The Great Migration in Tanzania
5-Day Bubble Dome Serengeti Safari at Kuoom
Sleep in a transparent bubble dome minutes from Ikoma Gate. Same route as our budget safari, with a more memorable bed.
What this safari is like
Sleep in a transparent bubble dome minutes from Ikoma Gate. Same route as our budget safari, with a more memorable bed.
- Bubble dome stay, minutes from Ikoma Gate
- Full board and an afternoon walking safari at the camp
- Ideal for couples and honeymooners
Wildlife is wild. We never guarantee a river crossing or a particular sighting, but we plan your route, camps and days to give you the best chance, and we keep the schedule flexible so we can follow the action.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days / 4 nights
- Best months
- Jun to Oct, Jan to Mar
- Start / end
- Arusha or Moshi
- Where you stay
- Eileen's Trees Inn, KaratuKuoom Serengeti bubble domes, Ikoma
- Style
- Private 4x4 with pop-up roof, your own guide, your own pace
Your 5-day itinerary
Every day can be adjusted to your pace and to where the herds are. Your written quote confirms the final plan.
- Day 1Arusha or Moshi to Karatu
Your driver-guide collects you from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi after breakfast and talks you through the plan. Drive to Karatu (about 3 to 4 hours) along the edge of the Great Rift Valley, through Maasai country and past Lake Manyara. Arrive with time to settle in, rest and get ready for the Serengeti.
- Day 2Karatu to the Serengeti
An early start for the highlight of the trip. Climb through the Ngorongoro Highlands and pass Oldupai Gorge, famous for early human fossils, then drop onto the open Serengeti plains with game viewing all the way to Kuoom Serengeti bubble domes, Ikoma. Picnic lunch on the road. You may well spot your first lions, zebra and wildebeest before you arrive.
- Day 3Serengeti game drive: Ikoma plains and woodlands
Spend the day on the plains and woodlands of the western Serengeti around Ikoma, where herds pass through the western corridor, usually around June and July. Look for lion, hyena, giraffe and the odd leopard in the Ikoma woodlands. Picnic lunch in the bush. At camp you can also ask about a walking safari with a park ranger or a night game drive (extra fees may apply).
- Day 4Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
A last morning game drive in the Serengeti, then climb out through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Descend about 600 metres onto the crater floor for a half-day game drive: lions, elephants, hippos, buffalo and one of the best chances in Tanzania to see black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then up to Eileen's Trees Inn, Karatu for the night.
- Day 5Karatu to Arusha or Moshi
Slow breakfast, then an optional Maasai or coffee-farm visit in Karatu, arranged on request. Drive back to Arusha or Moshi (about 3 to 4 hours), arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Price per person by group size
The bigger the group, the lower the price per person. Choose your group size to see your price.
Group total about $4,700
| Travellers | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per person | $2,350 | $1,890 | $1,770 | $1,890 | $1,820 | $1,750 |
Single room supplement: about $600. This price is an estimate. Prices are indicative per person for a private trip. Park fees change each season, so your written quote is final.
What is and is not included
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees (crater descent where shown in the itinerary)
- Accommodation and meals as listed, plus drinking water
- 24/7 support from our team
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (about $50 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and crew (about $15 to $20 per person per day)
- Alcohol and sodas
- Optional hot air balloon (about $490 to $550 per person)
Request the 5-day safari
Tell us your dates and group size. Christian and the team reply personally within 24 hours with a written itinerary and a clear final price.
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