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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

Arusha

Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will complete check-in and go through security, where officials will verify your required documents. Our tour guide will warmly welcome you, assist with your luggage, and escort you to our transfer vehicle for the drive to Arusha city.

Once at the hotel, our driver-guide will assist with the check-in process, and a hotel porter will take your luggage to your room. You can unwind and relax at the lodge after your long journey.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National ParK

Tarangire National ParK

After breakfast at your lodge and a short safari briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Renowned for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse landscapes, Tarangire offers an authentic safari experience away from the crowds.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s open plains, acacia woodlands, and along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

At midday, stop at a scenic picnic site and enjoy a delicious lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. After lunch, continue exploring the park in search of more wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible experiences of your first day on safari.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, focusing on the wildlife-rich Central Seronera region. Known as the heart of the Serengeti, this area boasts an incredible concentration of resident wildlife and offers some of the best game-viewing opportunities in Africa.

The Seronera Valley is particularly famous for its thriving population of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. With vast plains teeming with wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and other herbivores, predators are never far away, making every game drive an exciting adventure.

At midday, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

As the sun begins to set, drive to your lodge or luxury tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on another unforgettable day in Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination.

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:
Misako Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll embark on a thrilling game drive through Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, your driver will set up a table for a delicious hot lunch, featuring soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and a refreshing fruit salad, complemented by a glass of wine or your choice of tea or coffee. You'll continue your game drive, exploring the park's wonders, until the evening.

During the great migration, millions of wildebeest, driven by an ancient rhythm, engage in an intense, three-week cycle of territorial conquests and mating, contributing to the circle of life.

Later, your driver will prepare a sundowner picnic table, offering drinks and snacks, before you head back to the lodge for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Misako Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya together protect the largest and most diverse collection of terrestrial wildlife on Earth. They also safeguard one of the last remaining intact migratory systems. After breakfast at the lodge, you'll set off on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, where you'll search for big cats and the Big Five.

In the afternoon, your driver will prepare a delightful hot lunch, including soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and a fresh fruit salad, complemented by a glass of wine or your choice of tea or coffee. Later in the afternoon, you'll drive to the camp in Ngorongoro for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart with your picnic lunch and journey to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Descend approximately 600 meters to the crater floor, where an extraordinary world of wildlife awaits.

Often referred to as Africa’s "Garden of Eden," the Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations on the continent. Its diverse habitats support an incredible concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeests and zebras

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the crater while taking in the breathtaking surroundings and watching wildlife in their natural habitat. Throughout the day, your expert Best Time Adventures guide will help you discover the crater’s rich biodiversity and spectacular landscapes.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a relaxing 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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse wildlife destinations.

Enjoy a game drive through the park as you search for its famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and numerous other wildlife species. Lake Manyara is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with hundreds of bird species recorded throughout the year, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, and colorful kingfishers.

At midday, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location within the park while taking in the beauty of your surroundings. After lunch, continue exploring the park and discovering its unique wildlife and landscapes.

In the late afternoon, begin your drive back to Arusha, where you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure with Best Time Adventures to a memorable conclusion.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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