Tanzania Safari: Explore Iconic National Parks

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Embark on a luxury 7-day Serengeti tour, witness the Great Migration, explore Tarangire’s elephants, and discover Ngorongoro’s wonders. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 7 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Arriving in Arusha

Arusha - Upon arrival, a representative from Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris will greet you in Arusha. The driver will transport you to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and unwind after your journey. If time allows, an optional city tour is available. Overnight stay at Serena Arusha Hotel.

Arusha to Tarangire…

Arriving in Arusha

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire National Park - Begin your day with an early morning game drive. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, so be on the lookout for these magnificent animals. You may also encounter lions, leopards, and various antelope species.

Proceed to the Tarangire River, a popular spot for wildlife, especially during the dry season. This area is ideal for bird watching, with over 550 species recorded in the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a safe and shaded area.

Continue your adventure with an afternoon game drive. The late afternoon light offers excellent photography opportunities. Return to your lodge for dinner, and relax while sharing stories of the day’s adventures around the campfire.

Central Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the world’s most famous wildlife reserves. It covers over 14,750 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) and is celebrated for its diverse ecosystems, including savannahs, woodlands, and rivers.

The park is best known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras cross its plains in search of greener pastures. The Serengeti is also home to the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, and numerous bird species.

Arrive at Serengeti National Park in the mid-afternoon, enjoy lunch, and proceed with a game drive. Transfer to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, a luxurious accommodation that harmonizes with the natural surroundings. Savor a delicious dinner at the lodge, followed by a briefing about the next day’s activities.

Northern Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Depart early for a sunrise game drive (around 6:00 AM). Travel from central Serengeti to the northern parts to witness the wildebeest migration across the Mara River.

Spend the entire day with our professional guide until evening, when you will have dinner and an overnight stay in the northern part.

Spend your final night under the vast African sky, perhaps enjoying a campfire or evening entertainment provided by the lodge.

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park - Morning: Early Game Drive in Serengeti 6AM: Depart for an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Experience the park waking up, with opportunities to see sunrises and continue with the game.

The guide will focus on areas you may have missed or revisit favorite spots to capture more wildlife sightings. Enjoy a packed lunch in the park, surrounded by nature.

Afternoon: Depart Serengeti and head towards Ngorongoro Crater (approximately a 3-4 hour drive).

You’ll arrive at Ngorongoro highlands and check in at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, set on the rim of the crater with breathtaking views. Relaxation: Unwind at the lodge.

Ngorongoro Crater and then Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - After breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 600 meters deep). Look for the Big Five and other wildlife in this unique ecosystem, including elephants, lions, and rhinos.

Continue to explore the crater, visiting various habitats, including the swamps and grasslands. Then proceed with a game drive until lunchtime at a picnic site. You’ll check out and begin your drive back to Arusha (approximately 3-4 hours).

Enjoy the picturesque landscapes and local villages along the route. Check in and relax in this beautiful setting with views of Lake Duluti. Enjoy your final dinner at Arusha Serena Safari Lodge, reflecting on your incredible safari experience.

Spend your last night at the lodge, enjoying the serene environment or engaging in optional evening activities.

Arusha Departure

Arusha - Enjoy a variety of options, including fresh fruits, pastries, eggs, and local Tanzanian coffee.

Departure to Airport

Enjoy the journey home, filled with memories of your incredible adventure with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris.

What's Included

All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All taxes - VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver-guide

What's Not Included

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Set off on an extraordinary 7-day expedition through the most renowned national parks of Northern Tanzania. This luxurious tour provides an ideal mix of stunning scenery and varied wildlife. Begin your journey in Tarangire, discovering the elephant-abundant Tarangire National Park, famous for its grand baobab trees. Proceed to the globally acclaimed…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Itsmevalerie

Feb 15, 2025

Best honeymoon thanks to Meru slopes, Jacob & Kelvin! - We planned our honeymoon with Meru slopes and it was all we ever wished for! The 7 days safari (calving season) were perfect, thanks to our private guide Jacob, who was funny, thoughtful and very professional. He showed us all possible animals and took his job very seriously. Afterwards we did a 4 days trekking to Mount Meru. This was much less luxurious of course (as is normal in the mountains), but nevertheless amazing! Any inconvenience was kindly and professionally handled by Kelvin, which we really appreciate! Would recommend this company for taking care of your honeymoon!

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P5107hcshannond

Feb 11, 2025

Honeymoon safari! - Our safari was nothing short of amazing!! We booked this trip with the help of Jerome for our honeymoon! He was very quick to respond to any questions/concerns and gave us detailed itinerary! He made the booking process very easy. Then the safari itself was nothing short of a once in a lifetime experience. We had Florian as a driver and it’s very clear he is very experienced. He knew got us around safely and was incredible at spotting animals! He got us as close as possible to so many amazing animals. He also had to traverse some difficult roads due to some rain we experienced and did it expertly. We got to see SO many more animals than I ever thought we would which was a dream come true! All our accommodations were great! Even better than expected to be honest. The staff was spectacular at each place and the locations of the accommodations were amazing! The food was good but by the end it was a little repetitive. But there were always vegetarian and meat options and every hotel asked about any food allergies upon arrival. The portions were always more than enough! We often could not finish the packed lunches, which is not a bad problem to have! Oh and we also booked the hot air balloon ride and it was INCREDIBLE!!! Absolutely a must add onto your itinerary worth every penny! Overall if you are thinking of booking this trip DO IT! It was amazing and I wish I could do it all over again!

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Kathixiii

Jan 19, 2025

Amazing private camping safari for a budget - Meru Slopes offers very good value-for-your-money safaris in the national parks of Tanzania's Northern Circuit. We are very happy that we have chosen them for our tour and would definitely recommend this company. Shout out to our cook Dulla, who accompanied us on our trip and prepared the most amazing food (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) even on the campsites in the remote areas. We didn't envy the people with the packed lunch boxes of their lodges on the picnic sites of the national parks, our food seemed much more delicious. Thank you, Dulla! We booked a private individual 7 Days / 8 nights camping tour. Gift Tembo put together a programme exactly fulfilling our wishes: visiting Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, a stop to the Olduvai Gorge Museum on the way and 3.5 days in Serengeti NP including the Great Migration at Mara River in the north (it was absolutely worth to visit the northern part of Serengeti with very few vehicles and lots of animals, on the other hand we were shocked by the sheer amount of people at Mara river, most of them arriving by plane to see the river crossing only). We were very grateful that Gift organized this tour for us, while other companies claimed that it is too far to go to Mara River or not the right season for it (in August you might not have the very big herds anymore, but still lots of animals crossing). Compared to other companies, the price was really cheap. We got a private tour for 2 persons for the same price that you often pay for a fixed-schedule group tour of 6 people. We are very happy that we decided for the private tour, since we could stop at any time when we wanted to have a closer look and take pictures and had lots of space in the car for our stuff and to move around to look out in all directions. Our driver and guide Stanley was very experienced and knowledgable with all the animals. It was important to communicate to him that we want to see all kinds of animals including birds and not just the Big 5 as most other tourists, so he would also stop for them. A word of advice, the campsites are quite basic. It gets really cold during the night (especially at Ngorongoro Crater), so it is worth to bring an extra sleeping bag (also if you have high hygienic standards). Also, don't forget your headlamp, toilet paper, power bank. The electricity might not be working on the campsite. Also be sure to properly check the quote for your tour and highlight any individual wishes (maybe more than once). We had a miscommunication and in the end there was no night safari included in our tour, although we had specifically asked for it in the beginning.

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From $4,500

up to 15 guests

1 Adult