Arusha, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater
All Year Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
No Accommodation
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Bush 2 City representative will welcome you with a warm “Jambo, Karibu Tanzania!” and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax and prepare for your private safari adventure beginning the following day.
Arusha (City)
After breakfast and a short safari briefing, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive among ancient baobab trees, searching for the park’s famous elephant herds, lions, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife. Later, continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, exploring its baobab-dotted landscapes and searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and leisure before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Later, return for dinner and overnight.
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After breakfast, leave Central Serengeti and follow the Great Wildebeest Migration—south to Ndutu from December to March for the calving season, or north to the Mara River from July to October for possible river crossings. Spend the day tracking the herds and predators before continuing to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, spend a full day following the Great Wildebeest Migration, either in Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti during the calving season or in the Northern Serengeti during the Mara River crossing season. Track the vast herds and predators throughout the day, with lunch during the safari, before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
If the Great Migration is in the Southern Serengeti, spend another full day following the herds across the Ndutu and southern plains. If the migration is in the Northern Serengeti, enjoy a morning game drive following the herds before travelling back to Central Serengeti in the afternoon. Continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the crater floor for a game drive. Explore this wildlife-rich ecosystem in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and the rare black rhino, with lunch served in the crater. Later, ascend and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge until your scheduled transfer. Your driver will then provide seamless, private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure.
Looking to extend your journey? We highly recommend adding a few days to explore Tanzania's beautiful islands, including Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia, for an idyllic finale to your safari adventure.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
No Accommodation
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.
No Accommodation
The operator can assist in choosing your international flights, but booking them will be your responsibility.
Fly in and out of Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha, or use Arusha Airport (ARK) for flights via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
Airport transfers to and from are included.
Travel Documents for Tanzania
For your Tanzania safari, please ensure that you have the correct travel documents before departure:
For children: Each child must have their own valid passport, required visa and applicable mandatory travel insurance. Additional documentation, such as parental consent, may be required when travelling without one or both parents.
Entry requirements vary according to nationality and may change. Travellers are responsible for checking the latest official Tanzania entry, visa, health and insurance requirements before departure.
How to Book This Safari
To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.
Deposits
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your Tanzania safari. If the itinerary includes domestic or regional flights, the full airfare may be required at the time of booking and will be charged separately from the safari deposit.
Final Payment
The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before departure. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with the cost of any included domestic or regional flights.
All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Travel Insurance
All travelers are required to have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travel insurance should be arranged independently by the traveler.
Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and become effective once received by Bush 2 City Adventure.
120–60 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
59–45 days before departure: 80% cancellation fee
44 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee
Issued domestic flight tickets within Kenya are non-refundable. Their cost will therefore be excluded from any refund otherwise due under the cancellation schedule above.
No refunds will be provided for no-shows or any accommodation, activities, transfers, meals or other services not used after the safari has commenced.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to provide protection against eligible cancellation costs, trip interruption, medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions
Click here to find Bush 2 City`s Travel Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights are not included in your Tanzania safari package. They must be booked, paid for and managed directly by you.
For safaris starting and ending in Arusha, we recommend flying to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), the main international gateway serving Arusha and Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Unless otherwise stated in your confirmed itinerary, flights should be arranged as follows:
Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Arusha Airport (ARK) primarily serves domestic and regional flights. Travellers may also reach Arusha via connecting flights through Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Nairobi (NBO), depending on the available flight schedule and routing.
Bush 2 City Adventure can recommend suitable international flight options that align with your safari itinerary. However, the final booking, payment and management of international flights remain your responsibility.
Before booking, please confirm your travel dates and flight times against your safari itinerary. You should also check passport, visa, transit, connection, check-in and baggage requirements for your complete journey.
Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions caused by third-party airlines.
Domestic and Regional Flights
Where domestic or regional flights are included in your Tanzania safari, Bush 2 City Adventure will arrange and book them on your behalf. Confirmed flight details will be provided before departure.
Safari flights commonly have strict baggage limits and normally require soft-sided luggage. Please follow the specific baggage instructions provided with each confirmed flight.
Flight schedules may change due to weather, operational requirements or circumstances beyond our control. If a flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in finding a suitable available alternative. Once travel has commenced, delays, cancellations and other disruptions remain subject to the operating airline’s conditions.
Important Travel Responsibility
Please ensure your international flights allow sufficient time for immigration, customs, baggage collection, airport transfers and onward connections.
If your journey requires a connection between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha Airport (ARK), please allow sufficient time for the road transfer between the two airports.
If an independently booked international flight causes you to miss part of your safari or a domestic or regional connection, any additional accommodation, transfers, meals, replacement flights or itinerary changes will be at the traveller’s expense.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage problems and other unexpected travel disruptions.
Health & Medical Considerations
Travellers should be in reasonably good health for a Tanzania safari. Some activities may involve early starts, walking, extended game drives and travel over rough or uneven terrain.
If you have a medical condition, limited mobility, allergies or other requirements that may affect your safari, consult your doctor before travelling and inform Bush 2 City Adventure in advance.
Vaccinations & Malaria
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate may be required when entering Tanzania if you are arriving from, or have transited for an extended period through, a country where yellow fever is a risk. If applicable, keep the original certificate with your passport and carry it during your journey.
Malaria is present in parts of Tanzania. Consult your doctor or a qualified travel-health specialist well before departure for advice on malaria prevention and any recommended vaccinations based on your personal health and travel plans.
Medication, Diet & Insurance
Bring sufficient prescription medication for your entire journey and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage. Medication should remain in its original labelled packaging, together with a copy of the prescription where appropriate.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, allergies, medical conditions or mobility needs so that suitable arrangements can be made where possible.
Travellers should have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation, in addition to any mandatory inbound travel insurance required for entry into Tanzania.
Health, vaccination and entry requirements may change. Travellers are responsible for obtaining professional medical advice and confirming the latest Tanzania health requirements before departure.
Recommended Safari Reading
Would you like to learn more about Tanzania before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s wildlife, landscapes, conservation history and safari heritage.
Our favourites include The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes and The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals by Jonathan Kingdon for identifying and understanding the wildlife you may encounter. Serengeti Shall Not Die by Bernhard and Michael Grzimek provides an important perspective on the Serengeti ecosystem and its conservation legacy.
For a broader connection to Tanzania, books covering the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Maasai people can provide additional insight into the landscapes, wildlife and cultures you may experience during your journey.
Reading is completely optional, but it is an enjoyable way to prepare for your Tanzania safari and gain a deeper appreciation of the places you will visit.
Weather
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination, generally offering warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. Temperatures vary depending on altitude, season and location. Higher-altitude areas, particularly the Ngorongoro Highlands, can become quite cool after sunset and during early-morning game drives, while lower areas such as Serengeti and Tarangire are generally warmer.
The main dry season is typically from June to October, with another generally drier period from January to February. The long rains usually occur from March to May, while the short rains generally fall between October and December. Rainfall patterns can vary from year to year and between different regions.
The green season brings lush landscapes, fewer visitors in some areas and excellent opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography. Pack light, comfortable clothing for warm days, a fleece or jacket for cool mornings and evenings, and a lightweight waterproof jacket during the wetter months.
We recommend checking the latest weather forecast for the areas included in your safari shortly before departure, as local conditions can change.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colours, including lightweight shirts, long trousers and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent, together with a light jacket or fleece for cooler early-morning and evening game drives. A lightweight waterproof jacket is also recommended, particularly during the rainy seasons.
Useful safari essentials include binoculars, a camera, charging equipment or spare batteries, a reusable water bottle, personal medication and all required travel documents. A small flashlight or headlamp can also be useful at safari camps and lodges.
Keep your passport, visa documents, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if applicable, proof of required travel insurance, valuables and essential medication in your carry-on luggage.
If your Tanzania safari includes domestic flights or small safari aircraft, pack light and use soft-sided luggage. Strict baggage weight and size limits may apply, so always follow the baggage instructions provided with your confirmed flight details.
Arusha, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater
All Year Round
The hotel we select comply with our high standards and requirement per category.
No Accommodation
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Bush 2 City representative will welcome you with a warm “Jambo, Karibu Tanzania!” and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax and prepare for your private safari adventure beginning the following day.
Arusha (City)
After breakfast and a short safari briefing, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive among ancient baobab trees, searching for the park’s famous elephant herds, lions, buffalo, giraffes and other wildlife. Later, continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, exploring its baobab-dotted landscapes and searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch and leisure before heading out for an afternoon game drive. Later, return for dinner and overnight.
c
After breakfast, leave Central Serengeti and follow the Great Wildebeest Migration—south to Ndutu from December to March for the calving season, or north to the Mara River from July to October for possible river crossings. Spend the day tracking the herds and predators before continuing to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, spend a full day following the Great Wildebeest Migration, either in Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti during the calving season or in the Northern Serengeti during the Mara River crossing season. Track the vast herds and predators throughout the day, with lunch during the safari, before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
If the Great Migration is in the Southern Serengeti, spend another full day following the herds across the Ndutu and southern plains. If the migration is in the Northern Serengeti, enjoy a morning game drive following the herds before travelling back to Central Serengeti in the afternoon. Continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the crater floor for a game drive. Explore this wildlife-rich ecosystem in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and the rare black rhino, with lunch served in the crater. Later, ascend and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge until your scheduled transfer. Your driver will then provide seamless, private transport to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international departure.
Looking to extend your journey? We highly recommend adding a few days to explore Tanzania's beautiful islands, including Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia, for an idyllic finale to your safari adventure.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
No Accommodation
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.
No Accommodation
The operator can assist in choosing your international flights, but booking them will be your responsibility.
Fly in and out of Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) near Arusha, or use Arusha Airport (ARK) for flights via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
Airport transfers to and from are included.
Travel Documents for Tanzania
For your Tanzania safari, please ensure that you have the correct travel documents before departure:
For children: Each child must have their own valid passport, required visa and applicable mandatory travel insurance. Additional documentation, such as parental consent, may be required when travelling without one or both parents.
Entry requirements vary according to nationality and may change. Travellers are responsible for checking the latest official Tanzania entry, visa, health and insurance requirements before departure.
How to Book This Safari
To book this safari, click “Get a Free Quote” and complete the request form. Please make sure your details are correct, including your full name, email address, phone number, travel dates, and number of travelers, so our safari team can prepare the right proposal for you.
Deposits
A 30% deposit is required to confirm your Tanzania safari. If the itinerary includes domestic or regional flights, the full airfare may be required at the time of booking and will be charged separately from the safari deposit.
Final Payment
The remaining safari balance is due 45 days before departure. For bookings made within 45 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm the booking, together with the cost of any included domestic or regional flights.
All bookings are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions.
Travel Insurance
All travelers are required to have adequate comprehensive travel and medical insurance for the entire trip, including coverage for medical expenses and repatriation. We also strongly recommend coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency evacuation, and loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings. Travel insurance should be arranged independently by the traveler.
Full details: Bush 2 City Adventure Booking Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing and become effective once received by Bush 2 City Adventure.
120–60 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee
59–45 days before departure: 80% cancellation fee
44 days or less before departure: 100% cancellation fee
Issued domestic flight tickets within Kenya are non-refundable. Their cost will therefore be excluded from any refund otherwise due under the cancellation schedule above.
No refunds will be provided for no-shows or any accommodation, activities, transfers, meals or other services not used after the safari has commenced.
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance to provide protection against eligible cancellation costs, trip interruption, medical emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances.
All cancellations and refunds are subject to Bush 2 City Adventure’s Booking Terms & Conditions
Click here to find Bush 2 City`s Travel Terms & Conditions.
International Flights
International flights are not included in your Tanzania safari package. They must be booked, paid for and managed directly by you.
For safaris starting and ending in Arusha, we recommend flying to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), the main international gateway serving Arusha and Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Unless otherwise stated in your confirmed itinerary, flights should be arranged as follows:
Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Arusha Airport (ARK) primarily serves domestic and regional flights. Travellers may also reach Arusha via connecting flights through Dar es Salaam (DAR) or Nairobi (NBO), depending on the available flight schedule and routing.
Bush 2 City Adventure can recommend suitable international flight options that align with your safari itinerary. However, the final booking, payment and management of international flights remain your responsibility.
Before booking, please confirm your travel dates and flight times against your safari itinerary. You should also check passport, visa, transit, connection, check-in and baggage requirements for your complete journey.
Bush 2 City Adventure is not responsible for international flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, schedule changes or other disruptions caused by third-party airlines.
Domestic and Regional Flights
Where domestic or regional flights are included in your Tanzania safari, Bush 2 City Adventure will arrange and book them on your behalf. Confirmed flight details will be provided before departure.
Safari flights commonly have strict baggage limits and normally require soft-sided luggage. Please follow the specific baggage instructions provided with each confirmed flight.
Flight schedules may change due to weather, operational requirements or circumstances beyond our control. If a flight is cancelled or significantly changed before travel, we will assist in finding a suitable available alternative. Once travel has commenced, delays, cancellations and other disruptions remain subject to the operating airline’s conditions.
Important Travel Responsibility
Please ensure your international flights allow sufficient time for immigration, customs, baggage collection, airport transfers and onward connections.
If your journey requires a connection between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha Airport (ARK), please allow sufficient time for the road transfer between the two airports.
If an independently booked international flight causes you to miss part of your safari or a domestic or regional connection, any additional accommodation, transfers, meals, replacement flights or itinerary changes will be at the traveller’s expense.
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering flight delays, cancellations, missed connections, baggage problems and other unexpected travel disruptions.
Health & Medical Considerations
Travellers should be in reasonably good health for a Tanzania safari. Some activities may involve early starts, walking, extended game drives and travel over rough or uneven terrain.
If you have a medical condition, limited mobility, allergies or other requirements that may affect your safari, consult your doctor before travelling and inform Bush 2 City Adventure in advance.
Vaccinations & Malaria
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate may be required when entering Tanzania if you are arriving from, or have transited for an extended period through, a country where yellow fever is a risk. If applicable, keep the original certificate with your passport and carry it during your journey.
Malaria is present in parts of Tanzania. Consult your doctor or a qualified travel-health specialist well before departure for advice on malaria prevention and any recommended vaccinations based on your personal health and travel plans.
Medication, Diet & Insurance
Bring sufficient prescription medication for your entire journey and keep essential medication in your carry-on luggage. Medication should remain in its original labelled packaging, together with a copy of the prescription where appropriate.
Please inform us in advance of any dietary requirements, allergies, medical conditions or mobility needs so that suitable arrangements can be made where possible.
Travellers should have appropriate travel and medical insurance covering emergency medical treatment, evacuation and repatriation, in addition to any mandatory inbound travel insurance required for entry into Tanzania.
Health, vaccination and entry requirements may change. Travellers are responsible for obtaining professional medical advice and confirming the latest Tanzania health requirements before departure.
Recommended Safari Reading
Would you like to learn more about Tanzania before your safari? These recommended books offer fascinating insights into the country’s wildlife, landscapes, conservation history and safari heritage.
Our favourites include The Safari Companion by Richard D. Estes and The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals by Jonathan Kingdon for identifying and understanding the wildlife you may encounter. Serengeti Shall Not Die by Bernhard and Michael Grzimek provides an important perspective on the Serengeti ecosystem and its conservation legacy.
For a broader connection to Tanzania, books covering the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Maasai people can provide additional insight into the landscapes, wildlife and cultures you may experience during your journey.
Reading is completely optional, but it is an enjoyable way to prepare for your Tanzania safari and gain a deeper appreciation of the places you will visit.
Weather
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination, generally offering warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. Temperatures vary depending on altitude, season and location. Higher-altitude areas, particularly the Ngorongoro Highlands, can become quite cool after sunset and during early-morning game drives, while lower areas such as Serengeti and Tarangire are generally warmer.
The main dry season is typically from June to October, with another generally drier period from January to February. The long rains usually occur from March to May, while the short rains generally fall between October and December. Rainfall patterns can vary from year to year and between different regions.
The green season brings lush landscapes, fewer visitors in some areas and excellent opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography. Pack light, comfortable clothing for warm days, a fleece or jacket for cool mornings and evenings, and a lightweight waterproof jacket during the wetter months.
We recommend checking the latest weather forecast for the areas included in your safari shortly before departure, as local conditions can change.
What to Pack
Pack light, comfortable safari clothing in neutral colours, including lightweight shirts, long trousers and comfortable walking shoes. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and insect repellent, together with a light jacket or fleece for cooler early-morning and evening game drives. A lightweight waterproof jacket is also recommended, particularly during the rainy seasons.
Useful safari essentials include binoculars, a camera, charging equipment or spare batteries, a reusable water bottle, personal medication and all required travel documents. A small flashlight or headlamp can also be useful at safari camps and lodges.
Keep your passport, visa documents, Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate if applicable, proof of required travel insurance, valuables and essential medication in your carry-on luggage.
If your Tanzania safari includes domestic flights or small safari aircraft, pack light and use soft-sided luggage. Strict baggage weight and size limits may apply, so always follow the baggage instructions provided with your confirmed flight details.
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