Best Time Adventures

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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

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch while searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many bird species. In the afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This beautiful park is well known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, lush groundwater forest, and breathtaking scenery along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park before returning to Karatu.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central Serengeti National ParK

Central Serengeti National ParK

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the park, where you'll have the chance to spot wildlife before arriving at your camp in the evening.

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:
Tukaone Hembe Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and journey north through the park, enjoying a scenic game drive along the way. As you travel towards Northern Serengeti, you'll pass through diverse landscapes rich in wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, topis, and other animals.

Arrive in the Northern Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive around the Mara River, one of the most spectacular wildlife areas in Africa. During the Great Migration season (July to October), this region is famous for the dramatic wildebeest river crossings, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave the crocodile-filled waters. Even outside the migration season, the area provides exceptional wildlife viewing and breathtaking scenery.

After an exciting afternoon safari, head to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring the spectacular Northern Serengeti, one of Tanzania's most rewarding wildlife destinations. Enjoy an extensive game drive as you follow the Great Migration (seasonal) and search for the Big Five. The Mara River area is famous for dramatic river crossings, while the surrounding plains are home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, and a rich variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon safari and returning to camp as the sun sets over the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy your final full game drive in the Serengeti. Visit another section of the park, maximizing your chances of spotting the Big Five and experiencing Tanzania's incredible wildlife before heading to your camp for the evening.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the crater for a memorable game drive in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and many other animals. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, begin your journey back to Arusha, where your unforgettable safari with Best Time Adventures comes to an end.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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