Sacred Wilderness Expedition

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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 to Arusha and visit Duluti

Arrival to Arusha and visit Duluti

In the morning, take a flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, enjoying aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes including mountains, farms, and scattered villages. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, meet your safari guide and transfer to Lake Duluti for a peaceful nature experience. This volcanic crater lake offers a calm environment ideal for canoeing or a guided walking safari through lush forest inhabited by birds, monkeys, and other small wildlife. After the activity, enjoy lunch (own arrangement or included depending on plan), then transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing, recovering from travel, and preparing for the safari adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge in Arusha city.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful park known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. Enter the park with a packed lunch and enjoy a full afternoon game drive exploring different areas of the park. Expect to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a variety of bird species. The Tarangire River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. In the evening, exit the park and transfer to your lodge or camp near Tarangire for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti NationalPark

Serengeti NationalPark

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in breathtaking views of the highlands, Maasai settlements, and vast landscapes before entering the world-famous Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive across the endless plains, home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas while sharing insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Serengeti Central Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the remarkable Serengeti ecosystem. After an early breakfast, set out on a morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Search for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards while also encountering large herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, and antelopes. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing with afternoon game drives through different habitats including open grasslands, rocky kopjes, and riverine areas. Capture stunning photographs of wildlife and landscapes before returning to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Central Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Another exciting day awaits in Serengeti National Park as you continue discovering its diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. Explore areas not visited on the previous day, increasing your chances of encountering unique wildlife sightings and unforgettable moments. Follow wildlife movements across the plains and search for members of the Big Five while enjoying the beauty of one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. Your experienced guide will tailor the day's activities according to recent wildlife sightings and your interests. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue with afternoon game viewing before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

After an early breakfast at your lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Often referred to as Africa's "Garden of Eden," the crater is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife within its enclosed ecosystem. Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino, while also encountering large numbers of zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and various antelope species. The diverse habitats of grasslands, forests, swamps, and soda lakes support an abundance of wildlife and birdlife throughout the year. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site near the hippo pool before continuing with game viewing. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

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:
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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