Overview
This Classic African Safari package by Operation Kilimanjaro offers an unforgettable adventure through the northern parks of Tanzania. Starting with the Serengeti National Park , renowned for its endless plains and the incredible spectacle of the Great Migration , it promises sightings of the "big five" – lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinoceros.
Next, Tarangire National Park beckons with its vast elephant population and diverse landscapes, including lush swamps and savannahs. Here, you'll have the chance to get up close with these gentle giants.
Lastly, the Ngorongoro Crater , often dubbed the "garden of animals," awaits. This geological marvel houses an abundance of wildlife within its volcanic caldera, offering a high probability of spotting the big five in a single day.
In just three parks, this safari promises an immersive experience in Tanzania's natural beauty and wildlife wonders. It's an opportunity to create lasting memories amid some of the planet's most iconic creatures and landscapes.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arusha/Tarangire National Park
In the morning our driver will pick you from the Arusha airport at 8:40am and drive to Tarangire National Park by land cruiser. You will cross the Maasai Steppe on your way to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s fourth largest and one of its most diverse. Stop at the picturesque park gate for the driver to fill up the park's registration book. You will go for a full day game drive in the park enjoying viewing animals in the park. Soon, the impressive Great Rift Valley Escarpment will come into view; a 2,000-foot-high wall that rises up, improbably steep and incredibly tall, out of the flat plains. Elephant, buffalo, and python are seen easily regularly cross your path, un-bothered by your benign presence and going about their daily routines. You’ll meander along bush tracks and explore the Tarangire River’s twists and turns, finding elephant drinking and playing in the refreshing waters. In the evening drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight Main destination: Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Eileen’s tree inn Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Karatu /Serengeti National Park
Have an early breakfast before you drive to the Serengeti's endless plains for afternoon and sunset game drives in the park. You will make your way around the southern edge of the crater rim, spotting the occasional hyena, elephant or African buffalo along the way. By late morning, you will arrive at the famed Serengeti National Park. The plains seem endless from this vantage point. Stop to enjoy your picnic lunch at Naabi Hill before meandering through the wildlife-rich central Serengeti. Later in the evening at your camp, you will be able to settle in to your accommodation before joining other travelers in the camp dining area for some palate teasers in anticipation of a scrumptious meal this evening. Afterwards, gather round the campfire before heading off to bed. Relax in your comfortable surroundings tonight as you are lulled to sleep by the sounds of the Serengeti plains. Main destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Serengeti Osero tented camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Serengeti/Serengeti National Park
Have a full day discovering the Serengeti on a game drive. Today is the day for the big cats; you will spot cheetah, leopard and lion. You will go out for sunrise game drives which start at 0600am followed by breakfast at 0830am, then proceed with more game drives until lunch time. After your lunch, you will proceed with your afternoon game drive to sunset whereby you will drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight. Main destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Serengeti Osero tented camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Rise early for breakfast before you drive to Ngorongoro to spend a half day exploring the Crater Floor. The area is world-renowned in its reputation and very small in its size. You will definitely see other safari goers. Don’t let that distract you from the beauty of the place or from the fact that this remains one of the only places on earth where you may see all of the big five at once: lion, leopard, Bull Elephant, African Buffalo, and Black Rhino. To maximize your time on the crater floor, you will enjoy a special boxed lunch at a scenic picnic spot. Your journey will take you throughout this tremendous landscape that is constantly changing as animals move to and fro in search of pasture, water, or prey. Later in the afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight. Main destination: Ngorongoro crater floor Accommodation: Eileen’s tree inn Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Karatu/Kilimanjaro Airport
On this day after breakfast you will drive back to Kilimanjaro airport for your International flight back home. On the way you we will give you a complimentary to visit masai village at Silalei area. Main destination: Kilimanjaro airport Accommodation: Your own plan Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations and pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage game drive
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight stays in Lodges
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water on all days
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrances fees
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
- All government taxes
Excluded
- Flights ( International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
- Visa fees ( 100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents ( yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
Need a custom itinerary?
Tell us your travel dates, group size and interests, and our Moshi team can help plan a tailored Kilimanjaro and/or safari itinerary.
- Standard trip: choose a published itinerary, request it, confirm the details with the team, then pay the confirmed deposit.
- Custom trip: share dates, group size and interests. The team plans the itinerary, sends a quotation, and confirms it before any deposit.
