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

Arusha to serengeti

Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you will be transferred to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to the Serengeti. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and begin your first game drive through the park. The Serengeti is famous for its vast plains, abundant wildlife and spectacular predator sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your game drive, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Later, proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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 (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti to ngorongoro highlands

Serengeti to ngorongoro highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti as you gradually make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers excellent opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest. Continue through the changing landscapes from the Serengeti plains toward the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon, enjoy dinner and relax in preparation for the following day’s Ngorongoro Crater adventure.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Retreat at Waterfall Valley
  • Luxury hotel located in Paarl (Winelands)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Continue exploring before ascending in the afternoon and driving toward 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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Manyara's Secret Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Tarangire park

Tarangire park

After breakfast at Manyara Secret, depart for Tarangire National Park, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, begin your game drive through Tarangire, a park famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Explore the park’s open plains, woodland and areas surrounding the Tarangire River, where animals gather, especially during the dry season. Along the way, look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and impalas, while lions and other predators may be spotted resting or hunting nearby. The park also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, with many colourful species found throughout the landscape.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, exit the park and proceed to your accommodation for dinner and overnight, preparing for the final day of your safari.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Manyara's Secret Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake manyara

Lake manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari experience. Enter the park and enjoy a game drive through its diverse landscapes, from groundwater forests and open plains to the shores of the alkaline lake. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of colorful bird species. With luck, you may also spot lions resting in the trees or moving through the grasslands.

Enjoy lunch during the day before continuing your final exploration of the park. In the afternoon, leave Lake Manyara and drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport, or another preferred location, marking the end of your memorable Northern Tanzania safari.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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