Mbugu Adventure and Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha airpot to Tarangare national park

Arusha airpot to Tarangare national park

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome upon your arrival at Arusha Airport at 9:15 AM, where your professional safari guide will meet you and provide a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the beautiful Maasai plains, passing traditional villages, rolling countryside, and expansive landscapes dotted with iconic acacia trees and ancient baobabs. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive in one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich parks, renowned for its large elephant herds and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts an abundance of animals throughout the year. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and a variety of colorful bird species. Stop at a scenic picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, leave the park and drive to Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge.

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:
Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu - Serengeti Via Ngorongoro Crater Area

Karatu - Serengeti Via Ngorongoro Crater Area

After an early breakfast, depart from your lodge and journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the crater highlands, rolling hills, and traditional Maasai villages, where you may see herders tending their cattle against the stunning backdrop of the African landscape. This scenic drive is an adventure in itself, with opportunities to spot zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and other wildlife before reaching the Serengeti. Upon entering the park, your game drive begins as you explore the endless golden plains that have made the Serengeti one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. Watch for prides of lions, cheetahs scanning the grasslands, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, and a wide variety of antelope species while your expert guide shares fascinating insights into the ecosystem. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue Game drive and enroute to sightseeing Camp.

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:
Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. With a picnic lunch packed, you'll explore diverse habitats, from open savannahs to rocky kopjes, while searching for the incredible wildlife that makes the Serengeti world-famous. Watch for lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and, with a bit of luck, the elusive leopard resting in an acacia tree. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the spectacular Great Migration. Your experienced guide will share fascinating insights into animal behavior and help you spot hidden wildlife throughout the day. In the evening, return to Sightseening Serengeti Luxury Camp, where a delicious dinner, a hot shower, and a peaceful night beneath the star-filled African sky await.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Enjoy an exciting game drive across the crater floor, where you may encounter the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, as well as elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and flocks of flamingos around the soda lake. Stop for a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha through the beautiful highlands, arriving in the evening for drop-off at Arusha Airport, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure to a memorable close.

Main Destination:
Arusha Airport (Arusha)
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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