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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, the safari begins. You will stop in Arusha town for any last-minute shopping. Then you head to Tarangire National Park for a game drive, with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and beautiful baobab trees. It is home to thousands of elephants, wildebeest, and zebras.
In the late afternoon, you 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National park

Serengeti National park

After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park. The journey takes about 6 hours, including stops, and passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will stop briefly at the Ngorongoro Crater gate and viewpoint for about 20 minutes to enjoy the stunning view of the crater.
You will also have an optional visit to a Maasai village, where you can learn about the culture and daily life of the Maasai people. This cultural experience is not included in the safari price and the entrance fee is around USD 10–20 per person.
You will arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the Seronera area, the central part of the park. As the sun sets over the endless plains, you will have a great chance to see many wild animals and, if lucky, witness predators in action before ending the day.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, with great chances to see many animals until midday. Afterward, you will return to the camp for lunch and pack your belongings. You will then continue with a game drive as you exit Serengeti and drive to Simba Campsite, located near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of about 2 hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in search of the elusive black rhino. While most animals are easier to spot on the crater floor, rhinos are rare and a special sight. After a picnic lunch in the crater, you will continue your game drive before ascending back to the rim. Later, you will pack and drive to Mto wa Mbu, near Lake Manyara, for the next stop of your safari.

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:
Budget camping
  • Outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its large flocks of flamingos and the rare tree-climbing lions. You will enjoy a game drive, spotting many birds and, if lucky, the iconic lions in the trees.

You will also visit the Hippo Pool to see hippos up close and explore the hot springs, all while keeping an eye out for other wildlife such as buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and monkeys.

After this amazing experience, you will drive back to Arusha and return to 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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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

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