7-Day The Grand Tanzania Wildlife Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge.
Activities & Attractions:

Safari briefing and itinerary overview

Relaxation after your journey

Optional short city tour (time permitting)
Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern parks.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Activities & Attractions:

Full-day game drive along the Tarangire River

Large elephant families, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests

Possible sightings of lions, leopards, and cheetahs

Picnic lunch inside the park
Tarangire they have scenic safari experience with excellent wildlife density.

Overnight in ikumbi safari lodge Mto wa Mbu area.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire national park to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Activities & Attractions:

Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley

Ngorongoro Crater viewpoints (photo stop)

En-route game drive entering Serengeti

Wildlife sightings on the way to camp/lodge
Arrive in the Serengeti for sunset and evening relaxation.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full-Day Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the endless Serengeti plains.
Activities & Attractions:

Morning and afternoon game drives

Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)

Cheetahs on open plains and large wildebeest herds

Optional visit to hippo pools

Picnic lunch in the bush
The Serengeti is famous for its predator population and the Great Migration (seasonal).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park – ngorongoro crater

From the Serengeti, the safari proceeds to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most remarkable natural wildlife sanctuaries on Earth. Descending into the crater floor offers a unique opportunity to encounter an extraordinary density of animals within a stunning volcanic landscape, including hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro crater to lake manyara

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the crater for a game drive.
Activities & Attractions:

Big Five viewing in a single day

Black rhino sightings (with luck)

Hippos, flamingos, hyenas, and large lion prides

Picnic lunch at the crater floor
Ngorongoro is one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich destinations, surrounded by dramatic volcanic walls.
Overnight in Karatu.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive.
Activities & Attractions:

Tree-climbing lions (with luck)

Lush groundwater forest with blue monkeys and baboons

Flamingos and diverse birdlife along the lake shore

Elephants in the forest zone
After the game drive, return to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.