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Tanzania Simba Adventure Safari

6 nights, 7 days · Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands & Ngorongoro Crater

From US$2,885 per person

Sharing, based on 6 travellers, 1 Apr – 31 May 2027

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Two elephants side by side
Male lion walking on the plains
Flamingos and wildebeest on the lake shore in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Grey crowned cranes walking on grassland

Overview

This Simba Adventure Safari explores rich wildlife locations of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Discover Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, certainly the most popular safari itinerary and a must experience! The package includes full board accommodation in luxury camps and lodges, transportation in 4x4wd Land Cruisers, guaranteed window seats for ease of game viewing and photography, processional guides, park fees and game drives targeting the Big Five.

Highlights

  • 2 nights in Tarangire National Park at Tarangire Simba Lodge
  • 2 nights in Serengeti National Park at Serengeti Simba Lodge
  • 1 night in Ngorongoro Highlands at Karatu Simba Lodge
  • 1 night in Ngorongoro Crater at Karatu Simba Lodge
Length
6 nights, 7 days
Starts and ends
Arusha
Travel style
Road safari
Vehicle
Exclusive-use 4x4 Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
Priced for
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 travellers
Can be changed?
Yes, every safari is private and tailor-made
Map of Tanzania safari destinations
Where this safari goes.

Day by day

Day 1 - Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National ParkTarangire Simba Lodge

07:00hrs Meet up with our hospitality Representative and your dedicated safari driver guide at your hotel in Arusha or on arrival at airport. After introductions and a pre-safari briefing, depart and drive to Tarangire National Park to arrive in the early afternoon in time for check-in and lunch followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim.

Later embark on an afternoon game viewing drive in the park. The sixth largest national park in Tanzania. The park derived its name from the mighty Tarangire River that crosses through its beautiful landscape. Visitors to the park can expect to see large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and cape buffalo. Other common resident animals include waterbuck, giraffe, dik dik, impala, eland, Grant's gazelle, vervet monkey, banded mongoose, and olive baboon. Predators in Tarangire include African lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, honey badger, and African wild dog.

Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinks not included

Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire National Park

Day 2 - Tarangire National ParkTarangire Simba Lodge

Whole day in the park with morning and afternoon game viewing drives. One of the key attractions that have made Tarangire National Park to become internationally popular is its largest elephant population which in fact is considered to be the highest in the whole of Tanzania. As the dry season from June to October progresses and terrain becomes even drier, you will see numerous large elephant herds of about 300 individuals per herd digging the dry riverbed of Tarangire River in search for underground streams of water to quench their thirst.

The oldest known elephant to give birth to twins is found in Tarangire. Another unique feature is the baobab tree also referred to as the "Tree of Life". It is ‘gigantic’ in nature and can store within its trunk 300 - 1000 liters of water. They have a long-life span and can survive up to six hundred (600) years. This tree is a significant source of food to various animals which normally feed on its edible seed.

Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included

Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire National Park

Day 3 - Tarangire to Serengeti National ParkSerengeti Simba Lodge

After a sumptuous breakfast, and early start for Serengeti National Park with game viewing en-route to your camp. Lunch in the camp followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim in the infinity swimming pool or just marvel at the endless Savannas dotted with wildlife!

Later depart for an afternoon game viewing drive before returning to the lodge in time early evening to refresh for dinner and overnight.

Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included

Overnight: Serengeti Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti National Park

Day 4 - Serengeti National ParkSerengeti Simba Lodge

Whole day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game viewing drive in the park, apart from the Selous National Park, this is the largest of all the Parks in Tanzania, summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale which has no parallel anywhere in the world.

Even during the height of the migration towards the Masai Mara, there is a huge concentration of plains game in the Reserve, mainly concentrated around the watering places, and with good chances also of seeing the predators at work.

Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included

Overnight: Serengeti Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti National Park

Day 5 - Serengeti to Karatu, Ngorongoro HighlandsKaratu Simba Lodge

Early breakfast in the lodge, check-out and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area with a brief stop at the Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge the 'Cradle of Mankind' is world famous for the Archaeological discoveries made there by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey. After the visit, drive on climbing to an altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here, your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”

You will arrive in the early afternoon in time for check-in an lunch.

An afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim in the lodge's infinity pool.

All meals at your lodge.

Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included

Overnight: Karatu Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 6 - Ngorongoro Highlands to the CraterKaratu Simba Lodge

Breakfast in the lodge and then drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a day of game viewing drives on the Crater floor.

The Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe.

Enjoy your lunch box at a designated picnic sight in the crater. As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner.

Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included

Overnight: Karatu Simba Lodge
Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7 - Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha & Departure

After breakfast n the lodge, depart ad drive to Arusha town to arrive in the early afternoon for a a farewell lunch at Arusha Serena Hotel hosted by Afio Mai Africa Safaris.

Later transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your travel home.

Note: Day room/s to refresh and relax before the airport transfer can be reserved at an extra cost on request.

Meals & drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included); Drinks not included

Prices for 2026–2027

US dollars per person sharing a double or twin room, by group size and travel season.

Group size1 Nov – 15 Dec 202616 Dec – 31 Dec 20261 Jan – 31 Mar 20271 Apr – 31 May 20271 Jun – 31 Oct 20271 Nov – 15 Dec 202716 Dec – 31 Dec 2027
2 travellersUS$4,485US$4,590US$4,485US$4,140US$4,590US$4,485US$4,590
3 travellersUS$3,885US$3,990US$3,885US$3,540US$3,990US$3,885US$3,990
4 travellersUS$3,565US$3,670US$3,565US$3,220US$3,670US$3,565US$3,670
5 travellersUS$3,345US$3,450US$3,345US$3,010US$3,450US$3,345US$3,450
6 travellersUS$3,225US$3,330US$3,225US$2,885US$3,330US$3,225US$3,330
Single room supplementUS$230US$230US$230US$150US$230US$230US$230

2027 Easter supplement: US$40 per person for travel on 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April.

This tour is not available to solo travelers.

This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.

Rates are per person in US dollars, sharing a double or twin room, and exclude international flights. Prices change if you alter the itinerary; ask us for a quote for your exact dates.

What's included

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Drinks

Where you stay

We book one of these lodges or camps for each stop, depending on availability and your preference.

  • Tarangire Simba Lodge
  • Serengeti Simba Lodge
  • Karatu Simba Lodge

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What travellers say

It was an incredible experience; one we hope to repeat in Tanzania this time. Your staff, choice of locations, accommodation, food, personalized service, and beautiful animals far surpassed our expectations! We would not consider coming back with any other company.

Juan & Ryan Steller

My wife and I went on our first safari and decided to use Afio Mai Africa Safaris. We had an incredible time! Tevin made planning our safari extremely easy and was very responsive to any questions we had. Our driver was very professional and knowledgeable about all the animals and birds. We saw the big five, the small five, the ugly five, and many others.

DennisLake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara
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Reviews from Afio Mai Africa Safaris travellers, as published on afiomai.com.

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