Serengeti Essence 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

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight

Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro / Arusha Airport, after completing all formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide. He will then assist you in loading your luggage into the vehicle. You will then board the vehicle and head directly to your lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Ilboru Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park

Our driver guide will pick you from your lodge in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park. The park takes its name from the Tarangire River that runs through it. This "river of warthogs" is the only source of water for the region's wildlife during the dry season. In some areas, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen gathering near the river. You may also see giraffes, hartebeests, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a variety of predators, including lions and leopards. Lunch at the picnic site. After long game drive you will be transferred to lodge for relaxation and overnight.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National park

Serengeti National park

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying game drives along the way as you journey through the breathtaking landscapes. Upon entering the park, you’ll stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the Serengeti. The adventure continues with an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge. Known for its iconic Great Migration, the Serengeti’s vast plains are home to massive herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope. Keep your eyes open for resident predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, often spotted on the hunt or resting under the shade. By evening, you’ll arrive at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an 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
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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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

From the moment you wake up in the park, you can admire the sunrise over the surrounding savannah. Zebras and wildebeest will be right beside you. You can also watch the hot air balloons take off. The spectacle is simply breathtaking! This park is magical! You'll have lunch at the picnic, and you will continue your safari. You will also visit the hippo pool, where you will have the opportunity to observe numerous impressive hippos playing, fighting, and mating. You may also spot the last remaining dinosaur species, the giant African crocodiles, basking in the sun on the pool's banks. Late afternoon you'll return to your lodge to admire the sunset over the savannah.

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

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early today to avoid any delays on your descent to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. From the moment you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty that surrounds you. Ngorongoro crater is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Thanks to its natural boundaries, the crater's wildlife is incredible. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers an excellent opportunity to observe the rare black rhino. Add to this hyenas, zebras, buffalo, and elephants, and you have the perfect setting for an unforgettable safari! In the late afternoon, after exploring this park and its underground forest you will exist and drive to the lodge.

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:
Ilboru Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to the airport

Transfer to the airport

Enjoy a comfortable and reliable transfer from Ilboru Hotel to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our service ensures a smooth, timely journey, letting you end your Tanzanian adventure stress-free.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
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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