Tapestry of Africa Tours and 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

Welcome to the Wild - Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to the Wild - Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by a member of our team and assisted with your luggage before being privately transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Sit back and relax as you make your way into the city and get your first glimpse of Tanzania.

Upon arrival at your hotel, check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Relax after your international journey, enjoy the hotel amenities, and get a good night’s rest as you prepare for the exciting safari adventure that begins the following morning.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Tarangire National Park- First Sounds of the Wild

Tarangire National Park- First Sounds of the Wild

After breakfast, meet your private safari guide and begin the scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobab trees rise above the savanna and vast landscapes stretch into the distance. Arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time to check in and enjoy lunch before setting out on your first afternoon game drive, searching for Tarangire’s famous elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.

The following day, enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, when the cooler hours provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes and follow the Tarangire River, where animals frequently gather to drink and graze. Between game drives, return to your lodge for lunch and time to relax, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & alcoholic drinks (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park - Tranquility and Forest Canopies

Lake Manyara National Park - Tranquility and Forest Canopies

You'll journey onward to Lake Manyara National Park, where the landscape shifts into lush groundwater forests and the dramatic escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. This compact yet diverse park offers a beautiful contrast to the open plains of Tarangire.

As you enter, the atmosphere changes—the canopy alive with bird calls, leaves rustling as elephants move quietly through the forest, and flashes of pink from flamingos along the lake’s edge. You will enjoy a game drive through this unique ecosystem, known for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife, before returning to your lodge for a refined evening surrounded by the soft sounds of the forest.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Ngorongoro Crater - The Great Natural Amphitheater

Ngorongoro Crater - The Great Natural Amphitheater

Journey into the beautiful highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where cooler air and sweeping views signal your approach to one of Africa’s most remarkable landscapes. Arrive at your luxury lodge or camp in time to check in, enjoy a relaxed lunch, and rest before descending nearly 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.

The following morning, descend once again into the crater for an extended game drive, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when wildlife is especially active. Explore the grasslands, forests, wetlands, and freshwater pools that support an extraordinary concentration of animals within the crater. Around midday, return to your lodge for lunch and spend the remainder of the afternoon relaxing, enjoying the beautiful surroundings and spectacular views from above the crater.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-9

To the Sounds of the Legendary Serengeti National Park

To the Sounds of the Legendary Serengeti National Park

Depart for a scenic drive into the legendary Serengeti National Park, where the landscape opens into vast plains stretching toward the horizon. Upon arrival, check into your luxury lodge or tented camp and enjoy a relaxed lunch while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Later that afternoon, set out with your private safari guide for your first game drive, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and the incredible variety of wildlife that calls the Serengeti home.

Over the next three days, enjoy immersive game drives across different areas of this extraordinary ecosystem. Choose between morning and afternoon drives with time to relax at camp between adventures, or venture out for a longer game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush. Depending on the season, you may also encounter the vast herds of the Great Migration.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
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 drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Farewell to the wild

Farewell to the wild

Enjoy a final morning surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Serengeti before saying goodbye to this extraordinary wilderness. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy breakfast and perhaps a final glimpse of wildlife as you make your way through the park.

Your safari guide will transfer you to the Seronera Airstrip, where you will board your scheduled flight back to Arusha. As you soar above the vast plains of Tanzania, take in one final view of the landscapes that have made your safari such an unforgettable adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City, Tanzania)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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