Tanzania In A Nutshell Safaris

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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 - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

You will be picked up from the airport or your hotel early in the morning. From here your journey begins with a transfer to Tarangire National Park. You will arrive in time to relax before lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds and diverse landscapes, ranging from seasonal swamps to open savanna. You may have the chance to see lions stalking their prey or leopards relaxing in the trees. After the game drive, you will be driven to your lodge for dinner and your 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:
Tarangire Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for the Serengeti. You will enjoy lunch at a suitable location inside the park. The rest of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive before making your way to the camp.

The Serengeti is well known for its migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest. Be prepared to see resident predators, including leopards, cheetahs, and lions, all playing their role in the circle of life.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mawe Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a morning game drive. At 8:00 am, you will return to the camp for a leisurely breakfast. Thereafter, embark on a full-day game drive with packed lunch boxes in hand. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by the sights of the Big Five before continuing with your game drive. Later in the evening, as the sun goes down, you will be driven back to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mawe Tented Camp
  • 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 - Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we will depart for a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes in hand. This park is home to the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of Africa’s natural wonders. Around 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many species of birds, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, are resident year-round. Be prepared to see a wide variety of animals within a short period of time.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we will depart for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park with a packed lunch in hand. Once the game drive is complete, we will transfer you to Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which can often be found resting amidst branches. The park is also home to numerous baboon colonies that you will see along the road from the moment you enter.

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:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

After breakfast, you will relax at the lodge and, if time allows, enjoy a short tour of Arusha for shopping. You will then be transferred to the Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airports.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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