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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a pick-up from your hotel, where you will meet your professional guide before driving to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its giant baobab trees, rolling savannahs, and seasonal swamps, the park offers breathtaking scenery and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Tarangire is especially known for its large elephant population, giving visitors unforgettable close-up encounters.

During the game drive in your open-roof safari Jeep, you may spot buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and different antelope species roaming freely across the plains. Predators such as lions are often seen following the herds, while leopards occasionally rest in the trees. Although rare, cheetahs can also be spotted in certain areas of the park.

After a full day of wildlife viewing and exploring the beautiful landscapes of Tarangire, you will leave the park in the late afternoon and continue to your camp for dinner and a relaxing 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:
Budget camping
  • Outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of rolling hills, local farms, and traditional villages before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations. Your journey continues to the Seronera region in central Serengeti, known for its rich wildlife and excellent game viewing throughout the year. The Seronera River attracts many animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other wildlife commonly found in the Serengeti ecosystem. Upon arrival, you will stop for a picnic lunch before continuing with an exciting afternoon game drive across the vast plains, where you will experience breathtaking scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters in their natural habitat.

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
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive along the famous Sogore River Circuit, which stretches across the plains south of the Seronera River. This area is well known for its rich wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, Thomson’s gazelles, topis, ostriches, cheetahs, and many other animals roaming freely across the savannah. During your exploration, you may also visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre near Seronera Lodge to learn more about the park’s history, ecosystem, and conservation efforts.

In the afternoon, your safari continues along the scenic kopjes circuit, passing through the iconic Maasai kopjes—ancient granite rock formations scattered across the plains. These rocky outcrops create natural shelters, holding small water pools and shade that attract wildlife, especially during the dry season. Lions are often seen resting or waiting near the rocks for prey, while the kopjes are also known to shelter large cobras and other fascinating species.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will continue with a morning game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, giving you more opportunities to encounter the park’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. You may spot lions resting in the grass, herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing peacefully, as well as giraffes, elephants, and other animals roaming across the savannah. Around midday, you will begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying more wildlife sightings along the route before leaving the Serengeti in the early afternoon.

As you travel toward Ngorongoro, the scenery gradually changes from vast open plains to lush highlands. Upon reaching the crater rim, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders. After taking in the spectacular scenery, you will continue to your camp, where dinner and a relaxing overnight stay await.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful destination famous for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. The park is centered around the shallow alkaline lake, which attracts thousands of waterbirds throughout the year. Bright pink flamingos are often seen along the shoreline together with pelicans, cormorants, storks, and many other bird species. With over 400 recorded bird species, Lake Manyara is considered a paradise for bird lovers. The park is also famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, often spotted resting on branches in the open woodland areas.

During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and different antelope species while exploring the forests, plains, and lakeshore. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your booked hotel for dinner, relaxation, and 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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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