Making Memories In Africa

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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 Tanzania – Arusha

Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Your professional safari guide will greet you and transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Arusha.

Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or explore Arusha with an optional short city tour visiting the Cultural Heritage Centre, local markets, or Maasai Market.

This first evening allows you to rest and prepare for the safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park | Land of Giants

Tarangire National Park | Land of Giants

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful wilderness. Enjoy a full-day game drive in your 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof as your guide searches for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest and other wildlife.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari along the Tarangire River, an important water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year.
In the late afternoon, leave the park and continue toward the Great Rift Valley. Check in at your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner while reflecting on an unforgettable first day of safari.

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:
Mawe Mawe Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park | Wildlife Beneath the Rift Valley

Lake Manyara National Park | Wildlife Beneath the Rift Valley

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse park set beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore its lush groundwater forest, open plains and lakeshore during an exciting game drive.
Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and large troops of baboons, as well as the park’s famous tree-climbing lions if you are lucky. Birdlife is also exceptional, with flamingos sometimes seen along the lake depending on seasonal conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, leave the park and continue to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and dinner.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Highview Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Journey to Serengeti | Into the Endless Plains

Journey to Serengeti | Into the Endless Plains

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to admire breathtaking views before continuing toward the Serengeti.
As you enter the endless plains, your game drive begins. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, buffaloes, wildebeest and zebras while enjoying the vast landscapes that make the Serengeti world-famous.
Continue exploring throughout the afternoon before heading to your accommodation inside the Serengeti. Enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful sights and 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Full-Day Serengeti | Follow the Wildlife

Full-Day Serengeti | Follow the Wildlife

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti National Park. Set out with your guide for a full-day game drive, following the best wildlife activity rather than a fixed route.
Search the plains for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest and zebras while taking time to enjoy special sightings and capture unforgettable photographs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon safari, when predators may become more active as temperatures cool.
For an unforgettable experience, an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari can be arranged, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, leave the Serengeti while enjoying wildlife viewing along the way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable 5–6 hour game drive.
The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas, with the possibility of spotting the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing your safari. Later, ascend the crater rim and drive to your accommodation for a well-earned evening of relaxation and dinner.

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:
Highview Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Relaxed Morning & Farewell Transfer to Arusha

Relaxed Morning & Farewell Transfer to Arusha

After several unforgettable days of safari, enjoy a relaxed final morning in Tanzania. Have breakfast at your own pace, take in the peaceful surroundings of your lodge, and enjoy some time to rest before checking out.
Later, your private safari guide will meet you for the comfortable drive back to Arusha. Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as you travel through the beautiful highlands and local countryside.
Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you will be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport, or your hotel in Arusha.
Your safari may be coming to an end, but the memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and warm hospitality will stay with you long after your journey home.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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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