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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

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Start and end in Arusha
4.4 (11 reviews)
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  • Fully guided (in English)

    A tour leader is with you for the whole adventure.

  • Safari (medium intensity)

    Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arusha

    Arusha
    Start point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Ilboru Safari Lodge, Hotel reception, 16:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Forest Hill Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arusha town including local food and craft markets
    • Visit the natural history museum in Arusha
    • Group dinner (optional)
  3. Day 2

    Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

    Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Manyara Tortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
    Landmarks
    Lake Manyara National Park
    Great Rift Valley
  4. Day 3

    Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

    Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch in the courtyard of the Olduvai Gorge visitor centre), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Olduvai Gorge and museum with local guide
    • Entry to Serengeti National Park
    • Game drive through Serengeti en route to camp
    Landmarks
    Olduvai Gorge
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Naabi Hill Gate
    Serengeti National Park
  5. Day 4

    Serengeti National Park

    Serengeti National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch (timing and location dependent on wildlife movements)), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
  6. Day 5

    Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Late afternoon walking tour of the coffee plantation with a local villager
    Landmarks
    Naabi Hill Gate
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  7. Day 6

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
  8. Day 7

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional evening meal)
    Accommodation
    Camping (TarangireTortilis Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park
    Landmarks
    Tarangire National Park
  9. Day 8

    Tarangire to Arusha / Departure

    Tarangire to Arusha / Departure
    End point
    Arusha, Tanzania (Arusha Airport, Departures Hall, 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in Arusha)
    Landmarks
    Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

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4.4
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.2
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.0
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  • Amanda4.8•June 2025
    Highlights - the accommodation and variety of parks
    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Nicola4.7•September 2025
    Oooft. Too many! Amazing wildlife in each of the parks. A pride of lions in manyara at the end of day 1 with cubs...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Gary4.3•October 2025
    Up close and personal with so many animals and birds.
    Traveled in April 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Gavin4.7•June 2023
    All the game drives were memorable, those in Serengeti particularly so for the number and variety of animals...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Veronica4.7•November 2023
    Just being out there on an African Safari was a very special experience for those of us who had never done this...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Birthe4.7•March 2020
    Great tour
    Traveled in February 2020
  • Janet4.8•December 2019
    A well-thought out safari that has been refined over many years. My son took this Explore trip 11 years ago and...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Review collected by Explore!
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    Thanks for your review and feedback.
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  • KathyBiehn3.5•September 2019
    I think it was a good trip. I would advise others to shop around a little and see what else is out there though.
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your review.
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  • MikeERxley4.0•September 2019
    Starts slowly but soon becomes exciting
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your review. Glad you had a great trip!
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  • ChuckLawrence4.0•September 2019
    The trip was very nice, we saw lots of wildlife. Some of the places we stayed at were wonderful, others were not as...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your review.
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