Hadza Guides Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your adventure with Hadza Guides Africa begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden wildlife treasures. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers an unforgettable introduction to your safari. Enjoy an exciting game drive through diverse landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and an incredible variety of birdlife.

Visit the Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, where wildlife gathers to drink, providing excellent opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing. Savor a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, leave the park and drive to the beautiful highlands of Karatu, where you will check in to your lodge, enjoy a delicious dinner, and relax in preparation for the exciting days ahead.

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:
Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu to Southern Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Southern Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the spectacular Southern Serengeti (Ndutu), home to the world-famous Great Migration calving season. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and keep an eye out for wildlife roaming the open plains.

Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive through the vast grasslands, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras gather to give birth, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals. Witness remarkable wildlife interactions, photograph newborn calves, and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic location surrounded by nature.

Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring the best wildlife hotspots with your expert guide while admiring the endless plains and abundant birdlife. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, head to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Southern 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:
Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Southern Serengeti National Park

Southern Serengeti National Park

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive in the spectacular Ndutu area, where the Great Migration calving season reaches its peak. Spend the day following vast herds of wildebeest and zebras as thousands of newborn calves take their first steps across the endless plains.

This incredible event attracts an abundance of predators, offering exceptional opportunities to witness lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and jackals in action. Your expert guide will take you to the best wildlife viewing areas, sharing fascinating insights into this remarkable ecosystem.

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari, exploring Ndutu's woodlands, open grasslands, and seasonal lakes, home to elephants, giraffes, gazelles, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and another unforgettable night in the heart of the Great Migration.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Migration - Ndutu Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. Descend 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. Renowned for its incredible concentration of animals, the crater offers one of the best opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes and a spectacular variety of birdlife.

Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool while surrounded by stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring this remarkable ecosystem, where every turn reveals breathtaking scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters. As the day comes to an end, ascend the crater rim and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay, reflecting on another incredible day in Tanzania's iconic wilderness.

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:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Karatu to Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience)

Karatu to Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience)

After an early breakfast, depart for the remote shores of Lake Eyasi for an unforgettable cultural adventure with two of Tanzania's most fascinating indigenous communities. Begin your day with the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. Join them on a guided bush walk, learn traditional hunting techniques, discover their unique survival skills, and gain rare insight into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years.

Continue to the nearby Datoga community, renowned for their exceptional blacksmithing craftsmanship and rich cultural heritage. Meet local families, observe the creation of traditional tools and jewelry, and learn about their customs and daily life. After this authentic cultural experience, enjoy lunch before returning to Arusha, where your unforgettable journey with Hadza Guides Africa comes to a memorable conclusion.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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