Ecolife Tours and 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

Airport - Arusha

Airport - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your dedicated airport transfer guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Take some time to relax and recover from your journey, or enjoy some free time depending on your arrival time. Dinner and overnight at your Arusha accommodation, ready for your safari adventure to begin the following day.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

After breakfast, you will head to Tarangire National Park with your dedicated safari guide for an exciting day of wildlife exploration. Famous for its ancient baobab trees, scenic savannah landscapes and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and, with some luck, lions and other predators.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, discovering more of its remarkable wildlife and beautiful scenery.

Later in the afternoon, you will leave the park and proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an 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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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 3-4

Serengeti National Park – Wildlife Game Drives

Serengeti National Park – Wildlife Game Drives

After breakfast, you will travel to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, celebrated for its endless plains, abundant wildlife and the spectacular Great Migration. Over these two days, you will enjoy exciting game drives across the Serengeti, exploring different areas in search of lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other fascinating wildlife.

You will have plenty of opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat, capture beautiful photographs and enjoy the breathtaking African wilderness. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration as herds move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

After each day of exploration, you will return to your camp or lodge to relax, enjoy dinner and share stories of your safari adventures.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent crater for a memorable game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing your game drive. Later, ascend the crater and proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience – Arusha/Airport

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe & Datoga Cultural Experience – Arusha/Airport

After breakfast, you will travel to the Lake Eyasi area for an authentic cultural experience with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. You will have the opportunity to learn about the Hadzabe’s traditional hunting and gathering lifestyle, their survival skills, and their close relationship with nature. You will also meet the Datoga community and discover aspects of their traditional craftsmanship, metalworking and pastoral way of life.

This cultural visit offers a valuable opportunity to appreciate Tanzania’s rich cultural diversity while engaging respectfully with local traditions and daily life.

After the experience, you will begin your journey back to Arusha or proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey, depending on your travel arrangements schedule.

This marks the end of your memorable Tanzanian safari, combining wildlife, spectacular landscapes and meaningful cultural encounters.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Ecolife Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.