Mercy Africa Serengeti Adventures

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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

Arrival in arusha

The city is known for its cool climate, scenic surroundings, and multicultural population. It plays an important role in Tanzania’s economy, particularly in tourism, agriculture, and international diplomacy, as it hosts the East African Community headquarters.

Arusha offers a mix of urban life and natural beauty, with nearby attractions including national parks, coffee plantations, and cultural heritage sites. Visitors often use Arusha as a starting point for safaris, mountain climbing, and cultural tours.

Overall, Arusha is a lively and strategic city that combines modern development with close proximity to some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife destinations.

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

Day 2

Tarangire national park

Tarangire national park

The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through it and serves as a crucial water source, especially during the dry season. As a result, large numbers of animals gather around the river, making it one of the best places in Tanzania to observe wildlife up close.

Tarangire is particularly famous for its large herds of elephants, as well as other animals such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. It is also home to a wide variety of birdlife, attracting birdwatchers from around the world.

The landscape of Tarangire is characterized by open savannah, seasonal swamps, and iconic baobab trees, which give the park a unique and picturesque appearance.

Overall, Tarangire offers a and less crowded safari experience compared to larger parks, while still providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and nature exploration.

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

Day 3

Central serengeti national park

Central serengeti national park

The Central Serengeti is the heart of the Serengeti National Park and one of the most popular wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania. It is famous for its wide open plains, rocky kopjes, and large numbers of wild animals throughout the year.

Central Serengeti is especially known for its rich population of predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. The area also supports elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and many species of birds. Because water sources are available in most seasons, wildlife remains abundant all year, making it an excellent safari destination.

One of the most important areas in the Central Serengeti is the Seronera Valley, which contains rivers and grassy plains that attract many animals. The valley is often considered the center of safari tourism in the Serengeti because visitors can easily spot wildlife during game drives.

Main Destination:
Central 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti national park

Serengeti national park

Serengeti is one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world, located in northern Tanzania. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning endless plains, which describes the park’s wide open grasslands. The Serengeti ecosystem covers a large area and extends into southern Kenya, where it connects with the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The Serengeti is best known for the Great Migration, one of the greatest natural events on Earth. Every year, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. During this journey, the animals face many dangers, including crocodile-filled rivers and predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Serengeti National Park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, rhinos, and many species of birds. The park’s natural beauty includes grasslands, acacia trees.

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

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Depature

Ngorongoro Crater to Depature

Ngorongoro Crater is a large volcanic caldera located in northern Tanzania within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It was formed millions of years ago when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed inward, creating one of the world’s largest unbroken volcanic craters. The crater is about 600 meters deep and covers an area of around 260 square kilometers.

Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its rich wildlife and beautiful scenery. It is home to thousands of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Because animals live inside the crater throughout the year, it is one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing and safari tourism.

The crater contains different habitats such as grasslands, forests, swamps, and a soda lake called Lake Magadi, which attracts flamingos and other birds. The surrounding highlands are cool and green, adding to the area’s natural beauty.

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)
  • 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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