Duration
16-Day
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
This 16-day Tanzania safari combines the famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire with remote southern parks including Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park and Nyerere National Park. Experience the Great Migration, Big Five game drives, walking safaris, and a boat safari on the Rufiji River for a complete and unforgettable Tanzania adventure.
Plan snapshot
Duration
16-Day
Route
Zanzibar to Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Via Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Serengeti National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & boat trip
Accommodation
Serengeti Classic View Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Day 1
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-3
Mid-range tented camp inside Northern Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget hotel in Arusha (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Budget hotel in Dodoma (City) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7-9
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-11
Mid-range lodge just outside Mikumi NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Budget tented camp inside Nyerere NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 14-15
Mid-range lodge just outside Nyerere NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 16
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Your journey begins with a transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your adventure immediately with a game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains and incredible wildlife density. During your first game drive, you may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, elephants moving in herds, giraffes browsing gracefully, and large populations of zebras and wildebeest. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by nature. In the late afternoon, continue exploring different habitats before heading to your tented camp for dinner and overnight. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. This day allows you to explore deeper into the park, increasing your chances of witnessing predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Your guide will tailor the route based on wildlife movements and sightings. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the park. In the afternoon, continue exploring more, kopjes (rock formations), and open savannah before returning to your camp for dinner and relaxation under the African sky. Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive focused on exploring the iconic Serengeti and, when in season, witnessing the spectacular Great Migration. With another full day in the park, you’ll venture into different areas of the Serengeti, increasing your chances of spotting predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, often following the migration herds. Your professional guide will adjust the route based on recent wildlife sightings to give you the best possible experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your game drive through riverbanks, kopjes (rocky outcrops), and open savannah, where wildlife activity is often at its peak. As the day comes to an end, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation under the vast African sky, reflecting on another unforgettable day in the Serengeti. Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a short en-route game drive as you exit the Serengeti plains, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at the crater rim, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five within a single day due to its high concentration of wildlife. You will explore the diverse habitats on the crater floor, including grasslands, swamps, and forests, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while observing hippos and birdlife in this unique natural setting. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to your lodge in the Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands area for dinner and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive exploring the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline that attracts wildlife throughout the year. You may see elephants in large family groups, as well as lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing you to enjoy uninterrupted wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Budget hotel located in Arusha (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
After breakfast, begin your journey to Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. This drive offers a unique opportunity to experience rural Tanzania, passing through local villages, farms, and diverse landscapes. You will stop for lunch along the way and continue your journey in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Dodoma, check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner before overnight stay. Budget hotel located in Dodoma (City) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Early in the morning, you will have breakfast and prepare to transfer at around 7:30am from Morogoro to Ruaha. Here you will view various animals and tourist attractions and go on a game drive. Ruaha National Park will have accommodation at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge outside the park, where you will overnight. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up for a full day's game drive at Ruaha National Park. You will get a packed lunch and time to rest in the afternoon. From here, you will go on a game drive until sunset. Then, you will be transferred back to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day's schedule. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up for a second, full day's game drive at Ruaha National Park. The routes taken on the game drive will be different from the previous day. You will get a packed lunch and time to rest in the afternoon. From here, you will go on a game drive until sunset. Then, you will be transferred back to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day's schedule. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
After breakfast, our professional driver will pick you up from Ruaha National Park and transfer you to Morogoro. Lunch and dinner will be at the hotel. Morogoro is one of the largest cities in Tanzania, located about 200km west of Dar es Salaam, the capital of the Morogoro Region. Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
After breakfast, depart for Mikumi, enjoying a scenic drive through rolling hills, rural villages, and changing landscapes of central Tanzania. Along the way, you will stop at the historic Isimila Stone Age Site, one of East Africa’s most important archaeological sites. Here, you will take a guided walk through the dramatic sandstone pillars and learn about early human history, including ancient tools discovered in the area that date back thousands of years. After the visit, continue your journey toward Mikumi with a lunch stop en route. The drive offers beautiful views of mountains and countryside, giving you a glimpse of local life in Tanzania. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge near Mikumi National Park, where you can relax after the journey. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside Mikumi NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
After breakfast, you go to Udzungwa Mountains National Park to hike and see the waterfalls. You will receive a briefing on arrival and start your hike in the forest mountains. From the top of the waterfall, you can see the enormous Kilombero Sugarcane Valley, one of the biggest sugarcane plantations in Tanzania. In the afternoon, you will have a packed lunch. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Udzungwa Mountains All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
After breakfast, depart for Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), enjoying a scenic drive through rural landscapes and local villages. You will enter the park via the Kisaki Gate, a less crowded access point that offers a more remote and authentic safari experience. Upon entry, your safari officially begins with an en-route game drive as you proceed deeper into the park. During the drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a wide variety of birdlife in their natural habitat. The untouched wilderness and diverse ecosystems make Nyerere one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Tanzania. Continue with the game drive toward your tented camp located inside the park, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Enjoy dinner under the African sky and overnight at the camp. Budget tented camp located inside Nyerere NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
After breakfast, you will go on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). The journey will start from Africa Safari Selous Lodge, where our professional drivers and guides will pick you up. Today, you will see various animals, including elephant, zebra, giraffe, and antelope. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a packed lunch and take some time to rest, then continue with the game drive. Finally, in the evening, you will return to Africa Safari Selous Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day. Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 15
After breakfast, start your day with visit a nearby Maasai community for a cultural experience, where you will learn about traditional lifestyles, customs, and daily activities. This interaction provides meaningful insight into one of Tanzania’s most iconic tribes. Later in the day evening, proceed for a boat safari along the Rufiji River outside National Park, one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park. From the water, you will enjoy a completely different perspective of wildlife, with excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located just outside Nyerere NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 16
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip or begin your journey back to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam (For Dar Es Salaam Depends with Flight availability alternatively can be back by car). This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience, filled with diverse landscapes, wildlife encounters, and authentic African adventures. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (On all days)
International flights (From/to home)
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 fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Uwanda Tours And Safaris is a renowned tour company based in Tanzania, offering exceptional travel experiences. With expert guides, they provide thrilling wildlife safaris, cultural tours, and scenic adventures across Tanzania's stunning landscapes. From exploring the different National Parks to immersing in local traditions, Uwanda Tours And Safaris ensures unforgettable journeys that showcase the best of Tanzania's natural wonders and rich cultural heritage.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2021)
Tour Types
Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Kapande made our Nyerere safari absolutely unforgettable. His deep knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife and nature is impressive, and he always shared it with enthusiasm. He drove us safely everywhere, making sure we spotted incredible animals, and kept us comfortable the entire time. His smile and positive energy made the journey even more enjoyable. Truly above and beyond!
Riccardo · Italy
We went to a one day safari in Mikumi and it was amazing! Well organized trip, great guides, beautiful landscape and an incredible wildlife.. We saw almost everything what is possible from a very close range. Thanks Uwanda, we will definitely come back!
Balazs · Hungary
This was a great experience from start to finish. Communication was top notch, which was important for us as it was our first real safari. We stayed in Nyerere at the Impala camp and the accomodations were clean and efficient. We saw no critters save for a tiny flying big one night in the room. Water was hot and pressure was strong. Food was tasty. Our guide was Kapande and we couldn't have asked for a better driver. We saw every animal multiple times over 2 days except for the leopard, which we told him we were ok skipping. Otherwise, I have no doubt he would have tracked one down for us. I can't stress enough how good Kapande was at finding the animals for us. He let us take our time, and we even went a little longer than we should have the first day During every drive we felt completely safe. Kapande not only had a sixth sense for the animals, but also for the road which was difficult to drive on to say the least. If we return to this park, we will definitely request Kapande again, and I have zero reservations recommending both him and Uwanda Tours
Kevin · United States
My husband and I hired Uwanda Tours to take us around Selous National Park for 3 days. They assigned Kapande as our driver and guide. He arrived on time to pick us up from our hotel in Dar Es Salaam. He immediately explained to us what to expect on the 4 hour drive we had ahead of us. When we arrived a6 Selous he explained the remainder of the day to us and asked when we wanted lunch and asked how long we wanted to stay out. Our first day drive was very eventful. Kapande spot a lion first, so we got to enjoy him before any other vehicles arrived. We then went farther into the park and Kapande spotted another lion, again we had the lion to ourselves. He took us to out of the way places where we got to see a herd of elephants playing in a water hole. Again. We were the only vehicle there for the first 5 minutes so, we got to enjoy looking at the elephants without any other vehicles present. We saw zebras and wildebeest and a number of other animals I was amazed by Kapande's eyesight. He was able to spot animal I didn't even see. Our next day game drive was just as eventful and special. We again got to see a number of animals and managed to arrive before other vehicles for most of them. We felt as if we had the park to ourselves. The special things we got to see the second day were elephants fighting, a baby elephant that was very curious and giraffes fighting. Our final day we did a boat safari. Kapande dropped us off and picked us back up after the boat ride was over. Kapande than took us back to Dar Es Salaam. After dropping is off, he realized has left our lunches in the truck. He turned around and came back and gave them to us. We were very impressed with how thoughtful he was. The safari vehicle was spotless and Kapande was very knowledgeable and helpful in making sure we got to see everything we wanted to see. I would definitely recommend Uwanda Tours and I would tell everyone to ask for Kapande as their guide. Thank you Kapande for making our first Safari so special.
The Veda and Kevin · United States
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Serengeti Classic View Camp - Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Uwanda Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Uwanda Tours and Safaris.
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