Sacred Wilderness Expedition

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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

Discover the wild beauty of Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem in northern Tanzania renowned for its vast savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds.

The Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, attracts diverse wildlife, especially during the dry season, when animals gather along its banks. Visitors can spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species.

With fewer crowds and breathtaking landscapes, Tarangire offers an authentic and intimate safari experience, making it a perfect addition to any Tanzania adventure.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mto Wa Mbu To Serengeti National Park

Mto Wa Mbu To Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll journey through the Ngorongoro highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. You will enjoy a scenic drive with wildlife sightings along the way as the landscape gradually opens into the legendary endless plains. You'll arrive in Central Serengeti (Seronera area) for an afternoon game drive where you may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at a public campsite or budget tented camp inside the park.

As the sun sets over the savannah, you'll witness the sky transform into brilliant shades of gold and crimson. Listen to the distant calls of wildlife under a starlit African sky, creating an unforgettable and truly immersive safari experience in the heart of the wilderness.

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 Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

You'll spend a full day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best chances to witness predator action and authentic African wilderness moments.

You will visit the famous hippo pools and search for the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. Your professional driver-guide will position you for optimal viewing and photography. You will return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky.

Between drives, enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by endless savannah and scattered acacia trees. Watch giraffes gracefully move across the plains and large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing nearby. With every turn, the Serengeti reveals new sights, sounds, and unforgettable encounters in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

You descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife havens. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of animals, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, buffalo, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari.

As you explore the lush plains, soda lakes, and acacia woodlands, take in breathtaking views within this ancient volcanic caldera. With luck, you will witness dramatic predator-prey interactions and capture incredible photographs. This final day offers a perfect blend of scenery, wildlife, and lasting safari memories.

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)
  • 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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