Sample itinerary · Adventurous safari
From craters to savannahs
Arusha National Park, the baobabs of Tarangire, the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater and three full days in the Serengeti: the best of northern Tanzania in eight days.
Safari njema - Safe travels
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Karibu - Welcome
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Hakuna Matata - No worries
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Jambo - Hello
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Asante - Thank you
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The trip in brief
Eight days, one great adventure
This trip combines Arusha National Park with the finest nature reserves of northern Tanzania. You spend three full days in the Serengeti, giving you all the time you need to enjoy wildlife in its natural surroundings.
Like every Kembe journey, this route is a starting point: a day longer in the Serengeti, an extra cultural encounter or finishing on Zanzibar. We adapt everything to your wishes.
Your route
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
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Day 2
arusha national park
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Day 3
tarangire
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Day 4
ngorongoro crater
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Day 5–7
serengeti
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Day 8
Return & departure
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Every stop is set out below in the day-by-day programme.
Day by day
The day-by-day programme
From arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport to the final game drive. This is what your eight days look like.
Day
1
Arrival
Welcome to Tanzania
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you are collected and taken to your accommodation in Arusha, a comfortable, budget-friendly lodge where you can relax and prepare for your safari.
✦ Overnight: lodge in Arusha
Day
2
arusha national park
Game drive & walking safari
Arusha National Park
Your adventure starts in Arusha National Park, famous for its varied landscape from forest to grassland. During the game drive you spot giraffes, buffalo and monkeys, and you take a walking safari with a ranger, a unique way to explore the park.
✦ Overnight: lodge in Arusha
Day
3
tarangire
Baobabs & elephants
Tarangire National Park
Today you drive to Tarangire, known for its striking baobab trees and large elephant population. The park offers excellent chances to see elephants, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
✦ Overnight: tented camp or lodge near the park
Day
4
ngorongoro
Natural wonder
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of Tanzania. This enormous caldera is home to a rich concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffalo and the rare black rhino. You take a game drive on the floor of the crater: an experience not to be missed.
✦ Overnight: on the crater rim
Day
5–7
serengeti
Three full days
Serengeti National Park
You drive to the iconic Serengeti, famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Over three days you explore the park in depth:
Day 5
Arrival and a first game drive, with a chance of predators such as lions and cheetahs, and a wide variety of other species.
Day 6
A full day of game driving. A chance at the Big Five and, depending on the season, the famous migration of wildebeest and zebra.
Day 7
Another full day to explore other parts of the park and find its more elusive animals.
✦ Overnight: tented camp in the Serengeti, an authentic safari experience
Day
8
Journey home
Back to Arusha and departure
After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti you drive back to Arusha. Along the way you can stop for souvenirs or simply relax before your flight home.
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“Three days in the Serengeti is not a luxury. It is the difference between looking and really seeing.”
Sem, Kembe Safari
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Karibu - welcome
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This route is a starting point. Tell us what you want to see and experience, and we will make it your journey, with your own guide, your own vehicle and all the freedom to adjust along the way.