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

Program of the day:

When you arrive at Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport, our transfer guide will greet you warmly. You’ll then be taken to your lodge to unwind and settle in before your safari begins. Spend the night resting and preparing for the exciting adventure that awaits the next day.

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

Day 2

Arusha (Your Hotel) – Tarangire

Arusha (Your Hotel) – Tarangire

Program of the day:

Your guide will pick you at 8:00 AM with a packed lunch, and you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park. After registering at the park gate, embark on an exciting game drive, keeping an eye out for the park’s famous elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Following the safari, you’ll be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is celebrated for its impressive elephant populations and iconic baobabs, and during your exploration, you may also encounter zebras, impalas, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many other wildlife species 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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-5

Full days in Central Serengeti

Full days in Central Serengeti

Program of the day:

After breakfast, we’ll drive to the Central Serengeti, stopping at Naabi Hill Gate to register before beginning our exploration. Discover the park’s incredible wildlife, including the Big Five and many other species, and enjoy a scenic sunset drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The following three days will be devoted to thrilling game drives in the heart of the Serengeti.

The Central Serengeti, or Seronera area, is famed for its abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, and elephants. It is also a prime location for predator sightings and forms a crucial part of the Great Migration, with vast herds of wildebeest and zebras passing through annually.

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 6

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Program of the day:

After breakfast, with your packed lunch in hand, we will head to the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Descend into this unique caldera and spot the Big Five along with a variety of other fascinating wildlife. After the safari, you’ll be transferred to your lodge for an overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is one of northern Tanzania’s most extraordinary natural wonders. This immense caldera was formed over 2.5 million years ago when a massive volcano, comparable in size to Mount Kilimanjaro, erupted and collapsed.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Lake Manyara – Arusha/Jro Airport

Lake Manyara – Arusha/Jro Airport

Program of the day:

After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Keep an eye out for the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and the colorful birdlife around the lake. After the safari, we will proceed to Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO) Airport, marking the end of your adventure.

Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake in northern Tanzania, is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. The park boasts lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and natural hot springs, and is especially famous for its flamingo flocks and tree-climbing lions, with the lake’s size fluctuating according to seasonal rains.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
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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