Blue Mist Safaris

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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 and Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Arrival and Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Start with a morning pickup in Arusha town or Arusha Airport. Drive into Tarangire, a park famous for its ancient baobabs and enormous elephant herds. Enjoy your first game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and impalas along the river plains. In the late afternoon, settle into your campsite or lodge for your first night under the African skies. Evening dinner and storytelling around the campfire set the perfect introduction to your safari adventure.

Camping lodge site: Lilac Elevate inn (or equivalent).

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:
Budget camping
  • Outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti, Africa’s most iconic wildlife destination. Afternoon game drives introduce you to vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as the chance to see predators like lions and cheetahs. Enjoy sundowners overlooking the plains before returning to Nyani public campsite for camping, dinner and overnight.

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 Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Full day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day tracking wildlife across the Serengeti. Morning drives often catch predators on the hunt or wildlife gathering near waterholes. Afternoon exploration continues, letting you experience the endless plains that make this park world-famous. In the evening, drive towards Simba public campsite in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for camping, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the richest wildlife habitats on Earth. Full-day game drive on the crater floor offers high chances of complete your sighting of the Big Five as well as other resident animals and birds. Lunch at the crater rim with sweeping views. In the late afternoon, drive towards your camping site in Karatu for dinner and relaxation.

Camping lodge site: Lilac Elevate inn (or equivalent).

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:
Budget camping
  • Outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Game Drive and Activities in Lake Manyara National Park

Game Drive and Activities in Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and abundant birdlife. After the drive, experience two signature activities:

1. Treetop Canopy Walkway – nature walk above the forest to spot wildlife from a new perspective & build your appetite for lunch (noon, before lunch).
2. Canoeing Safari – paddle quietly along the lake, spotting hippos, elephants, and birds at close range (3-4pm).

After completion of the Canoeing activity around 4pm, drive back to Arusha town or airport for your evening connecting flight, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable 5-day Northern Tanzania safari adventure.

Important note:

The drive from Lake Manyara to Arusha City or Arusha Airport is approximately 3 hours and to Kilimanjaro international Airport, its 4 hours. If the guest will be flying on this same day, they will need to book with flights times that take the tour timings mentioned here in careful consideration.

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
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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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