Step into the heart of northern Tanzania on this five-night Simba Serengeti Safari, a journey shaped by ancient landscapes, abundant wildlife and the timeless appeal of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.
Begin in Tarangire National Park, where vast herds of elephants move beneath towering baobabs and the Tarangire River draws wildlife to its banks. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.
Your adventure then leads to the world-famous Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and best-known national park. From its endless plains and remarkable predators to the great migratory herds, the Serengeti delivers some of Africa’s most unforgettable game viewing.
Throughout the journey, you will stay at Simba lodges, each chosen for its comfort, setting and access to the wildlife-rich landscapes of northern Tanzania.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by a Somak representative and transferred to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest national park and home to a large elephant population.
The park’s majestic baobab trees are a striking feature of the landscape, towering above the wildlife that gathers beneath them. Arrive in time for a late lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive, offering your first taste of Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife.
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, where you will enjoy game viewing and a picnic lunch. The park is known for its varied habitats, from groundwater forest and open plains to the shores of Lake Manyara, and offers the chance to spot wildlife including elephants, giraffes, hippos and flamingos.
Continue to Karatu, where you will check in to an accommodation set in the cool highlands above the crater, the lodge offers a peaceful place to rest and prepare for the experiences ahead.
After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands and via the Olduvai Museum. Arrive in the Serengeti National Park in time for a picnic lunch.
Enjoy your first afternoon game drive across the vast plains, perhaps the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. During the migration, enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra move across the landscape, while resident lions, cheetahs and leopards add to the drama of the plains.
On this day enjoy a full day of game drives across the Serengeti, with a picnic lunch allowing you to make the most of your time in the park.
From open grassland and rocky outcrops to riverine woodland, the Serengeti offers endless opportunities for wildlife encounters. Keep watch for the Big Five, as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles and an abundance of birdlife.
For an extraordinary experience, consider an optional early morning hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti, followed by a bubbly bush breakfast, available at an additional cost. Finish off the day with an afternoon game drive.
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater with a picnic lunch. Descend into the 100-square-mile crater, where permanent water and rich grassland support wildlife throughout the year.
Spend the day game viewing on the crater floor, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, rhinos, gazelles and Africa’s big cats. The crater’s enclosed landscape creates an intimate safari experience, with wildlife often seen at close range.
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Arusha, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.
Speak to a specialist for pricing, availability and extension options.
