Sandpiper Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha

Upon arrival at the Airport, you will meet our drive guide, who will then transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time. You will have a chance to relax and get ready to adventure begin.

Arusha is a vibrant city and a crucial hub for safari experience in northern Tanzania, making it an essential stop for most travelers.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire national park

Arusha to Tarangire national park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha and head straight to Tarangire National Park in the manyara region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire river that cross the park.

Tarangire National Park is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and scenic savannah landscapes. The Tarangire River attracts diverse wildlife, making the park especially vibrant during the dry season when animals gather to drink. In the afternoon you will have picnic lunch in the park and then proceed with game drive later you will return to your accommodation for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3-4

Karatu- Serengeti National Park

Karatu- Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up and departure to serengeti via the Ngorongoro conservation Area. On the way, you will enjoy scenic views of Tanzania, pop off the vehicle to view the Ngorongoro crater and experience the Serengeti plains.

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness, famous for its vast open plains, incredible wildlife density, and the world-renowned Great Migration. Home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, and over a million wildebeest and zebras, the Serengeti offers breathtaking year-round game viewing. After the game drive you will have picnic lunch in the park, later return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After having heavy breakfast at your lodge, you will be picked up and moved to Ngorongoro crater for wildlife viewing. Our experienced safari guide will accompany you to find the Big five animals in their natural habitat.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife, and unique blend of nature and local culture. At its heart lies the Ngorongoro Crater one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas home to the Big Five and thousands of animals year-round. The area also protects Maasai communities who live harmoniously with wildlife, you will have picnic lunch into the crater later ascend the crater return 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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, You will check out of the lodge and drive to lake manyara national park for a game drive. Lake manyara national park is worth a stop in its own right. Its groundwater forests, bush plains, baobabs tree strewn cliff and algae-streaked hot springs offer incredible ecological variety in a small area, rich in wildlife and incredible number of birds.

Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet wildlife-rich gem located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos along the soda lake, the park offers diverse scenery from groundwater, in the afternoon you will have lunch in the park and then you will drive to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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