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

Arrival, Transfer and Arusha National Park Game Drive

Arrival, Transfer and Arusha National Park Game Drive

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport, our professional driver-guide will meet and welcome you before transferring you to Arusha National Park for a day trip with a packed lunch. This scenic gem offers a stunning variety of landscapes, including the dramatic Meru Crater, the shimmering Momella Lakes, and lush montane forests. You will enjoy tracking beautiful black-and-white colobus monkeys, graceful giraffes, zebras, and herds of buffaloes moving along the forest glades. After a rewarding game viewing session and enjoying your scenic picnic lunch surrounded by views of Mount Meru, you will drive back into town to check into hotel for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart after a hot breakfast and drive straight to Tarangire National Park to begin your savanna exploration. This magnificent park is globally famous for its ancient, massive baobab trees and heavy elephant populations that gather along the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. You will enjoy an extensive afternoon game drive tracking large herds of elephants, towering giraffes, zebras, and various plains game drinking from the vital river source. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing and a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, you will drive lodge for a relaxing evening, a hot dinner, and a comfortable 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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive

Depart early after a hot breakfast and travel through the highlands to descend directly onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor. This magnificent volcanic caldera functions as a self-contained nature reserve hosting the highest density of large mammals on the African continent, offering your absolute best opportunity to witness the legendary Big Five. Your immersive game drive across the open grasslands allows you to track resident prides of lions, heavy buffalo herds, and hyenas, with an excellent chance to spot the rare and endangered black rhino roaming the plains. You will enjoy a picnic lunch near the lively hippo pool before ascending the steep crater walls and driving to logde for dinner and overnight rest.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive to Arusha/Jro Airport

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive to Arusha/Jro Airport

After breakfast depart to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife gem nestled directly at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. You will explore the park's diverse habitats, starting from the lush groundwater forest which is home to large troops of baboons, before moving to the open woodlands.
​You will enjoy tracking elephants, giraffes, and hippos, while keeping an eye out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions and viewing thousands of pink flamingos dusting the shores of the shimmering soda lake. After a rewarding morning game drive and a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild, your guide will provide a smooth road transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward departure flight, marking the unforgettable end of your journey.

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:
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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