When is the best time to visit East Africa for a safari?

The dry seasons (June–October and January–February) offer the best game viewing across East Africa. Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda is excellent year-round. The Great Migration peaks in Tanzania's Serengeti from July to September.

How much does a gorilla trekking safari in Uganda cost?

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $800 USD per person. Lavida Africa Safaris offers complete gorilla trekking packages including accommodation, transport, and guiding from competitive all-inclusive rates. Contact us for a personalised quote.

Do you offer customised safari itineraries?

Yes. Every Lavida Africa Safaris itinerary is tailor-made for each client. We design trips around your travel dates, group size, interests, fitness level, and budget — across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, and Zanzibar.

Is it safe to travel to Uganda and East Africa?

Uganda and most of East Africa are safe for tourists. Lavida Africa Safaris monitors travel advisories closely and only operates in areas with a strong safety record. Our experienced guides accompany all guests throughout their trip.

What is included in your safari packages?

Our packages typically include airport transfers, accommodation (budget to luxury lodges), all meals, park entry fees, professional guide, and game drives or trekking activities. International flights and personal items are usually excluded. We provide a clear inclusions list for every itinerary.

Tanzania Package 5 | Lavida Africa Safaris

Safari Overview

This 8-day safari takes you up close with Africa’s best wildlife. Explore Tarangire, home of elephants and spectacular birdlife, the legendary Serengeti for migration and predator viewing, and the Ngorongoro Crater, a distinct world wonder. Stay at outstanding lodges for unmatched comfort and enjoyment.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Arusha – Tanzania

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Legendary Lodge, set in tropical gardens on a coffee farm. Check-in, relax, and enjoy a welcome dinner with briefing by your head guide.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park and check-in at Tarangire Treetops lodge. Afternoon game drive in search of giraffes, elephants, zebras, hartebeest, gazelles, and birds including the giant martial eagle. Welcome lunch included.

Day 3: Abundant Game Viewing in Tarangire

Morning and afternoon guided game drives. Enjoy a sundowner and optional night game drive to spot nocturnal animals like African wildcats, leopards, lions, and hyenas. Overnight at Tarangire Treetops.

Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater

Checkout and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Ngorongoro. Witness Maasai homesteads and explore the 2,000-foot-deep Ngorongoro Crater. Check-in at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for stunning crater views.

Day 5: Game Drives in Ngorongoro Crater

Full-day crater exploration with zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. Evening visit to a Maasai village to experience their cultural traditions. Overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.

Day 6: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park and check-in at Singita Faru Faru Lodge in Grumeti. Afternoon game drive with sundowner cocktail, returning to lodge for dinner.

Day 7: Game Drives in Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives with sightings of the Big Five, cheetahs, gazelles, giraffes, warthogs, impalas, and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Overnight at Singita Faru Faru Lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Arusha & Depart

After breakfast, chartered flight to Arusha. Lunch at Legendary Lodge and relaxed afternoon in a dayroom, followed by transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. End of safari.

Safari Inclusions

Park fees and permits
All activities as per itinerary
Accommodation in luxury lodges
Professional driver-guide
All meals and drinking water
Transfers within Tanzania

Safari Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees and travel insurance
Tips
Personal items and souvenirs
Government-imposed park fee increases

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