Follow the herds to the Grumeti River in the western Serengeti between May and July.
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Style
- Mid-Range
- Country
- Tanzania
- Format
- Private
6 days · Mid-Range
At a glance
- 6
- Days
- 5
- Nights
- 3
- Places to stay
- Private
- Group
Where you'll stay
- Mtoni River Lodge
- Mvuli Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge
- Pamoja Serengeti Camp
6 stops across Tanzania
- 1ArushaDays 1–2
- 2TarangireDay 2
- 3Ngorongoro CraterDays 2–5
- 4KaratuDays 3–5
- 5SerengetiDays 3–5
- 6Lake ManyaraDay 6
Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.
Arrival in Arusha
Meet your representative at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and transfer to your Arusha accommodation.
Where you stay
Mtoni River Lodge
Meals
Breakfast
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart for Tarangire, the 'river of warthogs', known for its elephant families, giraffe, lions, leopards and the largest variety of breeding birds. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Where you stay
Mvuli Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge
Meals
Full board
Karatu to Western Serengeti (Days 3–4)
Drive to the western corridor. Around the end of April, May and June, the wildebeest, zebra, eland and gazelle mill south of the Grumeti River, harassed by lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas and by giant Nile crocodiles at the crossing. Two nights in the western corridor.
Where you stay
Pamoja Serengeti Camp
Meals
Full board
Western Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Continue through the Serengeti and descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to the endangered black rhino and dense mammal populations, then on to Karatu.
Where you stay
Mvuli Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge
Meals
Full board
Lake Manyara Biking Adventure
Experience Tanzania's wild side on an exhilarating biking adventure through Lake Manyara's diverse landscapes. Cycle through acacia woodlands, past alkaline lake shores and alongside wildlife corridors while spotting elephants, giraffes and colourful bird species. Enjoy an authentic local lunch prepared by community members, showcasing traditional Tanzanian cuisine and supporting local livelihoods. After lunch, head back to Arusha.
This journey is priced to your dates, group size and lodge choices — tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a personal quote within 24 hours.
Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation
- All taxes/VAT
- Round-trip airport transfer
- Meals and drinks as specified in the day-by-day section
Love this itinerary? Let's tailor every detail.
Tell us your dates and who's travelling — a Wildhorn designer will send a personal quote within 24 hours.
