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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 – Karatu

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Experience: Elephants, Baobabs & The Beginning of Your Safari

After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness area known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive across the park’s open plains, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and colorful birdlife.

After your safari, continue through the scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes towards Karatu. Arrive at your luxury lodge where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful highland surroundings before dinner.

Why You'll Love It:
Tarangire offers a spectacular introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife with incredible scenery, fewer crowds, and some of the best elephant viewing experiences in the country.

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:
Heart and Soul Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu Area

Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu Area

Experience: Crater Wonders & Journey into Migration Country

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing towards Ndutu. As you enter the Great Migration ecosystem, the landscapes transform into vast open plains filled with natural beauty. Arrive at your luxury camp and relax surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Why You'll Love It:
This day combines two of Tanzania’s greatest wildlife experiences — the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater and the remote beauty of Ndutu.

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:
Olmorijo Camp (Ndutu)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Full-Day Ndutu Wildlife Experience

Full-Day Ndutu Wildlife Experience

Experience: The Heart of the Great Migration Wilderness

Spend the entire day exploring Ndutu with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover vast grasslands, woodlands, and seasonal lakes while searching for wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.

Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration. With fewer vehicles compared to other safari areas, Ndutu offers a more private and authentic experience, allowing you to connect with nature at a slower pace.

Return to your luxury camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

Why You'll Love It:
Ndutu offers incredible wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and a peaceful safari atmosphere, especially during the Great Migration season.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Karatu

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Highlands – Karatu

Experience: Scenic Journey & Luxury Relaxation

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Ndutu before departing towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Travel through beautiful landscapes while enjoying the changing scenery and possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Arrive in Karatu and check in at your luxury lodge, where you can spend the afternoon relaxing. Enjoy the lodge facilities, peaceful gardens, swimming pool, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings after your days of adventure.

Why You'll Love It:
This day creates the perfect balance between safari and relaxation, giving you time to enjoy your luxury accommodation instead of spending the entire day on the road.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Experience: Rift Valley Beauty & Final Safari Moments

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through diverse habitats, including lush forests, open plains, and the lakeshore. Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

After your safari, continue to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon. You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport, your hotel, or your next destination.

Why You'll Love It:
Lake Manyara provides a beautiful final safari experience, combining unique landscapes, birdlife, and wildlife before your journey comes to an end.

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)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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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  • This tour is offered by Fondness Vacations, not SafariBookings.
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