Wilderness Insights 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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be met by our driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
​Relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure, resting after your flight or exploring Arusha town at your own pace. In the evening, you will receive a short safari briefing from your guide regarding the exciting trip ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

Arusha-Tarangire National Park

Program of the day :

After breakfast, your tour guide and driver will pick you from your hotel along with a packed lunch. You'll head to Tarangire National Park, where you'll register at the park entrance and kick off an exhilarating game drive. Keep an eye out for the impressive herds of elephants and the iconic baobab trees. Following the game drive, you will be taken to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant populations and stunning baobab trees. During your exploration, you might also encounter zebras, impalas, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and various other wildlife in their natural environment.

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:
Karatu Classic View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu - Central Serengeti

Karatu - Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands, heading down into the endless plains of the Serengeti.
​Enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley (Central Serengeti). This area is famous for its year-round abundance of wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to spot resident big cats like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Head to your camp before sunset for dinner.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Safari View Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central - Northern Serengeti (Migration Tracking)

Central - Northern Serengeti (Migration Tracking)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive through the central plains as you head north toward the Kogatende area, focusing entirely on the movement of the Great Migration.

​The landscape changes into rolling hills and woodland savanna as you approach the Mara River area. This region is the theater for the Great Migration river crossings, where hundreds of thousands of wildebeest face crocodiles and steep banks to cross the river. Spend the afternoon tracking the herds along the riverbanks before heading to your camp.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Northern Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Northern Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti to catch the wildlife during their most active hours or witness early movements of the migration.

​Later begin your long drive back through the Serengeti plains, enjoying game viewing along the way. You will ascend the crater highlands and arrive at the Ngorongoro crater rim just in time for a relaxing evening, dinner, and a cool night.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater-Ark/Jro Airport

Ngorongoro Crater-Ark/Jro Airport

Wake up early and descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater floor for an immersive half-day game drive.
​The crater floor offers a unique ecosystem with over 25,000 large mammals, providing your best chance to see the endangered black rhino alongside lions, hyenas, jackals, and massive bull elephants.
After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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