3-Day Serengeti Safari from Arusha with Mara River Game Drives

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Follow the Great Migration trails across Serengeti's open plains
• 02 Explore Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 03 Look for Mara River crossings in the wildlife-rich Wagakuria area from July to October
• 04 Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, elands, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle on game drives

Embark on an exhilarating 3-day journey from Arusha to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's oldest and most renowned wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy game drives through this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you follow the Great Migration trails and look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, elands, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle. From July to October, the Wagakuria area becomes a wildlife paradise, with the Mara River offering the chance to witness dramatic herd crossings. The adventure ends with a final game-viewing drive before your return to Arusha.

From July to October, the Wagakuria area becomes a wildlife paradise, with the Mara River offering the chance to witness dramatic herd crossings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Central Serengeti and Game Drive

• After breakfast, you will be picked up from Arusha and driven to Central Serengeti.
• After arriving, proceed with a game drive in the wilderness, tracking the Great Migration trails.
• Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park.
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, where some six million hooves pound the open plains.
• Serengeti offers an exotic game-viewing experience in Africa, giving you an up-close look at animals you've only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of elands, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle.
• Later, continue to Osinoni Lodge and campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Central Serengeti

• Spend two full days in Serengeti National Park, mostly exploring the wildlife.
• Serengeti National Park's resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with a pride of lions up to 30 strong. From July to October, however, the area turns into a wildlife paradise.
• The key feature is the Mara River, and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later.
• Please take note - finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.
• Later, continue to Osinoni Lodge and campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Final Game Viewing and Return to Arusha

• After an early breakfast, check out of the lodge with a packed picnic lunch and depart for a final game-viewing drive on your way out of Serengeti.
• In the late afternoon, drive to Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport in time for your onward flight.
• Alternatively, continue to your booked hotel for an overnight stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All park entry fees
• Government taxes
• Unlimited game drives
• English-speaking driver-guide
• Private 4x4 transport
• Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
• Picnic lunch or hot lunch
• Meals on a full-board basis
• Unlimited drinking water
• Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
• All accommodation

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home) and domestic flights
• Medical/luggage insurance
• 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)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

• Camera and memory cards
• Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
• Sturdy boots or sandals
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
• Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Socks
• Sleepwear
• Travel towel
• Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
• Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
• Binoculars
• Sunscreen
• Wet wipes
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
• Malaria tablets
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
• Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

• Creating personal connections is our priority. We are travel advocates throughout the entire travel process.
• We counsel our clients on the best suppliers, pricing, and destinations. Best of all, we are there in case of emergency.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.