Paws and Claws 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 to Tarangire National Park for Game Drive

Transfer to Tarangire National Park for Game Drive

Program of the Day: You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel or lodge and depart for Tarangire National Park, enjoying a scenic drive through Maasai landscapes. Upon arrival, embark on an exciting full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes provided.

Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees that dominate the landscape and give the park its unique character. During the game drive, you may encounter large populations of wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, and vervet monkeys. The park’s diverse terrain of rolling savannah, rocky hills, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River attracts abundant wildlife throughout the year.

After an enriching day of wildlife viewing, you will drive to your camp or lodge at Mto wa Mbu for relaxation, dinner, and an 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:
Jua Manyara Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Transfer for Wildlife Viewing Serengeti National Park

Transfer for Wildlife Viewing Serengeti National Park

Program of the Day: After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the lodge or campsite, you will embark on an exciting journey to the Serengeti National Park. En route, you will explore the vast wilderness, and you might have the chance to witness predators in action.

As you arrive at the Naabi Hill gate, you will enter the Serengeti National Park and commence your game drives. The park is home to an array of wildlife, with lots of animals visible throughout the year. However, it is the great migration that leaves many travelers in awe. Along with the wildebeest migration, the park is home to resident species such as buffaloes, elephants, cheetahs, lions, baboons, zebras, and several bird species that do not migrate.

You will spend the night at Serengeti Robin Safari Camp, where all meals are included.

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:
Robin Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Viewing

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Viewing

Program of the Day: You will wake up early for breakfast before embarking on a thrilling morning game drive while in transit to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you explore the vast wilderness, you might have the chance to witness predators or nocturnal animals in action. However, this time, you will exit the Serengeti National Park and make your way towards the Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable morning game drive.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. You will have plenty of opportunities to take in its beauty. After your game drive, you'll enjoy a well-deserved picnic lunch near the picturesque Hippo Lake. Following lunch, you'll enjoy a short game drive before ascending the crater and exiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your journey will then take you to Jua Manyara Lodge 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:
Jua Manyara Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park game drive

Lake Manyara National Park game drive

Program of the day: After breakfast, you will prepare yourself for another day of adventure as you explore the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. The park offers a mesmerizing array of vistas, stretching for miles along the emerald base of the gold-flecked Rift Valley escarpment.

You will look out for the unique dark-colored giraffes that appear black from a distance and the elusive tree-climbing lions that roam the savannah plains. Monkeys climb to the canopies of the forest while hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake. With over 400 bird species, Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher's paradise.

During your game drive, keep your eyes peeled for other wildlife, including buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringers, and bushbucks. After the game drives, you'll savor a delicious picnic lunch in the park before you make your way back to Arusha for relaxing and an overnight stay at Njiro Legacy 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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Materuni Waterfall, Coffee and Cultural Tour

Materuni Waterfall, Coffee and Cultural Tour

Program of the Day: After breakfast, we will depart for Materuni Village on the lush slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro near Moshi. Enjoy a scenic guided hike through farms and rainforest, passing irrigation channels and small waterfalls, to reach the impressive 150-meter Materuni Waterfall. Relax at the base of the falls or take a refreshing swim in the clear, cool water.

Materuni Waterfalls is a stunning 70-meter cascade located on the lush southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro in the serene Materuni Village. The journey to the falls takes you along scenic pathways adorned with tropical vegetation, banana fields, and traditional Chagga coffee farms. As you walk, you will be surrounded by fresh mountain air, the sound of flowing streams, and breathtaking views of rolling green hills.

After the Materuni Coffee and Cultural Tour, you will be transferred back to Arusha or Airport for your Departure back home or to another destination.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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