Selah Africa 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

Journey to Tarangire National Park

Journey to Tarangire National Park

Following an early morning pick-up, you’ll get to journey with an experienced guide on a scenic three-hour drive towards Tarangire National Park, ready to kickstart the tour.

Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, and ancient baobab trees.

The park is also known for its quieter atmosphere compared to other Northern Circuit destinations, offering a refined and intimate safari experience, particularly during dry seasons when wildlife congregates along the riverbanks, ultimately ensuring excellent game viewing.

Lunch would be served as a picnic within the park in the course of this immersive game drive.

Following such extensive game drive, you’ll get to exit the park and proceed on an hour drive to Mamadunia Safari Lodge, a culturally inspired lodge selected for its accessibility, comfort, and value.

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:
Mamadunia Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Venture towards the Serengeti Savannah

Venture towards the Serengeti Savannah

You’ll need to rise early (at around 6am) for breakfast, before embarking on a scenic drive towards the Serengeti plains.

The journey is usually a bit long and bumpy, but gets to offer fascinating game view along the way, making the four-to-five hour journey an adventure by itself.

You’ll also get to ascend through the Crater highlands which bridge the Crater to the plains of the Serengeti.

Upon arrival at the Serengeti, you would have the opportunity to enjoy a packed picnic lunch before exploring the vast Serengeti savannah.

The Serengeti gets to offer diverse ecosystems which supports abundant resident wildlife and Nature's Cycle of the Great Migration - ensuring rewarding wildlife view throughout the year.

Following this unique game drive, you’ll be escorted to Kontiki Serengeti Camp, a designated camp inside the Serengeti 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:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater

From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater

You’ll begin the day very early (at around 6am) for breakfast, alongside the stunning golden Serengeti sunrise.

The morning shall then be dedicated to a game drive until midday, this followed by a return to camp for lunch tailored on guests' preference.

In the late afternoon, you’ll get to depart campsite with all respective luggage’s for a final scenic game drive across the Serengeti plains, towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Dinner and overnight accommodations would be provided at Kankari lodge – just an hour distance drive from the Crater.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Survival Inside the Crater - Nature's Crafted Colesseum

Survival Inside the Crater - Nature's Crafted Colesseum

The day shall begin early (at around 6am) with breakfast, before a 600m descent into the Crater for an unforgettable game drive.

Enclosed by ancient volcanic walls, Ngorongoro Crater hosts vast grasslands, forests, and soda lakes; all of which support an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including consistent Big Five sightings.

The Crater also carries a self-contained ecosystem with striking sceneries, offering outstanding game sightings throughout the year.

A picnic lunch would be enjoyed at a spotted camp inside the Crater during this rewarding game drive, which continues for six to seven hours.

Afterward, you’ll then return to Kankari lodge for dinner and night-stay.

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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Explore Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Lake Manyara National Park

Following an early breakfast, you’ll get to depart on a scenic hour drive en route to Lake Manyara National Park, marking as the final day at the wild.

Lake Manyara carries a distinctive landscape ranging from its lush groundwater forest to its open lakeside plains beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

Wildlife sightings mostly gets to include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and large troops of baboons.

The park is also famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions, though such sightings are usually no guarantee.

A picnic lunch would be served within the park during this final game drive.

As the day concludes, you’ll embark on a two-hour drive back to Arusha at Njiro Legacy Hotel, a newly distinctive hotel, for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Culture City Tour

Culture City Tour

Following such long drives at the wild, you’ll get to enjoy an extended rest before exploring Arusha city, a unique cultural city.

Immediately after breakfast, and at around 10am, you’ll embark on a guided culture-city tour, learning about the people from Arusha and the green atmospheric scenes offered by the city.

The city, Arusha, named after a sub-tribe of the Maasai, the "Wa-Arusha", is located in the Great North Road midway between Cairo and Cape Town.

The city carries a scenic cultural-forest atmosphere, posing an appealing tone that connects you with the geography of the place.

For the evening, you’ll head back to Njiro Legacy Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for the scenic upcoming waterfall adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Scenic Materuni Waterfalls

Scenic Materuni Waterfalls

On the final day, you’ll need to rise at around 6am for an early breakfast, before beginning our final en route towards Materuni village, right at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

The village offers a scenic cultural appeal of the Chagga tribe - a populate sheltered by Mt. Kilimanjaro.

You’ll also get to explore across the fresh plantations around the belt of the Kilimanjaro, being amongst the first coffee plantations introduced by the Germans in East Africa back in late 19th century.

As we say goodbye to the savannah in style, you’ll have the opportunity to explore Kikuletwa Hot Springs for a magical swim, if preferred.

The tour shall then conclude with a transfer to the airport, bringing this Adventure to a close.

See you then!

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

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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