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 Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you will meet your professional safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations. Known for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and diverse landscapes, Tarangire offers an exciting introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife. Upon arrival, begin your game drive through the park, exploring open grasslands, woodland areas, and seasonal river valleys. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, warthogs, and a wide variety of bird species. Your experienced guide will share fascinating information about the animals, plants, and ecosystem while selecting the best areas for wildlife viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, leave Tarangire and drive toward Karatu, enjoying the changing scenery along the way.

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 Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and continue your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, with changing landscapes and beautiful views as you approach the vast Serengeti plains. Upon entering the park, begin your exciting game drive with your professional safari guide, exploring the diverse landscapes in search of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife. Keep watch for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Your guide will follow wildlife activity and select suitable areas for memorable sightings and photography. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As you explore deeper into the Serengeti, take in the endless grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and dramatic scenery that make this ecosystem so special.

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:
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Wake up to the sounds of the African wilderness and prepare for a full day of adventure in the legendary Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, set out with your professional safari guide for an exciting game drive across the vast plains. With flexible routes based on wildlife sightings and seasonal movements, you will have plenty of time to explore different areas of the park and experience its remarkable ecosystem. Keep watch for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hyenas, and many other species. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, observe predators following the herds, or simply enjoy peaceful moments surrounded by the spectacular scenery. Stop for a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your campsite for dinner, relaxation, and overnight, surrounded by the unforgettable atmosphere of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (minivan)
Accommodation:
Shuhudia Adventure Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is often active. With your professional safari guide, explore the plains one last time and look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other wildlife before leaving the Serengeti behind. Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across its spectacular floor. The crater is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s dramatic scenery before continuing your exploration. Later, ascend the crater walls and drive toward Karatu.

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:
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 5

Hadzabe to Arusha

Hadzabe to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for the Lake Eyasi area, where you will experience an authentic cultural encounter with the Hadzabe people, one of Tanzania’s indigenous communities. Spend time with local community members and learn about their traditional way of life, deep connection with nature, and knowledge of the surrounding environment. Depending on the day's activities, you may have the opportunity to observe traditional hunting techniques, learn about gathering wild foods, fire-making, and discover how the Hadzabe have adapted to their natural surroundings. Your local guide will help explain their traditions, daily activities, and cultural practices while ensuring the visit is respectful and meaningful. After this memorable experience, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back toward Arusha. Relax and take in the changing scenery along the way.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Activities:
  • Game drive (minivan) & nature hike/walk
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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.
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