Tour Features

You've been dreaming of your Tanzanian safari for so long and the day when it begins has finally arrived. We'll greet you, give you a quick rundown on what happens next and answer your questions. Then we'll take you out to discover what this incredible country has to offer. Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage. Whether you’re on your way out on safari or here for a little longer, you’ll catch a glimpse of streets filled with energy and color.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping 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: Normal 4x4.

Route & Activities

Tanzania

Tanzania flag
Start Point
Arusha
Day 01
Day 08
End Point
Arusha

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBird Watching

Accommodation & Meals

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

Day Accommodation Meals
01
MERU VIEW LODGE
Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
02
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
03Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
04-05
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
06Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
07
Manyara's Secret
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
08
Budget 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 01 - arrival

    Morning

    • Today you arrive, welcome!

    • Transfer by Road, Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

    Any time

    • Relaxation, Arusha

    Main Destination: Arusha

    Accommodation: MERU VIEW LODGE

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 02 - game drive in tarangire

    Early Morning

    • Transfer by Road, Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Morning & Afternoon

    Explore fantastic Tarangire on a guided game drive

    that will take you out among the baobab trees to look

    for lions, elephants and more.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Tarangire National Park, where

    you get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

    Rest of Day

    Come and see the best of Tarangire National Park as

    we take you out on a guided game drive. It really is a

    terrific way to feel a part of Africa with the wind in

    your hair as we drive you around to look for animals.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

    Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 03 - game drive in serengeti national park

    Early Morning

    Transfer by Road, Tarangire Safari Lodge via

    Ngorongoro conservation area to Serengeti National

    Park

    Morning

    • Briefing, Ngorongoro view point

    Morning & Afternoon

    A guided game drive through Serengeti National

    Park is one of the best safari experiences you can

    have anywhere in Africa. Apart from the signature

    savannah grasslands and the park's amazing wildlife,

    your guide will show you all that's good about the

    Serengeti.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Serengeti National Park, where

    you get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

    After lunch

    You'll be joining us in Serengeti National Park for a

    guided game drive. It's a fantastic opportunity to see

    some of the animals you came so far to see.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 04 - game drive in Northern Serengeti National Park

    Early Morning

    Keep an eye out for wildlife early this morning as our

    transfer to the next part of your safari doubles as a

    game drive.

    Morning

    View the great migration, Northern Serengeti

    National Park

    Morning & Afternoon

    Get out and explore the Northern Serengeti in a

    safari vehicle with an expert guide on your guided

    game drive. It's a chance to enjoy (and learn about)

    the area's amazing wildlife and beautiful landscapes.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Northern Serengeti National

    Park, where you get to eat great food while

    surrounded by nature.

    Late afternoon

    • Sunset moment, Northern Serengeti National Park

    Meal Plan – Day 4

    • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 05 - game drive in Northern Serengeti National Park

    Early Morning

    • Sunrise moment, Northern Serengeti National Park

    Morning

    View the great migration, Northern Serengeti

    National Park

    Morning & Afternoon

    Go looking for wildlife on a guided game drive in the

    beautiful Northern Serengeti. You never know what

    you might see, but that's all part of the excitement.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Northern Serengeti National

    Park, where you get to eat great food while

    surrounded by nature.

    Late afternoon

    • Sunset moment, Northern Serengeti National Park

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

    Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 06 - game drive in Serengeti National Park

    Early Morning

    Your early morning game drive is a wonderful

    opportunity for you to see the Serengeti at its best. In

    the golden morning light, you'll look for animals at the

    ideal time of day: this is when they're most active and

    easiest to find and see.

    Morning & Afternoon

    Come and see the best of Serengeti National Park as

    we take you out on a guided game drive. It really is a

    terrific way to feel a part of Africa with the wind in

    your hair as we drive you around to look for animals.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Serengeti National Park, where

    you get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

    After lunch

    Come with us as we take you to your next destination,

    but we'll also go looking for wildlife along the way.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

    Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 07 - game drive in Ngorongoro

    Early Morning

    Transfer by Road, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

    to Ngorongoro Crater

    Morning

    • Big five show, Ngorongoro Crater

    Morning & Afternoon

    You're in for one of the best safari experiences you

    can have on your guided game drive through

    Ngorongoro Crater. As you explore the crater floor,

    your guide will help you look for lions, black rhinos,

    spotted hyenas and so much more.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Ngorongoro Crater, where you

    get to eat great food while surrounded by nature.

    Rest of Day

    You'll spend the best part of a day exploring

    Ngorongoro Crater on your guided game drive.

    There's always lots of wildlife to see, and this could

    include lions, hyenas and black rhinos.

    Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

    Accommodation: Manyara's Secret

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks

  • Day 08 - Lake Manyara National Park

    Early Morning

    Transfer by Road, Manyara's Secret to Lake

    Manyara National Park

    Morning

    • Birdwatching, Lake Manyara National Park

    Morning & Afternoon

    Join us for a guided game drive through the forests in

    Lake Manyara, where sightings of the park's

    elephants and tree-climbing lions are the main prize.

    Around Lunchtime

    Join us for a picnic in Lake Manyara National Park,

    where you get to eat great food while surrounded by

    nature.

    After lunch

    Transfer by Road, Lake Manyara National Park to

    Arusha

    Any time

    • It is departure time.

    Meal Plan – Day 8

    • Breakfast & Lunch

    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

Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 22, 2027

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$2,500
2 people (1 room)
$2,000
3 people (2 rooms)
$1,800
4 people (2 rooms)
$1,600
5+ people

*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.

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https://www.mashokatours.com.

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Big five safari
Destinations
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