Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mid-range safari · Fly-in

4-Day Fly in Magic Experience Safari

Four days with flights between the parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Land of Nature Camp and Farm of Dreams Lodge.

  • 4 days
  • Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire
  • Park fees included

From$2,250per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length4 days · 3 nights
  • GroupPrivate, by air
  • StayLodges and tented camps
  • Getting aroundLight aircraft and game drives
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsJul – Sep
  1. StartArusha
  2. Serengeti
  3. Ngorongoro Crater
  4. Tarangire
  5. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Serengeti
  3. 3Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 4Tarangire
  5. 5End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Zanzibar Day 1 · Serengeti · ZanzibarZanzibar to Serengeti National Park On arrival at the Seronera Airstrip, our driver will pick you up to start your adventure in the famous Serengeti National Park, also known as…Lunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

    On arrival at the Seronera Airstrip, our driver will pick you up to start your adventure in the famous Serengeti National Park, also known as "the endless plain”. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the Big Five; lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti —just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of safari, you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and an overnight stay at Matawi Luxury Tented Lodge.

    TonightLand of Nature CampLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
  2. Day2Serengeti Day 2 · SerengetiSerengeti National Park After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes scuffling around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite kopjes. Wide varieties of dung beetle can be found, and around 500 bird species have been recorded —ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening, you'll drive to the camp for evening leisure and an overnight stay in Matawi Luxury Tented Lodge.

    TonightLand of Nature CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
  3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti to Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast, you will start a game drive transfer from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend 600 meters into this…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Farm of Dreams Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, you will start a game drive transfer from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You'll descend 600 meters into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most densely populated wildlife areas, home to about 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos. With year-round water and fodder, the crater supports diverse animals like wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. This picturesque park also boasts a dense predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards that often require a trained eye to spot.

    TonightFarm of Dreams LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
  4. Day4Tarangire Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater · TarangireTarangire National Park to Arusha After breakfast, you will head to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), Non-alcoholic drinks Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, you will head to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend 600m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most densely crowded African wildlife areas. It is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a wide variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another big drawcard to this picturesque national park is its dense predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

  • Nights 1–2

    Mid-range lodge · Zanzibar

    Land of Nature Camp

    En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    2 nights · or similar
    Ask about it
  • Night 3

    Mid-range lodge · Serengeti

    Farm of Dreams Lodge

    En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it

Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation1 person2 people3 people4 people5 people6 peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodgesOn request$2,250$2,148$2,045$1,848$1,744Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

In pictures

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Good to know

Questions about this safari

Is this safari private?

Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 7 people. Larger groups: ask us.

When can it start, and can we change it?

It can start on any day that suits you, and we can change the lodges, the order of the parks or the number of nights.

Can children come?

Yes, from age 3. Children under 13 pay less.

Can I book it on my own?

Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, from and back to the airport.

Are the flights included?

Yes. The price includes a fixed budget for the flights in the itinerary; if the airline charges more for your dates, your quote shows it.

Is this safari private?

Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.

Can we choose the lodges?

Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.

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Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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