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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

Arrival in Arusha | JRO or ARK

Arrival in Arusha | JRO or ARK

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), where your private safari representative will welcome you to Tanzania. Enjoy a seamless transfer to your carefully selected accommodation in Arusha and take the remainder of the day at your leisure. Relax, refresh and settle into the peaceful atmosphere before your safari begins. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the hotel surroundings or discover a little of Arusha. Your guide will meet you for a safari briefing and ensure every detail is ready for the journey ahead.

Overnight: Arusha.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Villa
  • Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Where Giants Roam | Tarangire to Karatu

Where Giants Roam | Tarangire to Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha in your private 4x4 for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness of ancient baobabs, golden savannah and remarkable elephant herds. Enjoy a leisurely game drive with your expert guide, discovering the park's wildlife and diverse landscapes at your own pace. After a scenic picnic lunch, continue toward the Ngorongoro highlands and the tranquil town of Karatu. Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by the beauty of Tanzania's highlands.

Overnight: Karatu.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Into the Endless Plains | Karatu to Central Serengeti

Into the Endless Plains | Karatu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, journey from Karatu toward the legendary Serengeti. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the vast plains where Tanzania's most iconic wildlife stories unfold. Your private game drive begins as you enter the park, with opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo and other wildlife along the way. Continue toward Central Serengeti, a year-round wildlife-rich region known for its resident predators and beautiful kopjes. Arrive at your luxury camp or lodge and settle into your Serengeti surroundings, ready for a full day of exploration tomorrow.

Overnight: Central Serengeti.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

The Serengeti in Full | A Private Wilderness Day

The Serengeti in Full | A Private Wilderness Day

Today belongs entirely to the Serengeti. Wake to the sounds of the wilderness and set out with your private guide for a full-day game drive across Central Serengeti. With no camp change or long transfer, the day can unfold naturally around wildlife activity and your interests. Explore open plains, rocky kopjes and wildlife-rich areas while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and abundant plains game. Pause for a memorable picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration. Return to your camp in the late afternoon and savour another peaceful evening beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

The Grand Finale | Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Arusha

The Grand Finale | Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Arusha

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a final taste of the Serengeti landscapes along the way. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive, exploring its remarkable floor where forests, grasslands and lakes support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, black rhino. After the crater, ascend and continue to Arusha, where your private transfer will connect you with ARK or JRO for your onward journey. Your Tanzanian escape ends with memories designed to last a lifetime.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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  • This tour is offered by Fondness Vacations, not SafariBookings.
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