Tour Features

This 7-day tour will take you around the best places in Tanzania, visiting sites such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Garden of Eden. Depending on the timing of your tour, you may get a chance to see the great annual migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River.

Mid-Range tourThis mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
Day 1
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlife4x4 SafariGuided Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Arusha Planet Lodge
Lunch & Dinner Included
2
Farm of Dreams Lodge
All Meals Included
3
Safari Haven
All Meals Included
4
Safari Haven Migration Camp
All Meals Included
5
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
All Meals Included
6
Arusha Planet Lodge
All Meals Included
7
Mid-Range Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Airport to Arusha for Dinner and Overnight Stay
    Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by a Meru Slopes driver and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at leisure. In the evening, you will attend the tour briefing in preparation for the upcoming safari. Your accommodation is on a full-board basis.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 2 - Arusha and Tarangire National Park
    We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00am and take you on a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will have a full-day game drive inside this park. Later we will transfer you to the Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay. Tarangire National Park is 115km from Arusha and covers an area of 2800km². Wild animals drink water from the Tarangire River, where the park's name originates. The park's major attractions are wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopard pythons, and various tree species, including the baobab tree.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - Serengeti National Park
    After breakfast, we will drive towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn. We will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a sight of unimaginable beauty. This crater was formed 3 million years ago with the explosion of a volcano. Then, we will continue traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti translates to endless plains in Mara, the native language of the Maasai people. We will arrive at the park around midday. The Serengeti is the largest in Tanzania, with diverse landscapes and habitats—grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. Depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals searching for food and water as they migrate through the area annually. After an extensive game drive, we will drive you to Safari Haven Serengeti Camp, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Safari Haven

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 4 - Serengeti National Park
    The entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is abundant wildlife habitat, such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. However, it is more well-known for its annual migration of herds of zebras and wildebeest. The rainfall determines the time of the year when the animals migrate and vary yearly. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. They return to the north during the extended rainy season from April to June. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, always lurking nearby. After an unforgettable day, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 5 - Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
    After breakfast, you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti National Park. You might spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) before embarking on your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves, offering an uninterrupted game-viewing experience. Arriving at the crater's edge, you will have a glimpse of what awaits you the following day—glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite number of animals. You will spend the night at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp with the orange glow of sunset surrounding you as you drift off to sleep.

    Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour then drive to Arusha
    The breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater's edge reward early risers! After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa and the most incredible ecosystems on Earth, formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano. It is 610m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25 000, the crater offers the best game-viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. You might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass with a bit of luck. After the game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, you will drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 7 - Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport
    Today is the final day of your 7-day Midrange tour Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. After breakfast, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport, or you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. The drop-off in Arusha will be either at the Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Apr 22, 2025 - Apr 22, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
n/a*
2 people (1 room)
$2,530

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Offered By

MERU SLOPES TOURS AND SAFARIS

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Offices In
Tanzania
Size
35
Member Of
Tanzania Tour Operator Association
Tour Types
Group Camping Safaris, Mid - Range & Luxury Safaris
Destinations
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1. Overview Based in Arusha, Tanzania, Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris Ltd. is a fully authorized and registered Tanzanian tour operator. Founded in July 2013, Geofrey E. Nassari, a proud Tanzanian, is the company’s co-owner and manager. Delivering exceptional and customized travel experiences is the specialty of Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris, which is acknowledged as the Best Safari Company in Tanzania. Offering a variety of safari and travel packages, including luxury safaris, low-cost safaris, Kilimanjaro trekking, and cultural tours, the company serves a wide range of customers. 2. Our Mission To offer outstanding, customized travel experiences that highlight Tanzania’s wildlife, natural beauty, and cultural legacy while encouraging eco-friendly travel and helping out the community. 3. Our Vision To be a top Tanzanian tour operator known throughout the world for our dedication to providing our customers with inspiring, enriching, and sustainable travel experiences. 4. Our Services Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris, we specialize in: Safari Experiences: Traditional driving safaris to all of Tanzania’s iconic national parks, providing unforgettable wildlife encounters. Mountain Climbing Expeditions: Guided climbs of Tanzania’s renowned peaks, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Trekking and Walking Safaris: Immersive explorations of Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes. Beach Holidays: Relaxing getaways to pristine beaches along the Tanzanian coast and Zanzibar. Cultural Safaris: Authentic cultural experiences with local communities, including opportunities to engage in village life and learn about traditional Tanzanian customs. 5. Travel Solutions That Can Be Customized We take great satisfaction in designing customized travel experiences that cater to each customer’s particular requirements and tastes. As the Best Safari Company in Tanzania, we ensure that whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path cultural experience, a luxury lodge safari, or an affordable camping trip, every detail is carefully planned. Additionally, we handle hotel reservations and arrange seamless air and land domestic transfers to guarantee a smooth and hassle-free journey from start to finish. 6. Commitment to Sustainability and Local Communities Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris as a Best Safari Company in Tanzania is deeply committed to supporting local communities and promoting sustainable tourism. Through initiatives like Cultural Tourism Programmes, we aim to: Provide visitors with an authentic experience of Tanzanian culture and natural beauty. Offer local communities' opportunities to benefit directly from tourism. Challenge stereotypes and foster a deeper understanding of African life and traditions. Help preserve indigenous cultures and ensure their survival for future generations. Dedication to Sustainability and Local Affairs Promoting sustainable tourism and helping local people are two things that Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris is steadfastly dedicated to. Our goals with programs like Cultural Tourism Programs are to: Authentically introduce tourists to Tanzanian culture and the country’s breathtaking scenery. Provide possibilities for local communities to gain direct benefits from tourism. Promote a better knowledge of African culture and customs while dispelling prejudices. Ensure the survival of indigenous cultures for future generations by aiding in their preservation. 7. Strategic Partners we proudly partner with renowned platforms like Tripaneer, TripAdvisor, Safari Booking, TATO, and TourRadar, solidifying our position as the Best Safari Company in Tanzania. These collaborations not only extend our reach but also ensure that our guests receive the highest quality service, trust, and convenience. By working with these industry leaders, we guarantee that our tours meet the highest standards, offering an exceptional travel experience backed by credibility and professionalism in the tourism sector.

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