Dancing Simba Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National park

Arusha to Tarangire National park

In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel, marking the beginning of our programme as we head to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for its vast tree savannah, seasonal marshes, and iconic baobab trees. It is also home to the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania, with over 4,000 elephants recorded in the park.

During your game drive, you may also see giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of antelopes and gazelles. Upon arrival at the park, your driver-guide will prepare the open-roof safari jeep, allowing you to explore the wildlife while enjoying excellent opportunities for photography.

Later, you will stop at a designated picnic site inside the park for lunch. After lunch, the afternoon game drive continues, giving you more time to explore this beautiful and wildlife-rich park later afternoon drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti national park

Tarangire to Serengeti national park

Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. After breakfast, you will depart for a scenic four-hour drive through beautiful landscapes as you head towards the Serengeti. Upon arrival, you will begin a full-day game drive across the vast savannah plains, which are home to an incredible variety of wildlife.

During your safari, you will have the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos and elephants. In addition, you may also see hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many species of antelopes. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an exciting afternoon game drive until late evening. Afterwards, you will head to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 to Ngorongoro highland

Serengeti to Ngorongoro highland

After an early and relaxing morning, you will set out for a sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti. This is one of the best times to see wildlife, as many animals are active after a long night of hunting and searching for food. You will have the opportunity to spot a variety of animals walking along the roads and across the open plains, while enjoying the beautiful sunrise over the Serengeti.

After the morning game drive, you will begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may continue to see wildlife and enjoy the stunning scenery of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Later in the day, you will arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater Rim, where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the world-famous crater. Dinner and overnight.

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

The most remarkable natural wonders in Africa and a highlight of any safari in Tanzania. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, formed millions of years ago when a giant volcano collapsed, creating a massive natural crater about 20 kilometres wide and 600 metres deep.

The crater floor is home to more than 25,000 animals, making it one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing. Visitors have a great chance of seeing the famous Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the rare black rhinoceros. Other animals commonly seen include zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals and many species of antelopes.

Ngorongoro Crater also features beautiful landscapes, including open grasslands, swamps, forests and Lake Magadi, which often attracts flamingos. This unique ecosystem offers incredible scenery and unforgettable wildlife experiences enjoy until later afternoon then drive to your accomodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Fanaka Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara park to Arusha

Lake Manyara park to Arusha

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This beautiful park is known for its diverse habitats, including forests, open grasslands and the shallow alkaline lake that attracts many animals and birds. During the game drive you may see buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and the famous tree-climbing lions that Lake Manyara is known for.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the lakeshore, where large numbers of aquatic birds can be found. Among them are flamingos, pelicans, ibises and the African jacana, along with many other bird species that live around the lake. The park is also home to monkeys, hippos and many other animals.

All of this wildlife can be enjoyed against the stunning backdrop of the dramatic Great Rift Valley wall, which creates a spectacular setting for your safari experience and laterafternoon we will drive to you accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Graceland Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kilimanjaro Materun waterfall

Kilimanjaro Materun waterfall

Materuni Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful natural attractions near the town of Moshi, located on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The waterfall is surrounded by lush green vegetation, coffee farms and traditional villages of the Chagga people.

A visit to Materuni Waterfalls usually begins with a guided walk through Materuni Village. During the walk, you will pass through banana plantations and local farms while learning about the culture and daily life of the Chagga community. The hike to the waterfall takes about 30–45 minutes and offers beautiful views of the countryside.

When you arrive, you will see the impressive waterfall dropping from a height of about 70–80 metres into a clear natural pool

Many tours also include a traditional lunch from chagga coffee experience where visitors learn how coffee is grown, roasted and prepared locally before enjoying a fresh cup of Chagga coffee here will be the end of this trip and then drop you off to Arusha or Mosh town.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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