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Short, but very sweet, northern Serengeti safari

7 days from £4200pp

This itinerary is perfect for those short on time but wanting an amazing safari experience in arguably the best large wildlife viewing place on earth. After your international flights you will have a necessary night in Arusha city where you can relax and get ready for your safari adventure the next day. The next morning you will be whisked away by light aircraft and into the mighty Serengeti in time for lunch with stunning scenery and wildlife in the background. The exact itinerary mentioned falls within one week, including international flights, but it is also possible, and very easy, to add some time in Zanzibar.

All of the itineraries that you see on our website are samples of what is possible, every holiday that we operate is completely tailor-made to your requirements, likes and dislikes. Just let us know your ideas when getting in touch and we will craft your plans around these, get your feedback, and keep working on it until everything is perfect.

Tour Highlights

  • A short safari in the Serengeti, one of the best wildlife viewing places on earth.
  • A chance to see the great wildebeest migration at certain times of the year.
  • Light aircraft flights are included to minimize travel and make the most of time on the ground.
  • Optional extension to include a stay in the beautiful tropical island of Zanzibar.

Price Includes

  • International flights
  • Light aircraft flights
  • All transfers on a private basis
  • Accommodation
  • All safari activities on a shared basis
  • All meals while on safari
  • In country and 24-hour UK support
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Day 1 - Overnight flight from the UK

Depart from the UK for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. There is a huge range of airlines and routes available, please let us know your preferences when getting in touch.

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Day 2 - Private transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to hotel. Overnight Arusha.

You will be met on arrival and assisted to your private vehicle and driver who will take you straight to your accommodation for the night. You can spend the remainder of the day resting after your journey and preparing for your safari adventure tomorrow.

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Day 3 - Morning transfer from hotel to Arusha airport for flight into the Serengeti. Wildlife drive transfer on arrival for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Serengeti

You will be picked up this morning, by private vehicle and driver, and taken the short distance to the airport for your light aircraft flight to the Serengeti...

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...While security measures are tight this is not a large airport and it is not necessary to arrive more than 30 minutes before your flight. Your flight will pass over Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro crater on the way to the Serengeti so be sure to keep your camera to hand.

You will be met on arrival and set off on a game drive to your camp or lodge straight away. You should arrive in plenty of time to enjoy a delicious lunch with time to settle in before heading out on a shared afternoon game drive in search of lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo and all of the wildlife that calls this spectacular place home.

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Day 4 - Morning and afternoon shared wildlife drives. Overnight Serengeti

Today will be spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives. The wildlife of the Serengeti is huge in numbers and far to varied to mention everything but, there are regular sightings of lion, leopard, crocodile, hyena and cheetah as well as...

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...plains wildlife including elephant, giraffe, buffalo, and hippo. Birdlife here is also superb with over 500 species including the kori bustard, secretary bird, ostrich and ground hornbill as well as the stunning lilac breasted roller and superb starling.

Do let your guide know if there is anything particular that you would like to see and they will speak with the camp staff and other guides in the area to check on the location of the latest wildlife sightings. Following game drives you can enjoy pre-dinner drinks around the camp fire where you can share stories of your safari adventures with the camp staff and other guests. Be sure to look up when it is dark, with such little light pollution the African night sky is some of the best in the world for star gazing.

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Day 5 - Morning and afternoon shared wildlife drives. Overnight Serengeti

Your final full day on safari. A typical day on safari will start with an early wake up call, with a hot drink and small snack, and then you will head out straight away when the predators are most active...

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...You will stay out for the morning, returning to camp for brunch followed by a rest for a few hours during the heat of the day when the wildlife is least active, before heading out again for the afternoon.

As you start your drive the excitement builds, thinking about what amazing wildlife and spectacles that you might see. With over 300 mammal and 500 bird species you are sure to have a fantastic safari adventure and, do ask your guide as many questions as you can, their knowledge is encyclopaedic, you won’t catch them out!

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Day 6 - Morning wildlife drive to the airstrip. Light aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro airport to connect with international flights back to the UK

This morning you will be able to enjoy one last wildlife drive on the way to the airstrip, keep your camera handy and...

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...don’t discount this drive, you are still in the Serengeti and there is abundant wildlife at every turn, you never know what is around the next corner! You will then fly to Kilimanjaro airport by light aircraft.

If you want to extend your holiday and would like to visit Zanzibar then you would continue through the airport for the connecting flight, we will arrange private transfers on arrival and of course you’re Zanzibar accommodation. Alternatively, connect with your international flights back to the UK.

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Day 7 - Arrive back into the UK

Arrive back into the UK and then start planning your next adventure!

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Example accommodation options for this itinerary

Browse all accommodation in the Serengeti

Kati Kati North

3 star. An excellent affordable tented option for the area with comfortable accommodation and very good staff.

Nasikia Migration Camp

3.5 star. A notch above the entry level style of camp. Very comfortable and a great value for money option for the north.

Kaskaz Mara Camp

4.5 star. A fantastic permanent camp with a high standard of accommodation. Huge rooms with beautiful views.

Olakira Mara Camp

4.5 star. A luxurious classic safari camp with some amazing extra touches. Superb option for exploring the area.

Sayari Camp

5 star. One of the best options for the north. Permanent luxurious safari camp with great facilities and communal areas.

Nomad Lamai

5 star. Arguably the best location in the north with breath-taking views. Rustic luxury at it’s finest from a top camp operator.

Testimonials

Carole
Emma organised our flights and Safaris perfectly in the three Camps in Botswana, just as we wished. The welcome and friendliness of the staff in all of the Camps and the accommodation couldn't have been bettered. In Rra Dinare, Zulu our guide and Sarah our tracker, in Xakanaxa, Kitty our guide and driver and in Camp Okavango, Vee our guide; they all went out of their way to ensure that we had wonderful animal sightings and the best experience. We would absolutely highly recommend Speke Travel.
Sarah
What an amazing experience
We spent a lot of time trying to plan our ‘once in a lifetime’ family holiday to Tanzania and needed some expert advice. We found Tim at Speke Travel as part of a Google search and he really made our trip an unforgettable experience. The support and expert knowledge given by Tim transformed a great trip into the most unbelievable experience that we will treasure forever. There is always going to be an element of luck on what you see on safari, however, getting the right trip planned will always help. The quality of the route, the safari guide and the camps/hotels that Tim planned meant we were given the best possibilities to see what we wanted ….. and so much more, it was mind-blowing. Throughout the whole process, we were very specific about what we wanted to do and Tim could not have been more helpful, nothing was too much trouble and he worked with us until we had the perfect trip arranged. The booking could not have been simpler and it was never a problem to ask Tim questions and make changes. Tim’s knowledge and enthusiasm for Africa is exceptional and set him apart from the competition, giving us complete confidence. For anyone looking for an African adventure we would highly recommend Tim and Speke Travel.
Karen Rowe
Zimbabwe/Botswana Safari
I recently went on a safari with a group of friends that was tailor made by Tim to fit a budget and ensure that we had a true African safari experience. The entire trip was amazing …everything went to plan with no hitches. We had three different locations over a period of ten days and each one gave a different experience that will never be forgotten…his expertise and knowledge made the trip one of the most amazing holidays I’ve ever had.
Diana
The experience was amazing
The 10day experience was amazing! From Johannesburg to Honeyguide Mantobeni safaris, Cape Town highlights to wine tasting in Stellenboch-all transfers were seamless. Speke has a strong network with South Africa!
Carol
We couldn’t have done it without Speke Travel
Tim Parry was our advisor, and he was a true professional with the experience required to navigate an African Safari for two couples traveling together but had some different needs. He was patient, thorough, informative, knowledgeable, and sensitive to the type of travel and experience we were looking for. He made us feel comfortable asking very basic questions and provided a wealth of information on a variety of subjects. He was quick to respond to our queries, and you could tell that he took time to answer our questions. The travel documents were detailed and organized. While there are many travel arrangements we can all do ourselves these days, Africa is huge and the experiences are unlimited, and we would not have been able to plan and execute this trip without Tim.
Bonnie Fair
The Trip of a Lifetime from Tim Parry at Speke Travel
Tim Parry at Speke Travel designed the trip of a lifetime for us in Tanzania with Asilia Africa. He responded to our many, many emails within a day (we are in California, USA, he's in the UK) in spite of our very different time zones. His advice and recommendations were all excellent, and we followed all of them. We can't imagine working with anyone who could have been more helpful and sincere in their effort to give us the best trip at the best price. We are forever grateful to have found him and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a safari in Africa. He is nothing less than outstanding as a travel agent.
Jim Kavanagh
The trip to Tanzania for a family of 6…
The trip to Tanzania for a family of 6 wasn’t easy to organise but Tim from Speke managed to get a bit of everything into the trip. Great organisation and plenty of dialog to create the trip. Thoroughly recommend the Speke team.
Andrew
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Tim at Speke really understands the type of trip that you want, has excellent knowledge of the region and finds the route and type of accommodation that meets both expectations, timescales and budget.
Jane Cotton
Excellent service from start to finish – true experts!
A friend recommended Speke Travel to us as they'd had a number of fantastic experiences. They did not disappoint! Tim Parry planned a 3 week adventure in Tanzania and Zanzibar for our family of 5. He has a wealth of knowledge about the country and was able to tailor our itinerary to suit our preferences and our budget. It was just amazing to have every single detail taken care of so that we didn’t have to think about anything other than enjoying the many incredible places we visited. We are very much planning future trips to other parts of Africa, and will definitely call upon Tim's excellent service in the future. I would recommend Speke Travel to anyone planning an adventure to any African country.
Ed
Zimbabwe and Botswana Trip
We used Tim at Speke travel to organise our honeymoon in Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls) and Botswana (Chobe and Okavanga Delta). Tim was pulled together some great options (varying price points) and was very helpful throughout. We had an amazing time and I would thoroughly recommend him.
Arabella Smith
Exceptional – will never use anyone else for Africa (and would use for the rest of the world if possible!)
Thank you for creating a honeymoon of dreams for us. Every step of the planning process was made so easy by Tim, and it really felt that we were creating something unique together. We loved every single second of our time away, especially Namibia, which now holds a special place in our hearts. Tim created an unforgettable experience for us and if we could, we would be giving 6 stars for this review! Seriously, if you’re thinking of travelling around Africa, look no further as Speke Travel/Tim will help you create an adventure of a lifetime.
Richard L, Georgia USA
Zimbabwe/Botswana
Having never been on a safari trip, I was apprehensive about the logistics and arrangements. Based on a friend’s advice we booked through Tim at Speke Travel. His advice and assistance with booking arrangements were absolutely essential to making our trip a tremendous success. The accommodations were excellent and the numerous safari outings that were included went beyond my expectations. Each of our three locations had daily activities arranged by Tim. Each one was more impressive than the last. The logistics to move us from one location to the other (across international borders) went perfectly. I have already recommended his services to friends and will continue to do so.
Andrew Bradley
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I ditto everything my traveling companion Susan Durman mentioned. The fact that our missed flight was rearranged so quickly and with out fuss was fantastic and saved us a load of hassle. Couldn’t recommend Speke Travel enough.

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