6-Day Affordable Wildlife Safari Experience

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

Arrival in Tanzania

Sote Tours staff will be waiting at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) will meet you and will escort you to the waiting vehicle for loading your luggage then drive you to the Hotel in Arusha. After checking in the hotel, you will get briefing about your next day’s safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart in the morning after meeting your safari guide in the morning, you will leave Arusha to Tarangire National Park. An extensive open savannah, baobab trees, seasonal swamps and the life-giving Tarangire River characterize the landscape of this beautiful national park. Animals gather at the river, as elephants, giraffes, bushbucks and hartebeests can often be seen. You might even be able to spot the fringe-eared oryx or the weird-looking gerenuk. Tarangire is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators including lions. Your safari vehicle has an open roof and is the ideal viewing platform to appreciate the nature and animals around you. In the late afternoon you will leave the park and travel to Karatu town, where you will spend the night.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Peak Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, we depart for the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, a true natural wonder often described as a “lost world.” Formed two to three million years ago by the collapse of a massive volcano, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is celebrated for both its breathtaking geology and its extraordinarily dense wildlife populations.

As we descend the winding road into the crater, prepare for a thrilling adventure the views are spectacular, and the anticipation builds as you approach the crater floor. Once inside, you’ll find yourself surrounded by vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, as well as over 500 bird species. Ngorongoro is one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino.
After enjoying a packed picnic lunch amidst this awe-inspiring setting, we continue our journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

After an early breakfast, we embark on an unforgettable morning game drive in the Serengeti, setting off around 6:30 am. We will spend approximately 6 hours exploring this legendary park, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. The Serengeti is home to a remarkable variety of species, including impala, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but it is most famous for the Great Migration—a spectacular movement of over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebras, and 500,000 antelope following ancient migratory routes in search of fresh grazing.

After this enriching wildlife experience, we begin our scenic journey back to Karatu, arriving in the afternoon. You’ll unwind at our carefully selected mid-range lodge, where comfort meets charm. Enjoy a delicious dinner in an inviting restaurant, relax by the pool, or savor a drink by the fire under the starlit African sky before retiring to your spacious accommodations for a restful night.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Peak Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Lake Eyasi

As we depart from Karatu, you’ll enjoy stunning views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding landscapes. The drive offers picturesque scenes of rolling hills and lush farmland, setting the stage for an exciting day ahead. Upon arrival at Lake Eyasi, you will have the opportunity to meet the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania. Engage with the community as they share their traditional lifestyle, showcasing their unique hunting techniques and foraging skills. Besides the Hadzabe there is another tribe that lives nearby - the Datogas. The Datogas however are more like the Maasai. They engage in agriculture and are excellent at working with metals after the trip will drive back to Arusha and overnight at The Charity Hotel.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure

Our driver will pick you up at the hotel depends on your flight time and transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport to fly back home.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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