Dancing Simba 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 to Tarangire park

Arusha to Tarangire park

Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife areas. Enjoy a full-day game drive through landscapes dominated by ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and open savannah. Tarangire is especially famous for its large elephant herds, while lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes, and hundreds of bird species may also be seen. After an exciting day in the park, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Ndutu area Big cats / Migration safari

Karatu to Ndutu area Big cats / Migration safari

After breakfast, travel toward the Ndutu area of the southern Serengeti. Spend the day exploring the open plains, seasonal lakes, woodlands, and surrounding grasslands in search of wildlife. Ndutu is particularly famous for its excellent predator sightings, with opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and other carnivores.

During the Great Migration season, we will follow the movement of the wildebeest and zebra herds as conditions and park regulations allow. This gives you the opportunity to experience the migration where the animals are concentrated, while also searching for the predators that follow them. During the calving season, the area can provide fascinating opportunities to witness young wildebeest, predator activity, and dramatic wildlife interactions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro simba camping site.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Morning light creates excellent photography opportunities. After exploring the area, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. The crater provides an exceptional concentration of wildlife within a spectacular volcanic landscape. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. After the crater game drive, ascend to the highlands and continue to Karatu for your overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara to Arusha town

Lake Manyara to Arusha town

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for the final wildlife experience of your safari. The park features a remarkable variety of landscapes, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodland, and the shores of Lake Manyara. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, baboons, hippos, antelopes, and a wide variety of bird species. After exploring the park, begin the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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