Best-Price Tanzania Migration, Manyara & Karatu (Private Fly/Drive)

$4,530 - $4,810

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Overview

Beginning with a night at a pleasant lodge in Arusha, this comprehensive and affordable tour takes in northern Tanzania's best game-viewing destinations. You are in the hands of an experienced driver-guide and their specially adapted safari vehicle, moving overland between Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. You enjoy dramatic Rift Valley scenery all the way and the chance to view some of East Africa's most iconic images: waves of wildebeest herds in season, red-robed Maasai tribesmen, shimmering soda lakes and the steep-sided Ngorongoro Crater.

Well-located accommodation lines the way. You stay in a mixture of lodges and tented camps, each time with your own private bathroom and plenty of opportunity to sit and enjoy the views. Activities revolve around the movement of animals, especially in Serengeti National Park where your camp has been set up to allow you to view the wildebeest herds. You sit back on exciting game drives in Lake Manyara National Park as well as the Serengeti, and you can look forward to a full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa's easiest Big 5-spotting as well as extraordinary concentrations of other animals.

A flight back to Arusha on the last day removes the prospect of an all-day drive, and you end the safari back at Arusha Airport for your onward connections. Well-priced and offering good value for money, this tour suits budget-minded and first-time safari travellers looking to explore Tanzania's classic destinations without sacrificing the wildlife experience.

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
  • All northern Tanzania's best game-viewing destinations
  • See the Wildebeest Migration, Big 5 viewing and huge flocks of flamingos
  • Excellent photographic opportunities for keen photographers
  • En suite lodge and tented camp accommodation throughout
  • Experienced driver-guide and specialised safari vehicle
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Summary

Tour Duration: 8 days
Start: Arusha, Tanzania
End: Serengeti, Tanzania

Destinations visited

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Lake Manyara
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Ngorongoro Crater
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Accommodations visited

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Arusha, Tanzania

Rivertrees Country Inn
1 Nights
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Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Maramboi Tented Lodge
2 Nights
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Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Farm House
2 Nights
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Serengeti, Tanzania

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
2 Nights

Itinerary

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  • The perfect place to relax | Rivertrees Country Inn
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  • Spot the local wildlife in the trees around the estate.
  • Rivertrees Country Inn - The Farmhouse.
  • Rivertrees Country Inn's lush green grounds.
  • The perfect place to relax | Rivertrees Country Inn
  • Spot the local wildlife in the trees around the estate.
  • The River House interior.
  • Down-to-earth comfort that invokes a warm sense of feeling at home.
  • Dine indoors or alfresco at Rivertrees.
  • The River House living room.
  • Ready for an evening bonfire.
  • Enjoy the freshest coffee from Arusha's coffee plantations.
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Itinerary information

Your safari begins in Arusha where you are collected by your guide and driven to Rivertrees Country Inn, lying just 25 kilometres / 15 miles from Kilimanjaro International Airport and sitting snugly in the foothills of Mount Meru. A former coffee farm, Rivertrees now features attractive cottages dotted along the river banks or set under shady trees in the lush gardens. It is the perfect overnight stop before your safari begins the following day; enjoy a walk around the gardens, relax in the lounge and perhaps spot a bird or two before sitting down to dinner under a thatched roof. Rivertrees offers complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access and there is even an optional massage service if you would like to really unwind after a long flight.

Rivertrees Country Inn information

  • Well-appointed and spacious rooms

  • Nestled in a tranquil forest setting in the foothills of Mount Meru

  • Superb views of Kilimanjaro, the world's tallest free-standing mountain

  • Conveniently located near Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airports

  • Situated alongside Arusha National Park

  • Phenomenal birdlife around the estate

Bed & Breakfast

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  • Dine alfresco on the deck.
  • Tranquil sundowners.
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  • Maramboi Tented Lodge's expansive pool and dining deck.
  • Dine alfresco on the deck.
  • Enjoy evenings fireside and under the stars.
  • Families with children are welcomed and easily accommodated.
  • Take a refreshing dip on hot summer days.
  • Maramboi Tented Lodge's expansive pool and dining deck.
  • A tented suite, built on a wooden deck and shaded by a thatched roof which naturally helps to controls the temperature.
  • The swimming pool deck looks out over to Lake Manyara.
  • Indulge in a massage at the lodge's wellness tent.
  • Tranquil sundowners.
  • Aerial shot of Maramboi Tented Lodge.
  • Spot wildlife right from your suite.
"4 = completely satisfied – great service / perfect"
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After breakfast at Rivertrees it is time to head for your first safari destination: Lake Manyara. A shallow alkaline lake, Manyara is most famous for its flamingos that are resident in huge numbers at certain times of year. Naturally a bird-watching paradise, the lake is largely protected by a national park and you have an opportunity to explore its various habitats. Game drives take you into the Lake Manyara National Park itself, most famous for its tree-climbing lions but home also to buffalo, giraffe and large-tusked elephants. Your accommodation, Maramboi Tented Lodge, lies close to Lake Manyara and its rooms offers magnificent views over the lake and its dramatic Rift Valley scenery.

Maramboi Tented Lodge information

  • Classic safari camp overlooking Lake Manyara

  • Located in the area's migratory corridor - plenty of plains game around camp

  • Very spacious tented suites

  • Superb swimming pool area

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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  • Ngorongoro Farm House.
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  • Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast as your eyes' feast on the stunning surrounding coffee farm.
  • Watch as the candles around the room flicker as you have a soothing soak in the large bathtub.
  • Learn about Tanzanian coffee on a walk around the plantation with a Masaai warrior.
  • Relax in the comfy couches in the communal lounge with a good book, soaking up the tranquil setting.
  • Ngorongoro Farmhouse
  • This spacious country house offers the freedom to relax in a truly tranquil setting.
  • Allow the staff to organise a romantic dinner by the pool complete with lanterns and candles.
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Travelling onto the Ngorongoro Highlands, you pass through a pleasant rural landscape of traditional thatched villages and herdsmen with their cattle. Your destination is the town of Karatu, set in a fertile agricultural region and home to your accommodation for the next two nights. A beautifully restored manor house on a working coffee estate, Ngorongoro Farmhouse makes the perfect base from which to explore Ngorongoro Crater. There is a swimming pool, Internet access and a massage therapist on the one hand as well as serene gardens and silent views of the brooding Oldeani Volcano on the other. The next day is enjoyed on a full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to Africa’s densest concentration of large mammals as well as all of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo), usually seen over the course of a single day.

Ngorongoro Farm House information

  • Tranquil lodge set within beautiful gardens

  • Great value for money

  • Visit the nearby Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara

  • Explore the local village of Karatu

Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

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  • Enjoy a camp fire at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.
  • Wildebeest Migration located close to Serengeti Kati Kati Camp.
  • Serengeti Kati Kati Camp tent interior.
  • Enjoy a traditional tented experience while enjoying excellent service and hospitality.
  • Explore the landscape with your skilled and knowledgeable safari guide.
  • Tented suites are down-to-earth and are equipped with all of the essentials including an en suite bathroom.
  • Transport yourself back in time to the simplicity of a bygone era.
  • The iconic plains of the Serengeti wait to be explored on morning, afternoon and full-day game drives.
  • See ample plains game including zebra, giraffe and antelope as well as big game predators.
  • Evenings are for exchanging stories and unforgettable safari moments around the campfire.
  • The friendly staff will ensure you are energised with healthy and wholesome meals.
  • Here in the Serengeti you are truly out in the African wilderness.
  • The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience.
"exceeded expectations"
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Kim Mowder
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The landscape flattens out as you travel into the central Serengeti Reserve and Kati Kati Camp, a semi-permanent, mobile tented camp strategically positioned to deliver the best possible views of the Wildebeest Migration. One of nature’s greatest spectacles, the Migration sees nearly two million animals – wildebeest, zebra and gazelles – trekking through the Serengeti/Masai Mara ecosystem and attracting the attentions of Africa’s biggest predators: big cats, wild dogs and spotted hyenas. You have several game drives to look forward to and a traditional safari experience on your return to camp. Your tent at Kati Kati has all the comforts you need: each is fitted with either a king-sized bed or twins and has an en suite bathroom with hot-water bucket shower and flush toilet.

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You enjoy a final breakfast at Kati Kati before a short drive to a bush airstrip and a scheduled charter flight back to Arusha. This cuts out an all-day drive, and puts you at Kilimanjaro International Airport in plenty of time for your onward travel arrangements.

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Rates

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2025-10-01 - 2025-10-31 $4,780
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 $4,530
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 $4,810

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Expert Opinion

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Jessica Robertson

Jessica Robertson

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A perfect tour for those looking for great value for money with ideal locations to explore the highlights of northern Tanzania.

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What’s Included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Meals:
  • Rivertrees Country Inn : Bed & Breakfast
  • Maramboi Tented Lodge : Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)
  • Ngorongoro Farm House : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Serengeti Kati Kati Camp : Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • All necessary permits, conservancy and park fees
  • All activities specified, including morning and evening game drives each full day on safari
  • All activities as per itinerary
  • Flight from Serengeti/Seronera to Kilimanjaro (Y Class)
  • Park Fees and Camping Fees
  • Transport in a 5 seater Vehicle
  • All transfers during your itinerary
  • The Positive Impact of your trip to Africa
  • 24/7 assistance and support during your trip
  • Complete financial protection with our Money-Back Guarantee

What’s Excluded?

  • Your international flights to and from Africa + any related taxes
  • Any travel visas you require (though we help you with this)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (eg. travel insurance, souvenirs)
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