Mbugu Adventure and Safaris

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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 -Tarangire National Park

Arusha -Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha after a safari briefing by your professional guide. You will travel southwest towards Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem renowned for its large elephant population and magnificent baobab trees that dominate the landscape.

Upon entering the park, your first game drive begins immediately. Tarangire is famous for its rich concentration of wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River, the park's primary water source. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and numerous bird species.

The park's diverse habitats, including river valleys, open grasslands, and acacia woodlands, provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by stunning scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive. Drive to the campsite in the evening.

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:
Migombani Campsite
  • 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destination. The journey takes you through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands, offering breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush valleys, and dramatic landscapes that showcase the beauty of Northern Tanzania.

As you descend toward the Serengeti, the scenery gradually changes into vast golden plains stretching endlessly to the horizon. Renowned for its incredible biodiversity, the Serengeti is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife and is famous for the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park's diverse habitats. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many other fascinating species. As the sun sets over the savannah, proceed to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Serengeti. After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with packed lunches.
The open savannahs provide excellent visibility, allowing visitors to observe animals behaving naturally in their wild habitat. Your guide will navigate through different areas of the park in search of wildlife, maximizing your chances of encountering the region's most iconic species.
You may witness parts of the Great Wildebeest Migration, often considered one of the most extraordinary natural events on the planet. Massive herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing areas while predators follow closely behind.
Throughout the day, keep your camera ready for sightings of lions resting beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains for prey, elephants roaming the grasslands, and countless other fascinating animals and birds.
Return to the campsite in the late afternoon to enjoy dinner.

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

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Wake up early for a final morning game drive in Serengeti when wildlife activity is often at its peak. This is an excellent opportunity to spot predators returning from their nighttime hunts or herbivores grazing in the cool morning air.
After the game drive and lunch, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes and wildlife.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the late afternoon. The crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders. From the rim, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across the crater floor below.
Spend the evening at the campsite located on or near the crater rim. The cooler highland climate provides a refreshing contrast to the plains below.

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:
Budget camping
  • on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro -Arusha

Ngorongoro -Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden," the crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its natural boundaries.
The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. It is also one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhinoceros.
The unique ecosystem, consisting of grasslands, forests, wetlands, and soda lakes, creates ideal conditions for wildlife viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a final game drive and picnic lunch before ascending the crater and beginning your return journey to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of an unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure filled with extraordinary wildlife encounters and lifelong memories.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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