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

Airport pick up to Arusha city

Airport pick up to Arusha city

Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to enjoy an optional city tour, offering a chance to explore Arusha’s vibrant atmosphere, local markets, and cultural highlights while preparing for your safari adventure.

Later in the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing to ensure you are ready for the journey ahead. For those seeking a memorable start to their Tanzanian experience, an optional excursion to Kilima Moto is available, where you can enjoy a gentle hike and take in spectacular sunset views over the surrounding landscape.

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

Day 2

Lake manyara National Park

Lake manyara National Park

After breakfast at 8:30 a.m., depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife sanctuary renowned for its diverse ecosystems, abundant birdlife, and the legendary tree-climbing lions. The park is particularly famous for its seasonal flocks of flamingos that gather along the lake's shores, creating a spectacular display of color.

Enjoy a full game drive through the park, where you may encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, giraffes, and numerous bird species such as eagles and vultures.

During the safari, visit the hippo pool for close-up views of these fascinating animals and explore the park’s natural hot springs while continuing your wildlife viewing experience.

In the late afternoon, depart for Mto wa Mbu and check in at Farm of Dreams Lodge, where you can relax and unwind after an exciting day of exploration. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at the lodge.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara 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 breakfast, depart from Mto wa Mbu and journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes approximately six hours, including scenic stops along the way, and passes through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views of the highlands and surrounding landscapes.

Upon entering Serengeti National Park, the landscape opens into vast, endless plains that support one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. The Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration, during which more than 1.5 million wildebeest and over 250,000 zebras move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.

After enjoying lunch, continue to the Seronera region in the heart of the Serengeti, an area celebrated for its year-round wildlife concentrations and exceptional predator sightings. As the day draws to a close, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

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
Accommodation:
Serengeti Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive across the Serengeti, enjoying excellent wildlife sightings as you explore the park through the late morning. In the afternoon, return to camp for lunch and time to pack.

Afterward, continue with a final game drive as you exit the Serengeti and begin your journey towards Ngorongoro. Drive approximately two hours to Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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 Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, depart at around 6:15 a.m. and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive in search of the elusive black rhino. While wildlife viewing inside the crater is generally excellent due to its unique ecosystem, rhinos remain among the most difficult animals to spot.

Enjoy a rewarding game drive across the crater floor before stopping for lunch at a designated picnic site. In the afternoon, continue your exploration as you slowly ascend the crater walls, taking in the final views of this extraordinary landscape. Afterwards, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving at your hotel in the evening for drop-off and the end of your safari.

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 Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Airport Drop off

Airport Drop off

This is your final day with us. At your preferred time, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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