Apodiformes Adventures

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Begin your safari with an early morning departure from Arusha and drive through the scenic Tanzanian countryside towards Tarangire National Park. The journey passes local villages, rolling landscapes, and Maasai settlements, offering a glimpse of authentic rural life.

Upon arrival, you will proceed with a game drive in Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and abundant wildlife along the Tarangire River. Expect sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species.

Enjoy wildlife viewing en route to your lodge or picnic site, followed by check-in and relaxation at your accommodation in or near the park.

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
Accommodation:
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Manyara NP to Lake Manyara NP

Lake Manyara NP to Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, depart from Tarangire National Park and enjoy a short scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley landscapes toward Lake Manyara National Park. The route passes through rural villages, farmlands, and beautiful escarpments.

Upon arrival, proceed for a game drive in Lake Manyara, a compact but diverse park known for its lush groundwater forests, alkaline lake, and rich wildlife. Look out for elephants, baboons, hippos, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The lake shores often attract flamingos and other bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch or lodge lunch before continuing with an afternoon game drive, then proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Manyara Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart from Lake Manyara National Park and drive through the scenic highlands of the Great Rift Valley towards Ngorongoro Crater. The journey offers beautiful views of coffee plantations, rolling hills, and Maasai villages along the way.

Upon arrival, descend into the crater for a half or full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater is a natural wonder and home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards, as well as large populations of zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos around the soda lakes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor before continuing your wildlife viewing, then ascend and proceed to your lodge on the crater rim or nearby for dinner and overnight stay.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Explore Ngorongoro crater

Explore Ngorongoro crater

Spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend early in the morning for a game drive across the crater floor, where diverse habitats support an incredible concentration of wildlife.

The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, alongside lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and hyenas. The soda lakes attract flocks of flamingos and other bird species, creating stunning photographic scenes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater, surrounded by wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Continue your afternoon game drive before ascending back to the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Ngorongoro Crater and drive through the scenic highlands and conservation area en route to Serengeti National Park. The journey offers beautiful views of Maasai villages, rolling plains, and wildlife along the way, with optional stops at Olduvai Gorge for a brief historical insight into early human origins.

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an en-route game drive as you enter the vast savannah. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests as you make your way deeper into the park.

Proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay, ready for a full safari experience in the Serengeti the following day.

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
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Safari in Serengeti NP

Safari in Serengeti NP

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, offering chances to see lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunting or returning from a night of activity.

The park is home to vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, alongside elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and many bird species. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration as millions of animals move across the plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild or return to your camp for rest before heading out for an afternoon game drive across different regions of the park. As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti National Park with a scenic en-route game drive as you head toward the northern corridor of the park. Enjoy final wildlife sightings along the way as you make your journey through the vast savannah.

Proceed to the Isebania border for immigration formalities before crossing into Kenya. After clearance, continue your drive into the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive depending on timing.

The Maasai Mara welcomes you with endless golden plains and rich wildlife, offering excellent chances to spot the Big Five and large herds of plains game. Later, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, offering chances to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas in action across the open savannah.

The reserve is home to the Big Five and vast herds of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve under acacia trees before continuing with an afternoon game drive across different sections of the park. As the sun sets, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Accommodation:
Enkorok Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha Transfer

Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha Transfer

After breakfast, depart from Maasai Mara National Reserve and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Lake Naivasha. Enjoy beautiful views of rolling escarpments, farmlands, and local towns along the way.

Arrive in Lake Naivasha in time for lunch or a short afternoon activity depending on your schedule. The lake is famous for its peaceful freshwater setting, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Optional activities include a boat ride to see hippos and birds up close or a walking safari on Crescent Island.

Later, proceed to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Accommodation:
Sawela Lodges
  • Mid-range hotel at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Nairobi

Transfer to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart from Lake Naivasha and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley towards Nairobi. Enjoy views of beautiful escarpments, farmlands, and small towns along the way.

Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred directly to the airport for your onward flight, depending on your schedule. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience across Kenya and Tanzania.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City, Kenya)
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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