefs & traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. You will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle & giant tusked elephants plus lions & leopards, cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals & wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time to Visit June to September (General 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)

Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge

  • Mid-range lodge

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Departure Day – Farewell Tanzania

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Upgrade Your Accommodation: This tour offers mid-range accommodation and upgrades to luxury properties are available.

Main Destination: The town of Arusha

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You’ll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).