6-Day Highlights of Africa Vacation Tour Tanzania

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, the tour starts. The first stop is Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before you head off on safari. Afterward, you will head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti, which takes 5-6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have a stopover at Ngorongoro Crater. You will briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater.

You will visit a Maasai village. It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai community. They are known for chasing lions for their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw animal blood, though these traditions are a thing of the past. Besides drinking blood, you can surely learn something. This is an optional visit not included in the price. The entrance fee is 10 - 20 USD.

You will arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) till evening.

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

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an adventure in the magnificent Serengeti National Park, famous for its endless plains and abundant wildlife. After breakfast, set out for exciting game drives in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Continue exploring the park in the afternoon before returning to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you will go on a game drive, seeing animals till the afternoon. You will head to camp for lunch and packing, then do a game drive as you exit the Serengeti, heading to Simba Campsite (a 2-hour drive) near the rim of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Note: Some animals can be spotted at campsites.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

The accommodation includes an overnight stay at Simba Campsite in Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater, as most animals will be easier to spot in this park due to it being a floor crater. After lunch, you will ascend the crater to the camp. You will pack for the trip to Mto wa Mbu.

Meals included:
•Breakfast
• Lunch
•Dinner.

You will stay overnight at Mto wa Mbu (Ngedere Lodges & Camps).

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Conclude your safari adventure with an exciting game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and rich birdlife, including flamingos. Enjoy spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras. After exploring the park and capturing unforgettable memories, begin your journey back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.