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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

Flight from Dar-es-Salaam to Serengeti National Park

Flight from Dar-es-Salaam to Serengeti National Park

Your journey begins with a scheduled light-aircraft flight, offering breathtaking aerial views. Upon landing on the remote airstrip, you are warmly welcomed by your Armadillo Adventures professional safari guide and immediately begin your first immersive game drive.

As you explore the vast savannah, expect encounters with lions resting beneath acacia trees, towering giraffes moving gracefully across the plains, large elephant herds, zebras, and expansive wildebeest populations. Midday, you will enjoy a bush-style picnic lunch set in a scenic location, surrounded by sweeping landscapes and the sounds of nature—an authentic safari moment where wildlife may pass by at a respectful distance.

In the late afternoon, you'll continue your game drive as the light softens and the scenery becomes even more dramatic. As evening approaches, you'll arrive at your camp for a quiet, relaxed evening in the heart of the wilderness, enjoying dinner under the stars and the calls of nocturnal wildlife.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Spend the day exploring the vast plains and diverse ecosystems of the park, searching for an abundance of wildlife including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. Your experienced guide will lead you through prime wildlife-viewing areas while sharing insights into the park’s unique ecology and animal behavior. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness before continuing your safari adventure in the afternoon. Later in the day, return to the camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

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 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll depart the Serengeti and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing rolling highlands, Maasai homesteads, and sweeping savannah views that gradually give way to dramatic volcanic landscapes. Upon arrival, you'll descend along winding roads into the Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s remarkable natural wonders.

On the crater floor, you will experience an exceptional concentration of wildlife. Keep watch for the endangered black rhinoceros grazing on open grasslands, alongside large herds of buffalo, zebras, and wildebeest. Predators such as lions and spotted hyenas are frequently encountered, while the crater’s lakes and wetlands attract flamingos, pelicans, and a wide variety of birdlife.
After a rewarding game drive and picnic-style lunch within the crater, you'll ascend back to the rim and continue to Karatu, where you will enjoy an evening surrounded by lush farmland and cool highland air.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

You'll travel to one of northern Tanzania’s most scenic and wildlife-rich parks, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and impressive concentrations of elephants. As you enter the park, the landscape opens into rolling savannah dotted with towering baobabs, creating a dramatic and photogenic setting.

The life-giving Tarangire River flows through the heart of the park and serves as a permanent water source, attracting wildlife throughout the year and especially during the dry season. Along the riverbanks and open plains, you may encounter large elephant herds, graceful giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, elands, and impalas.

Tarangire is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, hosting hundreds of bird species. Predators such as lions and leopards are frequently found following the movements of herbivores, adding excitement to your game drive. The combination of rich wildlife, riverine habitats, and striking scenery makes Tarangire a rewarding and memorable safari experience.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park later drive back to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park later drive back to Arusha

After breakfast, depart from Karatu for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse wildlife destination set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through its varied habitats, including lush forests, open grasslands, and the lakeshore, where you may spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and an abundance of birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans. After a picnic lunch and further wildlife viewing, depart for Arusha. Arrive in the afternoon, marking the end of your memorable Tanzanian safari. Our services conclude upon arrival in Arusha.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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