itinerary

Northern Tanzania

location

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti

duration

7 nights from £6,042 per person

Embark on an exhilarating 7-night flying safari, immersing yourself in the breathtaking wonders of Tanzania's iconic northern parks! Dive into the heart of adventure with 2 nights amidst the untamed beauty of Tarangire National Park at Kuro Tarangire. Then, brace yourself for 2 thrilling nights at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, where every moment at Entamanu Camp. Then prepare for 3 nights of tracking the legendary great wildebeest migration from the comfort of Serengeti Safari Camp. Feel the pulse of the wilderness as you witness this epic spectacle unfold before your very eyes, creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Serengeti National Park

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Nelson Travel is delighted to secure a 20% discount on the camps included in this itinerary. You also have the option to opt for road transfers over flight transfers to reduce the cost further.

Highlights

Itinerary

Arrive

Kilimanjaro Airport

Day

Kuro Tarangire

Tarangire

Tanzania

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Kuro Tarangire has one of the best locations in Tarangire National Park, and with some of the best guides in Tanzania on site, they will bring you face to face with enormous herds of elephant, buffalo and the infamous tree climbing lions.

Day

Entamanu Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania

Entamanu Ngorongoro sits on an extraordinary site on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, taking in the best views and well positioned for your onward safari destinations. Intimate, understated elegance and off the beaten track, Entamanu Ngorongoro is a stand out option.

Day

Serengeti Safari Camp

Serengeti

Tanzania

Serengeti Safari Camp is a traditional mobile tented camp that moves throughout the year to always be at the optimal vantage point for experiencing the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Migration. Here, you'll witness thousands of wildebeest in their majestic herds as they traverse the vast Serengeti landscape.

Depart

Kilimanjaro Airport

What you'll see

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When to go

Temp

30°C

Rain

75mm

January marks the start of the 'short dry season' in Tanzania's northern parks, although the timings can be unpredictable. This is a greener, warmer time of year to be on safari with higher temperatures and little rain. The migrating herds can be found in southern Serengeti for calving season and high temperatures make it a great time to visit Zanzibar.

Temp

32°C

Rain

55mm

February is one of the optimal months for trekking Kilimanjaro, going on safari and visiting Zanzibar. February sees temperatures peak on Zanzibar and the Great Migration is still on the Ndutu Plains in the Serengeti.

Temp

29°C

Rain

142mm

The Great Migration starts heading north, and temperatures are still high. As the month progresses, there is a higher chance of rain as Tanzania enters the long wet season.

Temp

27°C

Rain

254mm

Heavy rain. Traveling during this period is not advised.

Temp

26°C

Rain

199mm

The rains calm as the month progresses. A good time for low season rates.

Temp

25°C

Rain

45mm

The dry season begins, the tracks dry up and The Great Migration can be found crossing the Grumeti River.

Temp

25°C

Rain

27mm

Perfect safari conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves north to the Mara River.

Temp

27°C

Rain

20mm

Optimal safari conditions with long sunny days and little to no rain. The Great Migration moves further north and the big Mara River crossings are in full flow.

Temp

28°C

Rain

19mm

It starts to get warmer as The Great Migration splits between Kenya and Tanzania.

Temp

29°C

Rain

67mm

The Great Migration starts to aim south into a hotter, drier, yellow-grassed Serengeti.

Temp

30°C

Rain

120mm

An unpredictable period labelled 'the short rains' where you can expect rain and good weather rolled into one with great savings to be had up until the Christmas period. Any rain tends to be light and passing with good sunny intervals.

Temp

31°C

Rain

109mm

Rain and good weather all rolled into one, with the weather generally improving as December goes on into the Christmas period—this period is Tanzania's peak season and needs to be booked well in advance. The Great Migration is largely in the central and eastern Serengeti, moving south.