Informative African Tour

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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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).

What Makes Tarangire Special?

Tarangire is famous for:

Some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania

Iconic baobab trees scattered across golden savannah

A permanent river that attracts wildlife year-round

Excellent birdlife (over 500 species)

During the dry season (June–October), wildlife concentration gather along the Tarangire River. You can expect to see:

Elephants in large family groups

Lions resting under acacia trees

Giraffes browsing gracefully

Zebras, wildebeests, impalas, buffalo etc.

Leopards and cheetahs.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park with wildlife views around you.

Late afternoon drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight in your amazing accommodation pitched at the edge of the Lake Manyara. A place with the perfect view of the lake, sunrise and sunset. (approx 1 hour drive).

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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park (Central)

Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park (Central)

After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands before entering Serengeti National Park.

As you cross into Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless rolling plains dotted with acacia trees and granite kopjes.

Why Serengeti Is Unmatched

Serengeti is globally renowned for:

The Great Wildebeest Migration (over 1.5 million animals – seasonal)

High predator density

Vast, untouched African wilderness

After a picnic lunch start your afternoon game drive you may encounter:

Lions on rocky kopjes

Leopards resting in acacia trees

Cheetahs scanning open plains

Hyenas and jackals

Large herds of herbivores

Dinner and overnight at Land of Nature Camp, a comfortable tented camp offering an authentic bush experience.

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:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti

Game drive in Serengeti

Today is dedicated to a full-day exploration in Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich in Africa.

The Serengeti ecosystem is supported by permanent water sources, which means wildlife is present throughout the year. Game drives will focus on different habitats including open plains, kopjes (rocky outcrops), and riverine areas.

What to Expect

Excellent general game viewing with a wide variety of wildlife

Regular sightings of herbivores such as zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffalo, and various antelope species

Good chances of encountering predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, leopards.

Beautiful Serengeti landscapes and abundant birdlife

Your experienced guide will adjust the day’s route based on wildlife movements and current conditions to provide the best possible viewing opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing.

Return to camp in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Land of Nature Camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Game drive in Serengeti - Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Game drive in Serengeti - Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The drive offers spectacular scenery as the plains gradually rise into lush highlands.

Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional pastoral culture.

Dinner and overnight at
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
located near the crater rim area.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater Then Transfer Back to Arusha

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater Then Transfer Back to Arusha

Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Why Ngorongoro Is Unique

Ngorongoro Crater is often called “Africa’s Eden” due to:

Extremely high wildlife density

One of the best places to see black rhino

Year-round resident wildlife

Natural enclosure formed by a collapsed volcano

Inside the crater, you may encounter:

Black rhino (rare and protected)

Large lion prides

Massive buffalo herds

Hippos in freshwater pools

Flamingos at Lake Magadi

Hyenas and jackals

Because animals rarely migrate out of the crater, sightings are consistent and rewarding.

After picnic lunch inside the crater, drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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