The Timeless African Journey

For those seeking the quintessential safari experience, our Game Drive Safari offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife.

Traverse the golden savannahs in a custom 4WD safari vehicle, where the thrill of predator-prey interactions, the majestic movement of migrating herds, and the legendary Big Five in their natural habitat await.

  • This itinerary is available in the following national parks:

    • Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater – Witness the Great Migration or descend into a lost world, home to the Big Five.

    • Tarangire & Lake Manyara National Parks – Known for large elephant herds, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.

    • Ruaha & Nyerere National Parks – Explore untamed wilderness, home to lions, leopards, and vast herds of buffalo.

    • Arusha National Park – A diverse ecosystem featuring Momella Lakes, the Ngurdoto Crater, and Mount Meru, with a variety of wildlife including buffalo, elephants, and black-and-white colobus monkeys.

    • Katavi National Park – A remote wilderness known for large populations of hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, and Tanzania’s largest elephant herds.

    • Mikumi & Udzungwa Mountains – Combine big game safari with rainforest treks and waterfalls.

    • Mkomazi & Saadani National Parks – Experience black rhino conservation and the only wildlife sanctuary bordering the sea.

  • Enhance your safari with one of these experiences (additional cost applies):

    • Guided Bush Walk – Explore on foot, discovering smaller wildlife.

    • Sundowner Campfire – Unwind under the African night sky.

    • Nyerere National Park Specialties: Boating safaris, canoeing, and sport fishing.

    • Mahale Mountains (Chimp Trekking Extension) – Track wild chimpanzees in an untouched jungle by Lake Tanganyika.

    • Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru Trekking – Embark on an unforgettable mountain adventure.

    • Zanzibar Beach Escape – Unwind on white sands, snorkel in turquoise waters, and explore Stone Town’s historic streets.

5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari

This itinerary offers exceptional wildlife experiences year-round. It is perfect as a standalone 5-day journey or can be customized for a shorter or longer duration. You may also extend your safari by pairing it with other national parks for additional game-viewing opportunities, including bush walks and other immersive activities, or combine it with chimp trekking in Mahale Mountains for the ultimate wildlife adventure.

    • Meet & Greet: Your expert KAONE guide welcomes you at Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam airport.

    • Dinner & Safari Briefing: Settle into your Comfort or Explorer accommodation and enjoy a briefing over dinner under the stars.

    • Morning Departure: Travel to your selected park.

    • Afternoon Game Drive: Spot elephants, giraffes, and predators.

    • Evening Stay: Settle into your lodge or camp for a lantern-lit dinner.

    • Sunrise Safari: Track big cats, elephants, or the Great Migration.

    • Midday Exploration: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild.

    • Sunset Safari: Witness elephants silhouetted against the horizon.

    • Morning Game Drive: Spot antelope, zebra, and giraffe at seasonal waterholes.

    • Optional Experiences: (*additional cost applies*)

      • Guided Bush Walk – Explore on foot, discovering smaller wildlife.

      • Sundowner Campfire – Unwind under the African night sky.

      • Nyerere National Park Specialties: Boating safaris, canoeing, and sport fishing.

      • Multi-Park Safari Travelers: This day may include a park transition.

    • Final Morning Game Drive: Capture Tanzania’s golden light.

    • Return to Arusha/Dar es Salaam for onward travel.

6-Day Nyerere Game Drive and Boating Safari

This itinerary ensures exceptional wildlife experiences year-round. This itinerary is perfect as a standalone 6-day experience or can be customized to 4 or 5 days or paired with Ruaha National Park for an extended game-viewing experience that includes bush walks and other activities, or with chimp trekking in Mahale Mountains for an ultimate wildlife adventure**.

    • Meet & Greet: Your expert KAONE guide welcomes you at Dar es Salaam airport.

    • Travel to Nyerere National Park: A scenic drive or chartered flight.

    • Dinner & Safari Briefing: Settle into your Comfort or Explorer accommodation and enjoy a briefing over dinner under the stars.

    • Morning Departure: Set out on your first game drive in Nyerere’s diverse landscapes.

    • Wildlife Encounters: Track elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and hippos.

    • Evening Relaxation: Return to camp for a bush dinner and reflections on the day.

    • Morning Game Drive: Explore more of the park’s varied terrain.

    • Afternoon Boat Safari: Cruise along the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

    • Sunset Experience: Enjoy the changing colors of the river as the day ends.

    • In-Depth Water Exploration: Venture further along the Rufiji River and into the Selous lakes.

    • Diverse Sightings: Spot waterbuck, kudu, giraffes, and even elephants bathing along the riverbanks.

    • Picnic Lunch: Stop at a scenic lakeside spot for a relaxing break.

    • Evening at Camp: Return for a restful evening by the campfire.

    • Morning – Leisure & Optional Activities:

    • Enjoy a relaxing morning at camp or opt for one of these experiences (extra charges apply):

      • Outdoor Bush Breakfast – A scenic breakfast in the wilderness, served under an acacia tree or at a panoramic viewpoint.

      • Guided Bush Walk – Track animal footprints, spot rare birds, and learn about the park’s ecosystem on foot.

    • Evening Game Drive: Venture out in the cooler hours to track predators and observe nocturnal wildlife.

    • Sundowner Experience: Unwind with a drink as the African sunset paints the sky.

    • Morning Transfer: Depart for Dar es Salaam for onward travel.

    • Optional Extensions: Continue your adventure to Ruaha National Park for additional game drives and bush walks, or trek chimpanzees in Mahale or Gombe National Park.

Great Migration Game Drive Safari

Venture into the heart of the Serengeti in 4WD safari vehicles, where the land comes alive with the rhythmic movement of over two million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. This is the Great Serengeti Migration, nature’s grandest spectacle—an endless cycle of survival dictated by rain, fresh grazing lands, and the ever-present shadow of predators. As you track these massive herds across the plains, witness pulse-racing river crossings, dramatic predator-prey encounters, and the raw beauty of Africa’s most legendary ecosystem.

The Great Migration follows an ancient rhythm of movement, synchronized with seasonal rains and fresh grasslands:

  • The herds gather in Southern Serengeti & Ngorongoro, where thousands of wildebeests give birth in a synchronized calving event, attracting predators.

  • The herds begin their westward march, grazing along the Grumeti River before making their first perilous river crossing.

  • In Northern Serengeti, the migration reaches its most thrilling chapter—the dramatic Mara River crossings, where herds face powerful currents and lurking crocodiles before continuing into Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve.

7-Day Prime Great Migration Safari

(July – October: Peak Migration & Dramatic Mara River Crossings)

During the Great Migration’s peak season (July–October), immense herds traverse Central and Northern Serengeti, offering unmatched wildlife encounters and thrilling predator-prey interactions. This period marks the Mara River crossings, where thousands of wildebeest brave crocodile-infested waters in their desperate bid for greener pastures.

While river crossings are among the most dramatic moments of the migration, they occur at unpredictable intervals. Our expert guides monitor real-time herd movements, increasing your chances of witnessing this breathtaking event.

Customization Available:  

This itinerary can be tailored to fit your schedule, whether you wish to extend your safari for more in-depth exploration or shorten it for a compact yet immersive experience. Contact us for custom safari options that suit your travel preferences.

    • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), where your KAONE safari guide will meet you.  

    • Private transfer to Arusha, settling into your Comfort or Explorer accommodation.  

    • Safari briefing followed by dinner & overnight stay.  

    Overnight in Arusha (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Dinner

  • Morning:

    • Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area(6–7 hours).  

    • Stop for a picnic lunch en route, taking in the stunning landscapes.

    Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):

    • Enter the park between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM, ensuring the best use of park entry permits.

    • Game drive through Seronera Valley, known for big cats & early wildebeest herds.  

    • Arrive at your Comfort or Explorer accommodation, where dinner awaits.

    Overnight in Central Serengeti (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner  

    • Early morning game drive, following herds moving northward.  

    • Track predator hotspots, watching lions, leopards & hyenas on the hunt.  

    • Picnic lunch in the wild, ensuring uninterrupted game viewing.  

    • Arrive at your Comfort or Explorer accommodation, where dinner awaits.

    Overnight in Northern Serengeti (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

  • Morning – Leisure & Optional Activities:  

    • Enjoy a relaxing morning at camp or opt for one of these experiences (extra charges apply):  

      • Outdoor Bush Breakfast – A scenic breakfast in the Serengeti, served under an acacia tree or at a panoramic viewpoint.  

      • Guided Bush Walk – Track animal footprints, spot rare birds, and learn about the Serengeti’s ecosystem on foot.

    Afternoon – Mara River Game Drive:  

    • Witness thousands of wildebeest gather at the riverbanks, hesitating before crossing.  

    • One bold wildebeest leaps, triggering a thunderous, chaotic stampede.  

    • Watch as crocodiles ambush their prey, while others fight the strong currents.  

    • Return to your Comfort or Explorer accommodation, where your guide leads a discussion on migration ecology.  

    Overnight in Northern Serengeti (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

    • Game drive through Kogatende & Lamai Wedge, tracking herd movements.  

    • Full-day game drive, focusing on predator strategies.  

    • Observe hyenas and vultures scavenging carcasses left from crossings.  

    • Return to your Comfort or Explorer accommodation for a well-deserved dinner under the stars.

    Overnight in Northern Serengeti (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

    • Early morning game drive, focusing on big cat hunting behavior.  

    • Journey southward, encountering scattered wildebeest groups trailing the main migration.  

    • Lunch at camp, followed by an afternoon of relaxation.

    Afternoon – Leisure & Optional Activities:  

    • Spend the afternoon relaxing at your camp or participating in optional activities (extra charges apply):  

      • Guided Bush Walk: Track animal footprints, spot rare birds, and learn about the Serengeti’s ecosystem on foot.  

      • Sundown Campfire Experience: Gather around a crackling campfire, listening to the distant roars of lions and eerie calls of hyenas under the African sky.

    Overnight in Central Serengeti (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    • One last sunrise game drive, capturing Serengeti’s magical morning light.  

    • Mid-morning breakfast, then depart between 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM, ensuring compliance with permit regulations.  

    • Picnic lunch en route back to Arusha.  

    • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your outbound flight.  

    • If departing later, a dayroom in Arusha can be arranged.  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

5-Day Great Migration Safari – Ndutu Plains Calving Season

(January – February: Birth of a New Generation & Predator Action)

Experience the wildebeest calving season in the Ndutu Plains of Southern Serengeti, where over 400,000 calves are born in just a few weeks. This incredible event transforms the vast grasslands into a nursery, attracting Africa’s most formidable predators.

During this period (January–February), witness newborn wildebeests taking their first steps, while lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards lie in wait for easy prey. Set against the backdrop of lush plains, acacia woodlands, and seasonal lakes, Ndutu is also home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, and gazelles, making it a prime location for predator-prey interactions and unparalleled wildlife encounters.

Customization Available:

This itinerary can be tailored to fit your schedule, whether you wish to extend your safari for deeper exploration or shorten it for a compact yet immersive experience. Contact us for custom safari options that suit your travel preferences.

    • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), where your KAONE safari guide will meet you.  

    • Private transfer to Arusha, settling into your Comfort or Explorer accommodation.  

    • Safari briefing, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.  

    Overnight in Arusha (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Dinner

  • Morning:  

    • Enjoy breakfast at your lodge, then depart for Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—a key calving hub.  

    • Scenic drive (5–6 hours), with a picnic lunch stop en route.

    Afternoon (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM):  

    • Game drive through Ndutu’s open plains, where thousands of wildebeest gather for calving.  

    • Witness newborn calves taking their first steps, surrounded by protective mothers.  

    • Arrive at your Comfort or Explorer accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits.

    Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

    • Early morning game drive, following predator-prey interactions.  

    • Watch lions hunting in coordinated attacks, cheetahs sprinting after vulnerable calves, and hyenas scavenging at dawn.  

    • Picnic lunch in the bush, ensuring uninterrupted game viewing.  

    • Afternoon game drive, tracking big cats and scavengers across the plains.  

    • Return to your Comfort or Explorer accommodation, where your guide will lead a fireside discussion on the migration cycle.

    Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner

    • Morning game drive around Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, home to flamingos, hippos, and rare birdlife.  

    • Mid-morning cheetah tracking, following the fastest land predator as it hunts.  

    • Lunch at camp, followed by a relaxed afternoon drive.

    Afternoon – Leisure & Optional Activities:  

    • Spend the afternoon relaxing at your camp or participating in optional activities (additional cost):  

      • Guided Bush Walk – Track animal footprints, spot rare birds, and learn about the ecosystem.  

      • Sundown Campfire Experience – Gather around a crackling fire, listening to the distant roars of lions under the African sky.

    Overnight in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Comfort or Explorer accommodation)  

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    • One last sunrise game drive, capturing the beauty of Ndutu’s golden grasslands.  

    • Mid-morning breakfast, followed by departure.  

    • Picnic lunch en route as you return to Arusha. If departing later, a dayroom in Arusha can be arranged.

    • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your outbound flight.  

    Flight transfers to Zanzibar or other safari extensions available upon request.

    Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch

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