Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mid-range safari · Joining or private

6 Day Safari with Night Game Drive

Starts with a night drive near Tarangire, when leopards, genets and bushbabies are about.

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

From$2,800per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length6 days · 5 nights
  • GroupJoining or private
  • StayLodges and tented camps
  • Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsJul – Sep
  1. StartArusha
  2. Tarangire
  3. Serengeti
  4. Ngorongoro Crater
  5. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

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

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Tarangire Day 1 · TarangireArusha to Tarangire ( night game drive ) After arriving in the park, the night game drive will begin around 19:30 you will meet your guide at the gate of your selected accommodation and you…Ang’ata Tarangire Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After arriving in the park, the night game drive will begin around 19:30 you will meet your guide at the gate of your selected accommodation and you will have a short briefing on what to do and not do during the night game drive. A new world of nocturnal animal species awaits you on an exclusive night game drive excursion within the Tarangire National Park, as this area is considered an ideal location for this activity. You will then drive into the night within the vast Tarangire Park to see the animals, some of which are rare and inactive during the daytime. Leopards will be easily spotted and other animals, including Lions, wandering elephants, antelopes, porcupines and Genet. Dinner will not be provided during night game drives so guests must have an early dinner.

    TonightAng’ata Tarangire Camp
  2. Day2Tarangire Day 2 · TarangireTarangire National Park After breakfast, at the Lodge/Hotel and then depart for a game drive to Tarangire National Park. This is a beautiful park filled with baobabs and…Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, at the Lodge/Hotel and then depart for a game drive to Tarangire National Park. This is a beautiful park filled with baobabs and acacias with a large variety of games such as Zebras, elephants, giraffes and waterbucks the animals enjoy the water coming from the Tarangire River. The animals best viewed during this time of the year include Elephant herds, common elands, lesser kudu, leopards, lions and cheetah. The birdlife is varied and plentiful. Later game drive is done on this day, after a day of the game drive the guide will drive to the lodge/hotel for Dinner and overnight.

    TonightSuricata Boma Lodge
  3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · SerengetiSerengeti National Park After breakfast in the morning, you will start a road transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park. after arriving in Serengeti we can spend time…Matawi Serengeti Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast in the morning, you will start a road transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park. after arriving in Serengeti we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles. Discover Serengeti National Park, famous for its abundance of animals. It is a world heritage full of wildlife and is home to many birds, including lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, yellows, wild dogs, gazelles, and crocodiles. Then return to your lodge in the early evening for a sundowner, relaxation dinner and overnight.

    TonightMatawi Serengeti Camp
  4. Day4Serengeti Day 4 · SerengetiSerengeti National Park After breakfast, you will enjoy the amazing sunrise view in Serengeti and then continue to game drive in Serengeti National Park. On this day, our…Matawi Serengeti Camp Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, you will enjoy the amazing sunrise view in Serengeti and then continue to game drive in Serengeti National Park. On this day, our tour guide will take you to discover carnivores like big cats and hyenas. Learn about the park while driving and find out why the Maasai named it Serengeti, meaning “Endless Plains. Then you will have lunch and dinner overnight in your lodge.

    TonightMatawi Serengeti Camp
  5. Day5Serengeti Day 5 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti to Ngorongoro After breakfast and a relaxing morning in your lodge you will proceed with your game drives and on this day you will have an opportunity to witness a…Farm of Dreams Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast and a relaxing morning in your lodge you will proceed with your game drives and on this day you will have an opportunity to witness a few wonders of Serengeti before heading to your lodge, also visit the hippo pools and then have a road transfer to the nice mid-range lodge near Karatu.

    TonightFarm of Dreams Lodge
  6. Day6Ngorongoro Crater Day 6 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater You will enjoy your breakfast at the lodge and then have a road transfer with a packed lunch from Karatu to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The… Read the full dayShow less

    You will enjoy your breakfast at the lodge and then have a road transfer with a packed lunch from Karatu to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro Crater is inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. It contains a river, several swamps, a lake, a forest and open plains. Also in the Crater, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool site to enjoy the game and vegetation in the unbroken caldera home. There are said to be over 30,000 animals living in the area that is naturally enclosed by the slopes of an old volcano. In the afternoon, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Arusha or Airport.

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

  • Night 1

    Mid-range lodge · Tarangire

    Ang’ata Tarangire Camp

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

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it
  • Night 2

    Mid-range lodge · Tarangire

    Suricata Boma Lodge

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

    1 night · or similar
    Ask about it
  • Nights 3–4

    Mid-range lodge · Serengeti

    Matawi Serengeti Camp

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

    2 nights · or similar
    Ask about it
  • Night 5

    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
Accommodation2 people3–4 people5 people6+ peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodges$2,800$2,600$2,400$2,350Get quote
Luxury lodges$4,000$3,850$3,500$3,200Get 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

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

Not included

  • Tips for guides, cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

In pictures

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Good to know

Questions about this safari

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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