Wildebeest Safaris

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$2,251 to $2,386 pp (USD)

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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 to Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire

Your safari begins at 8:00 AM as you leave Arusha behind and drive into the heart of the wilderness. Tarangire welcomes you with sweeping savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania. The day unfolds slowly and beautifully as you follow dusty tracks in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, and graceful antelopes. You pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by the sounds of nature: the rustling grass, the distant call of birds, and the rumble of elephants wandering nearby. As daylight softens, Tarangire bathes in warm golden tones, offering an unforgettable first taste of the African bush.

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 Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti

Tarangire to Serengeti

After breakfast, you set off toward the legendary Serengeti. The journey is a scenic adventure in itself, carrying you through rolling highlands and along the dramatic rim of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending onto the vast Serengeti plains. With a picnic lunch enjoyed en route, you enter a landscape that seems to stretch into infinity. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to one of the richest wildlife areas on Earth: lions lounging beneath acacia trees, herds of wildebeest grazing calmly, and the endless sky merging with golden grasslands. Every moment feels cinematic and alive.

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:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Serengeti

Serengeti

The Serengeti greets you at sunrise, when the wilderness is at its most enchanting. You spend the entire day exploring its boundless plains, following wildlife as they move through their natural routines. Perhaps you witness a cheetah scanning the horizon, elephants wandering across open valleys, or vast herds shifting in patterns shaped by ancient instincts. A picnic lunch in a remote spot keeps you close to the action, surrounded by the deep stillness of the savannah. As the sun dips low, the Serengeti glows: a place that feels both timeless and deeply alive.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking in the soft light, cool air, and heightened wildlife activity that comes with dawn. Later, you begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands. As you travel, the landscape gradually transforms: golden grasslands give way to rolling hills, forests, and cooler mountain air. The views become wide and dramatic, signaling your approach to one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

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:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Today is a highlight of the entire safari. At first light, you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, entering a world unlike any other. Inside this ancient caldera, wildlife thrives in remarkable density: lions resting in the grass, hippos wallowing in freshwater pools, buffalo grazing nearby, and, with luck, the rare and majestic black rhino. The scenery is breathtaking: misty crater walls, open grasslands, shimmering lakes, and forests filled with life. After a peaceful picnic lunch on the crater floor, you ascend to the crater rim and begin your return to Arusha or head to the airport, carrying memories that will stay with you forever.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Wildebeest Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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