Heart of Serengeti ATS

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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

After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, the park offers excellent opportunities to observe elephants interacting in their natural habitat.

Enjoy a game drive through the park, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and other wildlife. Later, stop at the Tarangire River picnic site for lunch while enjoying views of the river and surrounding animals. You may also spot playful monkeys and baboons nearby, so keep your food safely stored as you enjoy this memorable safari experience.

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:
Misitu Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge located outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, famous for its vast plains, remarkable wildlife and the Great Migration. Enjoy a game drive through this iconic wilderness, with opportunities to spot lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and many other species. Stop for lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive, exploring more of the Serengeti’s breathtaking landscapes and searching for wildlife. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African skies.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

Serengeti National Park to Ndutu

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive across the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, exploring different areas in search of wildlife. Visit water sources where you may spot hippos, crocodiles and other animals thriving along the riverbanks. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your journey towards the Ndutu area, renowned for its seasonal wildlife concentrations and wildebeest calving season. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge, where dinner and an overnight stay await.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ndutu

Ndutu

Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the diverse landscapes of the Ndutu area, with the option of enjoying breakfast in the bush. Explore marshlands, acacia woodlands, seasonal soda lakes and the open plains of the Serengeti ecosystem, each offering unique wildlife encounters. During the calving season, witness newborn wildebeest and watch for predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. As evening approaches, return to camp to enjoy a beautiful sunset, gather around the campfire and share stories of the day before dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Ndutu Mobile Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive, with opportunities to spot zebras, wildebeest, elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos and, if you're lucky, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater’s remarkable landscapes before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable safari.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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