6-Day Wildlife, Culture & Night Game Drive Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha for relaxation after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the city or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your lodge.

Meals on this day will be at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, depart from Arusha with your safari guide and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, from groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to the open areas around the lake. Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, monkeys, hippos and abundant birdlife, with the possibility of spotting the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.

After your daytime game drive, continue to your accommodation for dinner and some time to relax. In the evening, return to Lake Manyara National Park for a guided night game drive. Experience the park after dark while searching for nocturnal wildlife such as bush babies, genets, civets, porcupines and other animals that become more active at night. Afterwards, return to your accommodation for an 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti NP

After breakfast, we begin our scenic journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park via the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy spectacular landscapes and wildlife sightings as the scenery slowly opens into the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, and the Great Migration depending on the season.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti NP to Karatu

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking in the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania’s most iconic national park. After lunch, begin your scenic drive toward Karatu, with the opportunity to spot wildlife along the way. Arrive in Karatu in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an incredible game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing with a final game drive on the crater floor. Later in the afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight 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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire NP to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final game drive. Explore the park’s beautiful landscapes, known for ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds and the Tarangire River, which attracts a variety of wildlife. Look for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species as you enjoy your last wildlife experience.

After a picnic lunch and further game viewing, leave Tarangire in the afternoon and begin your drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your preferred location, marking the end of your Tanzania safari and cultural adventure.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.