Tour Features

This is the ideal itinerary if you want to see the largest herd movement of animals on the planet and go to the best national parks in Tanzania's north. This trip will concentrate on the western Serengeti. The great migration occurs from May to late June across the Grumeti River. Before coming face to face with predators waiting on the other side, the herds of wildebeests and zebras have to outwit the enormous Nile crocodiles and the swiftly moving water. A magnificent show. The wildebeest migration across the Mara River is a breathtaking event where thousands of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and gazelles, brave the crocodile-filled waters in search of greener pastures. This dramatic crossing, usually seen between July and October, is a powerful display of survival, instinct, and the raw beauty of the African wilderness.

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
Day 8
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlife4x4 SafariTailormadeGuided 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
3All Meals Included
4
Safari Haven Migration Camp
All Meals Included
6
Farm of Dreams Lodge
All Meals Included
7
Arusha Planet Lodge
All Meals Included
8
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 - Arrival in Arusha
    Your driver will meet you at the Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to the Arusha Planet Lodge in Arusha town, where you will stay. As you settle into your lodging, get ready to begin your safari in the morning. You'll have a chance to get a little briefing about your tour and every aspect of your package that is necessary.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day 2 - Tarangire National Park
    You will have an early breakfast and then head to Tarangire National Park for a game drive, carrying a packed lunch. The world's highest concentrations of elephants and bird species in breeding plumage can be found in this beautiful park. Wildlife is abundant in Tarangire National Park, particularly during the dry season. Large cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as the infrequently sighted Kudu, oryx, and gerenuk. Massive herds of gazelles, zebras, and wildebeests are drawn to the Tarangire River, where they are hunted by predators. You'll make your way to the lodge later in the afternoon to spend the night and have dinner.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 3 - Central Serengeti National Park
    You'll make your way to the well-known Serengeti National Park this morning. You will make a stop in a Maasai village along the way to learn more about this graceful warrior culture. After arriving in the Serengeti, you'll have a picnic for lunch before going on an amazing game drive. When you visit this region of the Serengeti between May and July, you can witness a significant shift—the great migration of wildebeests crossing the Grumeti River. The herds have to dodge the swift-moving water and crocodiles before coming up against the predators that are waiting on the other side. A magnificent show. You will spend the night in the Central Serengeti tented camp.

    Accommodation: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 4 - Northern Serengeti National Park
    You will get up early to leave your camp and spend the entire day traveling across the plains with the herds, taking in the sights and sounds of the great migration. Observing the annual migration of hoofed mammals in a clockwise circle, trailed by predators, is an amazing experience. The Serengeti is the best place to go if you want to see all five of the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo) in one park. You'll go back to the camp, where you will spend the night and dinner. The camp boasts amazing views of the Serengeti.

    Accommodation: Safari Haven Migration Camp

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
    On this day, you'll head toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Nearly 30.000 animals, including the Big Five, are housed there. Zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, baboons, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs, and the endangered black rhinos are all abundant in the crater. The crater appears almost surreal due to the stunning colors and moving clouds. The Ngorongoro Crater was selected as one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders due to its breathtaking natural beauty. You will make your way to Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and the night in the late afternoon.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 7 - Lake Manyara National Park then Arusha
    After breakfast, you will be met at your accommodation by your safari guide. You will then set out for Lake Manyara National Park. This relatively small but diverse park is so named for a shallow salt lake that covers a large area of the park's surface area. Flooding and drying with the seasons, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos with another 500 bird species represented in the park. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants, and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes —not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. After an extensive game drive through the park, you will head toward to Arusha Planet Lodge.

    Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

    Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day 8 - Arusha and Departure
    This will be your last day of your tour with us. After having breakfast/lunch you will be dropped off at the airport for your departure.

    Main Destination: Arusha

    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 23, 2025 - Apr 23, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
n/a*
2 people (1 room)
$2,850

*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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