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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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins today after breakfast. You'll load the jeep and drive off for about 2 hours until you arrive at Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you'll begin your game drive inside the park. One of the famous features of the park that you'll notice early is the baobab trees, which dot the park. They are known as the "Tree of Life" and are iconic due to their massive trunks, ability to store water, and the diverse wildlife they support, including elephants, who use them for food and shelter. Tarangire is also home to a large number of elephants, and they are often seen in large herds around the park. Other species that are found are lions, buffalo, leopards, wildebeest, giraffes, etc. In the afternoon, you'll pause for lunch at the picnic site inside the park. After lunch, you'll proceed with a game drive until evening, when you exit the park and drive to your accommodation.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you'll get into your jeep and begin your journey to Serengeti National Park. The trip takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can stop at the Ngorongoro Crater's viewpoint and enjoy stunning views of the Crater. This can take 10-15 minutes, then proceed with your journey towards the Serengeti. While en route, you'll enjoy seeing different species of wildlife. You'll arrive at Serengeti's gate in time for lunch, and you'll pause for lunch for a while before beginning your evening game drive. Serengeti is considered the best National Park in Africa because of the abundant wildlife species that call this place home. It is here, where some of The Lion King's movie scenes were taken, and Serengeti has the highest population of lions of any other national park in the world! You'll enjoy your game drive and later drive to your lodge.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

North Serengeti

North Serengeti

Today you'll wake up early, after a cup of coffee, and depart to enjoy a sunrise gamedrive in Central Serengeti. This time is believed to be the best for spotting predators in action, as they prefer to hunt during cooler, lower-heat periods. As the afternoon approaches, begin your journey towards Northern Serengeti. You'll arrive in time for lunch and evening gamedrive to witness the incredible wildebeest migration as they gather in millions trying to cross the deadly Mara River. As the sun sets, begin your journey to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

North Serengeti

North Serengeti

Again, wake up early and enjoy a cup of coffee before departing to enjoy an early morning or sunrise gamedrive in North Serengeti. Witness more of the migration, as wildebeest try to cross the crocodile-infested Mara River. An incredible action to witness as the crocodiles launch onto their prey with sheer power. Lions and leopards also might be spotted hunting the wildebeest across the river banks. As the afternoon approaches, enjoy your brunch in the bush surrounded by sights and sounds of nature. After lunch, depart with an enroute gamedrive towards Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today we will wake up very early and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater to enjoy a full day gamedrive. Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological marvel in Tanzania. Its vast volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary ecosystem, home to an abundance of wildlife, including Africa's "Big Five" animals. Visitors marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the unique opportunity to observe animals in such proximity. It's a natural wonder and a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. In the afternoon, pause to enjoy lunch at the hippo pool picnic site. After lunch, continue exploring the Crater until evening, when you drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

Following breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Upon arrival, you'll check in at the park's gate and begin the adventure. Lake Manyara National Park is home to 400 bird species, and it is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. The park also contains water buffalo, zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, and the world's largest concentration of baboons. Occasionally, you can spot the tree-climbing lions that the park is famous for. Lunch will be enjoyed at the picnic site in the afternoon, before proceeding with the game drive. After the game drive, you will exit the park and drive back to 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:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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