Kima Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Pick-up at 06:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha or from the airport and drive to Tarangire National Park.
The park is known for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and a rich variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more than 400 bird species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive, with a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park. Continue exploring in the afternoon and evening, when animals gather along the Tarangire River, offering excellent game-viewing opportunities.
In the late evening, exit the park and drive to Bougainvillea Safari Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater to Ndutu Area

Ngorongoro Crater to Ndutu Area

After breakfast drive to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for day game drive, exploring its diverse habitats, from open grasslands to swamps and acacia woodlands. The crater floor is home to a spectacular variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, lions and rare black rhino. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of flamingos and other species around Lake Magadi.
At midday, pause for a picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue your journey towards the Ndutu Plains in Southern Serengeti. This region is one of the highlights of the Great Migration, especially during the calving season, when thousands of wildebeest give birth and predators gather for the hunt.
Arrive in the evening at Tanzania Bush Camp Ndutu Mobile Camp, where you can relax by the campfire, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and spend the night in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ndutu Conservation Area

Ndutu Conservation Area

After breakfast at camp, set off for a full-day game drive in the Ndutu Conservation Area, a key part of the Southern Serengeti ecosystem. This area is famous for the Great Migration, especially the wildebeest calving season, attracting predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Spend the day exploring the open plains, acacia woodlands, and soda lakes, spotting herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, and elephants.

Stop for a picnic lunch mid-day, then continue the afternoon game drive to maximize wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

Return to Tanzania Bush Camp Ndutu Mobile Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay, enjoying the sounds of the wild around the campfire.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ndutu Conservation Area to Arusha

Ndutu Conservation Area to Arusha

Start your day with an early morning breakfast at Tanzania Bush Camp Ndutu Mobile Camp, followed by a morning game drive in the Ndutu Plains. This is an ideal time to catch predators in action or observe wildlife in the cooler hours of the morning when animals are most active.

Around 11:00 AM, exit the Ndutu Conservation Area and drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Here, enjoy a cultural visit to a Maasai Boma, learning about traditional Maasai life, customs, and culture.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and daily activities of this iconic Tanzanian community.

After the cultural tour, continue your drive back to Arusha, arriving at your hotel or the airport for your departure.

This marks the end of your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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