Wilderness Insights 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

Fly Zanzibar to Arusha, Tarangire Game Drive

Fly Zanzibar to Arusha, Tarangire Game Drive

Your safari adventure begins with a pick from your Zanzibar hotel for a transfer to Zanzibar Airport, boarding a flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will connect immediately with your professional safari guide and drive straight to Tarangire National Park. This magnificent park is world-famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees that shape the beautiful landscape along the Tarangire River.
​You will enjoy an afternoon game drive tracking diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, and impalas drinking from the vital river source. After an exciting game drive and enjoying a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, you will begin your journey toward the highlands. You will drive to your comfortable mid-range lodge in Karatu for a hot dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Game Drive

Depart from Karatu after breakfast and drive through the lush crater highlands, ascending the rim for a breathtaking view before heading down into the endless plains of the Central Serengeti. This world-renowned wildlife sanctuary is globally famous for its sweeping savanna horizons and being the rich habitat for Africa's iconic big cats.
​You will spend the afternoon enjoying an extensive game drive across the Seronera Valley, tracking resident prides of lions, solitary leopards, and cheetahs patrolling the grasslands. Along with the predators, you will witness elephants, giraffes, and various plains game moving around the rocky kopjes. You will check into your comfortable mid-range safari camp deep inside the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

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:
Safari View Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu

Central Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Karatu

Spend the first part of the day discovering more wildlife treasures within the Central Serengeti savanna. You will explore active river valleys where hippos wallow in large pods and crocodiles rest along the banks, maximizing your opportunities to witness predators on active hunts across the open plains.
​After an immersive morning game drive and enjoying a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild bush, you will begin a beautiful en-route game drive heading south out of the Serengeti. You will transition back into the green, rolling landscapes of the crater highlands, arriving at your comfortable mid-range lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight rest.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration to Arusha, Fly to Zanzibar

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration to Arusha, Fly to Zanzibar

You will start early to descend onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor to maximize your wildlife viewing before your afternoon departure. This magnificent volcanic caldera hosts a dense concentration of wild mammals, offering your absolute best opportunity to witness the legendary Big Five, including a chance to spot the rare and endangered black rhino roaming the grasslands.
​You will enjoy a memorable morning exploring the crater floor and a scenic picnic lunch near the lively hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. You will then take a smooth road transfer back to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar, where our driver will be waiting to provide a private transfer back to your hotel.

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)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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