Galilaya Expedition

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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

Welcome to Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will check in and then go through the security checkpoint. The officials at the counter will check the required documents to verify your identity. You will go to the exit door where you will find a representative from the company with a signboard written your name on it. He will greet you and take your luggage to our transfer vehicle and transfer you to Arusha city.

On arrival at the hotel, our driver guide will assist you with the check-in process then the hotel porter will take your luggage to your room. You will freshen up after a long flight. Later on, you will go down to the restaurant for dinner. After dinner, you can choose to relax in the facilities area take photos and later on go to your room.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
The Kika Resort Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will depart from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, arriving before midday. Once in the park, you will be able to enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive with a delicious lunch in the afternoon. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park – main attractions:

- Land of giants – herds of elephants and massive baobab trees.
- Over 550 different bird species – migratory and permanent.
- Abundant biodiversity.
-The Tarangire River.

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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll depart for the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time.

As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains." The park has 6,900sq miles (18,000sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances

It is the home of the great migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. You will enjoy your game drive until lunchtime in a suitable place arranged by a professional guide.

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:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

Today you will venture deeper into Ndutu where you will see the great wildebeest migration. December to March is the calving season when the wildebeests and zebras give birth to their offspring and you will likely see a live birth. This is also an excellent time to see predator action as lions and leopards prey on young and vulnerable calves. Lunch will be at the picnic sites.

After the game drive, you will exit the park heading to Ngorongoro for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Ngorongoro to Arusha

After breakfast, you will depart the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. You'll explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. You'll enjoy a full day in the crater before heading to Arusha fo dinner and overnight Stay.

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:
The Kika Resort Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Kilimanjaro Hike

Kilimanjaro Hike

Kilimanjaro Day hike will take you to Mandara Hut at an elevation of 2720 meters above sea level. The hike to Mandara Hut will take 4 to 5 hours ascend and. 4 to 3 hours descending

Along the way to Mandara Hut, you will spot the various species of monkeys such as black, white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, and various bird species.

Our knowledgeable and experienced guides will give you all the necessary information about Mount Kilimanjaro and explain the different species of plants and animals you will come across along the way.

On reaching Mandara Hut you will enjoy a well-earned lunch and rest before proceeding with the hike for 15 minutes to the Maundi Crater. Here you will enjoy wonderful views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania, and Kenya across the border.

After the great 3 to 5 hours hike, you will then begin the descending adventure returning to the Marangu Gate. Your vehicle will be waiting for you for a transfer back to your hotel in either Arusha or Moshi.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
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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