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Serengeti Wildlife Experience

8 days
Start and end in Arusha
4.4
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arusha

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Arusha town including local food and craft markets
    • Visit the natural history museum in Arusha
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Arusha
  2. Day 2

    Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (At lodge with views over the floodplains), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Manyara Tortilis Camp), Camping (Manyara Tortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
    • Sundowner at lodge
    Landmarks
    Lake Manyara National Park
    Great Rift Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Packed lunch in the courtyard of Olduvai Gorge visitor centre), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp), Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Olduvai Gorge visitor centre and museum with local guide explanation
    • Game viewing drive through Serengeti National Park
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Olduvai Gorge
    Serengeti National Park
    Naabi Hill Gate
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  4. Day 4

    Serengeti National Park

    Meals
    Lunch (Packed lunch (timing and location depend on wildlife movements)), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp), Camping (Serengeti Tortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
    • Evening bonfire with local beer
    Landmarks
    Serengeti National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp), Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Optional Activities

    • Late afternoon walking tour of coffee plantation with local villager
    Landmarks
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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  6. Day 6

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp), Camping (NgorongoroTortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional evening meal)
    Accommodation
    Camping (TarangireTortilis Camp), Camping (TarangireTortilis Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    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
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    4.5
  • Guide
    4.6
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  • A
    June 12th, 2023
    4.7
    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
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  • A
    November 15th, 2023
    4.7
    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
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  • A
    March 1st, 2020
    4.7
    Great tour
    Traveled in February 2020
  • A
    December 23rd, 2019
    4.5
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    Traveled in October 2019
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  • A
    December 23rd, 2019
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    Traveled in October 2019
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  • A
    December 23rd, 2019
    4.8
    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
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  • K
    September 26th, 2019
    3.5
    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
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  • M
    September 19th, 2019
    4.0
    Starts slowly but soon becomes exciting
    Traveled in September 2019
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  • C
    September 17th, 2019
    4.0
    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
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    4.7
    Would have liked more time to appreciate and enjoy the venues at the accommodation.
    Traveled in February 2018
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    Thanks for your review and feedback. Glad you had a nice trip.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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