Arusha Town and Coffee Tour with 7 Day Safari to Tarangire, Manyara and Serengeti - With Flight
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region.
Arrival
17th August 2026: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) at TBA.
Once you have completed customs formalities and collected your luggage, please exit the airport building and then look out for our driver who should be wearing a black Team Kilimanjaro t-shirt and carrying a placard with your name on it, who will be waiting under a shelter for you at the meeting point outside. Our driver will transfer you to African Tulip for your first nights stay.
Arusha Town and Coffee Tour
18th August 2026: In the morning, your TK driver and guide will collect you for a guided Arusha town tour, offering insight into the local culture and history. The tour will conclude with a Bean to Cup coffee plantation experience at Onesmo’s Coffee Plantation, where you will learn about the coffee cultivation process and enjoy a freshly brewed cup of locally grown coffee.
Late afternoon return to African Tulip for your overnight stay. Your safari guide will come to African Tulip at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening during the safari, and answer any questions you may have.
Safari
19th August 2026: Your safari guide will collect you from your hotel in Arusha at approximately 0800 to start your safari. Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drives. Late afternoon transfer to Mawe's Baobab Tented Camp for your overnight stay.
20th August 2026: Morning game drives within Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire National Park is known as a wonderful birding destination and also features large numbers of game, particularly during the dry season, when the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area. The landscape is of particular interest too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees.
Late afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara for your overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge.
21st August 2026: Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a picturesque reserve nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and impressive birdlife, with over 400 species including flamingos and pelicans. The drive offers a rich variety of scenery – from dense forest to open plains and the shimmering soda lake – making for a diverse and rewarding start to your safari.
Afternoon transfer to central Serengeti with visit to the Maasai boma and game drives en route to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for your overnight stay in the Seronera Region.
22nd August 2026: Morning game drives in the Seronera region of the Serengeti, focusing on the park’s resident predator population. In the afternoon, transfer to the far north of Serengeti - the Kogatende region for your first night stay at Mawe's Gnu Migration Camp.
23rd August 2026: Set out early for a thrilling game drive along the Mara River, where thousands of wildebeest and zebra make their perilous crossing through crocodile-infested waters. This awe-inspiring spectacle is the pinnacle of the Great Migration, drawing predators like lions and hyenas to the scene. It’s one of the most intense and unforgettable wildlife experiences on the African continent.
Late afternoon return to Mawe's Gnu Migration Camp for dinner and overnight.
24th August 2026: Early morning game drives in the Mara region of Serengeti in pursuit of the Wildebeest Migration in hopes of witnessing the Migration one last time.
Afternoon transfer to Kogatende airstrip for flight at 1445 to Arusha, arriving at 1830. Met by driver at Arusha Airport and transferred to JRO for your onward travels.
Safari route map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
***Images of accommodation featured on this page are representative of the hotel / camp / lodge generally, and do not necessarily reflect the room you will be allocated.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari is recommended in January, when the Wildebeest Migration is in the Ndutu region.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.
This safari itinerary is recommended from December to March when we expect the Migration to be in the southern Serengeti / Ndutu area of northern Ngorongoro Conservation Area.