Nathan African Safari

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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 to Tarangire

Arrival in Arusha to Tarangire

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. You’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and abundant wildlife.

After checking in at your mid-range lodge or tented camp, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, spotting zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and a variety of birds. The park’s quiet landscapes and large herds of elephants make it a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.

In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive towards the Serengeti, passing through scenic countryside and small villages along the way.

Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on your first game drive in one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves. Here, the wide-open plains are home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest.

Enjoy lunch during the drive and continue exploring the park in the late afternoon.

Check in at your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the African 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:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti NP to Karatu

Serengeti NP to Karatu

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Spend the morning and afternoon tracking the Big Five and observing the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife, including gazelles, warthogs, and hyenas.

Lunch is served in the park, either as a picnic or at your lodge. In the late afternoon, depart for Karatu, a charming town at the base of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

The scenic drive offers stunning views of the rolling hills, farms, and small local communities.

On arrival, check into your lodge or camp, enjoy dinner, and rest for the final day of your safari.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

On the final day, descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the richest wildlife habitats in Africa. The crater floor is home to dense populations of lions, elephants, hippos, buffalo, and flamingos, offering incredible photographic opportunities. Your morning is spent on a game drive, exploring the crater’s unique ecosystem and spotting as many species as possible.

Afterward, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.

This marks the end of your 4-day safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife and landscapes.

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)

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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