7-Day Land of Baobabs & Big Cats - a Tanzania Safari

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

Welcome to Arusha

Say hello to Tanzania! On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your charming boutique hotel, Kahawa House. Take the evening to unwind and recover from your international journey, as tomorrow begins with an early departure to start your safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge 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

Meet your naturalist driver-guide in Arusha and drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s elephant stronghold. Enjoy your first game drive among ancient baobabs, sweeping savannahs, and the Tarangire River before arriving at your lodge for sunset and a hearty dinner.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire Walk, Lake Manyara & on to Karatu

Begin with a guided bush walk to Lake Burunge, then continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a picnic and game drives through groundwater forests and lakeshore plains—watch for tree-climbing lions, big baboon troops and superb birdlife. Proceed to Karatu for an easy evening.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Olduvai Gorge & Central Serengeti

Drive across the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at the fascinating Olduvai Gorge Museum to explore human origins. After this, continue onward into the Central Serengeti for your first thrilling game drive across its endless, big-cat-rich golden plains.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented 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)

Game Drive in the Serengeti

Spend the morning and afternoon exploring the Serengeti’s rocky kopjes, seasonal rivers, and vast grasslands known for lions, cheetahs, and abundant wildlife. Optional: take a dawn balloon safari. End your adventurous day with scenic sundowners back at camp.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater & Karatu

Depart early with picnic lunch for the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the floor to seek black rhino, large tusker elephants, lions and vast herds concentrated around Lake Magadi and the grasslands. Continue to your farmhouse lodge set on a coffee estate.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Arusha & Depart

Enjoy a guided farm/coffee walk, then return to Arusha, arriving in the early afternoon for onward connections.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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