Tanzania In A Nutshell 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

Arusha- Tarangire National Park

Arusha- Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a drive to Tarangire, known for its towering baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and the life-giving Tarangire River. As you venture deeper into the park, you'll witness its rugged beauty and spot wildlife like lions, zebras, and oryx. After an afternoon game drive, settle into your lodge or camp, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

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:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire- Cradle of life (Ngorongoro crater)

Tarangire- Cradle of life (Ngorongoro crater)

After breakfast, journey through the highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater rim for stunning panoramic views of the world-renowned caldera. In the afternoon, descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense concentration of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, and flocks of flamingos around Lake Magadi. Spend the night on the crater rim, where mist rolls through the forest and stars shine above the ancient volcanic walls. Later in the evening you will resume to your accommodation for 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:
Karatu Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro- Serengeti

Ngorongoro- Serengeti

Today you travel to the legendary Serengeti, a vast expanse where golden grasslands stretch to the horizon. Along the way, enjoy game viewing as you pass through Maasai lands and enter the southern plains. An en-route game drive sets the stage for your arrival in the heart of predator territory. Settle into your tented camp or lodge as the Serengeti welcomes you with its primal energy. You will arrive in time for lunch followed by a short game drive in the afternoon in the 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mawe Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full day game drive in serengeti

Full day game drive in serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, where the rhythm of life beats to the movement of the Great Migration and the hunt of the predators that follow. Whether it's lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs on the chase, or wildebeest forging through rivers, each moment reveals the raw drama of nature. You may opt for a picnic lunch in the bush or return to camp midday before heading back out for golden-hour photography and wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mawe Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti- Arusha

Serengeti- Arusha

Enjoy a final early-morning game drive before catching drive back to Arusha. Take with you the memories of elephants under baobabs, lions in the crater, and the thunder of hooves across the Serengeti plains. Though the journey ends, the heartbeat of Tanzania will echo in your spirit long after you've gone.

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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