Simbaland Magic Tours

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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 Serengeti National Park

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha by a 4x4 safari jeep for a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy breathtaking views along the way, with opportunities to spot wildlife as you approach the Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin your adventure with a game drive across the spectacular Serengeti plains, heading towards your camp. Depending on the season and the location of the Great Migration, your professional safari guide will take you to areas offering the best wildlife-viewing opportunities. Look out for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, lions and cheetahs. Enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive before heading to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the African wilderness.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (minivan)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Full-Day Serengeti Migration Experience

Full-Day Serengeti Migration Experience

After breakfast, set out for a full day of exploring the Serengeti as you follow the Great Migration across the endless plains. Your experienced safari guide will closely monitor the movement of the herds and select the best areas for wildlife viewing based on current sightings and seasonal conditions. During the calving season, the southern Serengeti and Ndutu areas can offer remarkable opportunities to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras, newborn calves, and the predators that follow them. Keep your eyes open for lions, cheetahs, hyenas and other wildlife roaming the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Serengeti. After lunch, continue with afternoon game drives, exploring different habitats and searching for more wildlife encounters. In the late afternoon, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 3

Serengeti To Ndutu Area

Serengeti To Ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart from your camp in the Serengeti and begin your journey toward the Ndutu area, located within the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a scenic game drive en route as you travel through the vast plains, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. As you approach Ndutu, the landscape becomes especially rewarding during the calving season, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras gather across the open grasslands. With thousands of newborn calves taking their first steps, the area also attracts predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas, creating exciting opportunities to observe the natural cycle of life in the wild. Your guide will carefully follow recent wildlife sightings and choose suitable areas for game viewing. Continue exploring Ndutu throughout the afternoon, taking time to enjoy the spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife before heading to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive

Full-Day Ndutu Game Drive

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area, when the cool temperatures and soft morning light create excellent conditions for wildlife viewing. Continue exploring the open plains and surrounding habitats as your experienced guide follows recent wildlife activity and searches for the migrating herds. During the calving season, you may encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras, along with newborn calves and predators such as lions, cheetahs and hyenas that are drawn to the area. Take time to observe the animals in their natural environment while enjoying the beautiful scenery of southern Tanzania. After a picnic lunch in the wilderness, continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring more of Ndutu and looking for additional wildlife encounters. Later in the afternoon, leave the Ndutu plains and drive toward your accommodation. Arrive at Ole Kamwanja Lodge in the evening, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (minivan)
Accommodation:
Ole Kamwanja Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater To Zanzibar

Ngorongoro Crater To Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart from your accommodation and drive toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Upon arrival, descend into the crater for your final game drive, exploring the diverse habitats across the crater floor. The area is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Your experienced guide will explore different areas of the crater while looking for the best wildlife sightings and allowing you time to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Stop at a designated picnic site for lunch, surrounded by the natural beauty of the crater. After lunch, continue with a final drive before ascending the crater walls. Proceed toward the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

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 (minivan)
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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  • This tour is offered by Simbaland Magic Tours, 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.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Simbaland Magic Tours.