10 Days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari
10 Days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari
10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari is a fun filled trip which will start and end in Arusha town. You will visit some of the famous attractions in the northern part of Tanzania such as Serengeti national park and Tarangire national park. You will also enjoy seeing the big five during your 10 day Serengeti and Mt Meru safari while you explore the famous Ngorongoro crater which is known for having a variety of wildlife species. During your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari, you will also visit Mount Meru which is the second highest mountain in Tanzania after Mount Kilimanjaro. You will start the hike from Momella gate and also enjoy seeing wildlife species during this hike which makes it unique and unforgettable. You will also visit Tarangire national park during your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari as seen in the itinerary below;
Safari Highlights of the
- Day 1; pick up and drive to Serengeti national park
- Day 2 and 3; full day in Serengeti national park
- Day 4; drive to Ngorongoro crater
- Day 5; drive to Tarangire national park to Arusha
- Day 6; Arusha to Momela gate to Miriakamba hut
- Day 7; Miriakamba hut to Saddle hut
- Day 8; Saddle hut to summit to Miriakamba hut
- Day 9; Miriakamba hut to Momela gate to Arusha
- Day 10; departure
Detailed itinerary
Day 1; pick up and drive to Serengeti national park
You will begin your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari with pick up from the airport by your guide who will welcome you and brief you shortly about your safari. You will continue your drive to Serengeti national park which will begin your wildlife viewing adventures in the northern part of Tanzania.
After checking in at your lodge in Serengeti national park, you will engage in an afternoon game drive to enjoy seeing wildlife species such as elephants, wildebeests, waterbucks, hippos, waterbucks, antelopes, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras and many others. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti heritage luxury tented camps and lodges.
Day 2 and 3; full day in Serengeti national park
Breakfast will be served at your lodge in Serengeti national park as you prepare to engage in game drives during the day. You will engage in a morning game drive during your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari. During the morning hours, wildlife species are very active and can easily be seen.
You will also enjoy seeing wildlife species such as lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, gazelles, elands, impalas, dik dik, kudus, waterbucks and many others while on your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari. You will also enjoy seeing kopjes such as the Simba kopje where lions can be seen at the top of the rock. You will have dinner and overnight at Serengeti heritage luxury tented camps and lodges.
Day 4; drive to Ngorongoro crater
Your guide will drive you to Ngorongoro crater after you have enjoyed your breakfast at your lodge in Serengeti national park. Ngorongoro crater is the world’s largest crater and is famous for having large concentrations of wildlife species such as the big five which includes elephants, lions, buffalos, leopards and rhinos.
After having lunch at your lodge in Ngorongoro conservation area during your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari, you will descend about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater where you will see attractions such as Lake Magadi which is known for having large flocks of flamingos along its shores. You will also see a variety of wildlife species during your safari such as cheetahs, jackals, gazelles, hippos, elands, wildebeests and many others. Dinner and overnight will be at Hhando coffee lodge.
Day 5; drive to Tarangire national park to Arusha
Tarangire national park is famous for its large herds of elephants as well as for having ancient baobab trees. You will be driven to Tarangire national park after breakfast at your lodge in Ngorongoro conservation area.
During your game drives in Tarangire national park, you will enjoy seeing wildlife species such as waterbucks, giraffes, elands, gazelles, lions, leopards among others. This national park is also known for having a big number of bird species which can be seen in different birding locations around the national park. You will be driven to Arusha after your game drive in the national park for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Roika lodge.
Day 6; Arusha to Momela gate to Miriakamba hut
After having breakfast at your lodge in Arusha national park during your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari, your guide will drive you to Momela gate where you will start your hiking adventure on Mount Meru. During your 1st day of hiking the mountain which will take about 5 to 7 hours, you will have an experience of wildlife viewing along the way and enjoy seeing wildlife species such as giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalos among others. You will enjoy views of rivers as well as a waterfall during the hike at the base of the mountain.
The crew you will hike with during your mount Meru adventure will meet you at the gate. You will have a short briefing before starting your ascend. You will move with your packed lunches which you will have along the way to Miriakamba hut where you will spend the night.
Day 7; Miriakamba hut to Saddle hut
You will wake up and enjoy breakfast prepared by your cook before continuing your hike on mount Meru from Miriakamba hut. You will be accompanied by a ranger guide as you climb the steep trail on your way to Saddle hut.
During your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari you will also enjoy views of the crater and hike for about 3 to 5 hours. You will have your dinner early at Saddle hut as you prepare for your hike to the summit of Mount Meru.
Day 8; Saddle hut to summit to Miriakamba hut
You will start your day with an early breakfast as you prepare for your hike to the summit from Saddle hut. You will start your ascend to the summit of mount Meru which is Tanzania’s second highest mountain after Mount Kilimanjaro. This hike will take about 10 to 12 hours.
You will hike along rocky ridges and cliffs on the mountain and then spend some time at the peak of mount Meru (4565 meters). You will start your descend from the peak to saddle hut where you will take a break before continuing to Miriakamba hut for dinner and overnight.
Day 9; Miriakamba hut to Momela gate to Arusha
After having breakfast at Miriakamba hut, you will start your descend back to Momela gate through forests and meadows where wildlife species can be seen along the way. You will be rewarded with certificates after completing your hiking adventure on Mount Meru.
Your guide will drive you to your hotel in Arusha after this experience for dinner and overnight at Tulia boutique hotel and spa.
Day 10; Departure
On the last day of your 10 days Serengeti and Mt Meru safari, you will have breakfast and check out of your hotel and proceed to the airport which will bring your safari to an end.
The safari and tour prices below include
- all day game drives as per sample itinerary
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Animal tours according to your itinerary preferences
- Private 4-wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch
- Professional safari and tour guide/driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Price quoted per person sharing
The safari and tour prices below exclude
- Drinks and mineral water
- Laundry
- Items of personal nature
- International and local airfares
- Airport taxes Any airport transfers & hotel accommodation before/after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
