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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

Arrive and Drive to Tarangire National Park

Arrive and Drive to Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival in Tanzania, you'll leave the city of Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park (journey time of approximately three to four hours), located in the Manyara region. Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania and the name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which winds through the park.

Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June to October) is the best time to visit, as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see plenty of big game, including large herds of elephant congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes. Tarangire is also one of the few parks in Tanzania where you can enjoy night safaris, as well as walking safaris and fly camping trips, please discuss with us if you would like to add on any of these experiences.

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
Accommodation:
Tarangire Tortilis Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll be driven to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 square kilometres, attracts pink flamingos and other bird life. You have time for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park this afternoon or a range of optional activities like the Treetop Canopy Walk, walking safari or perhaps yoga overlooking Lake Manyara from your camp inside the national park.

You are likely to see resident hippo pods at the lake, tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephant, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and impala, plus you may be lucky enough to spot leopards and hyenas. There’s also a huge primate population including vervet monkeys and baboons.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Drive Out from Manyara to Lake Natron

Drive Out from Manyara to Lake Natron

Exit from Lake Manyara National Park and towards Lake Natron, a part of the northern Tanzania safari circuit that is so often missed. It is home to Hominid footprints, the largest breeding ground for lesser flamingos and Ol Doinyo Lengai, the only active carbonatite volcano in the world.

You camp for one night is Lake Natron Camp which is an eco-camp within reach of a host of activities in the region, it has just 10 spacious tents and a wonderful natural, spring-fed swimming pool.

Depending on the time of your arrival, you might like to settle into camp with a sundowner this afternoon or perhaps explore the area right away with your guide or on a walk or by mountain bike.

If you have time we recommend adding a second night here to get the most out of the area.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Lake Natron Camp
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located at Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Natron and Drive to the Serengeti

Lake Natron and Drive to the Serengeti

With an early start, you will have the opportunity to do another activity from Lake Natron Camp before you head to the Serengeti.

If you didn't have the chance yesterday, then we recommend a morning walk along the lake shore to view the lesser flamingos that feed on the algae found in this soda lake. Around 75% of the world’s lesser flamingo population are born at Lake Natron.

The Lake Flats surrounding the water’s edge contain small streams, lakes and hills that provide a variety of hospitable environments for birds that thrive in the alkali oasis. Natron is home to well over 250 species of birds, most of which can be seen from the comfort of the camp itself, or just a short walk away.

Then you will drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa and is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, the Great Migration.

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
Accommodation:
Kiota Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

On Safari in the Serengeti

On Safari in the Serengeti

You have a full day on safari in the central Serengeti from the wonderful Kiota Camp, this is a high-quality tented camp with an incredible birds-eye view of the area.

The Serengeti is often thought of as being a vast endless grassy plain, but in reality, the ecosystem is comprised of a wide range of landscapes, with areas of acacia forest, riverine vegetation, soda lakes and granite mountains.

It is best known for the Great Migration which moves between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara in Kenya each year. However, the Serengeti offers much more than just the migration and at all times of the year there is fantastic wildlife, impressive landscapes and a really lovely safari atmosphere.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kiota Camp
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Head South to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Head South to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before you head south out of the park and towards the famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Your destination is Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp. This is an excellent tented camp on the much quieter eastern side of the crater. It is right next to the Lemala Crater access road, so you can get down the crater floor in 15-20 mins from the lodge. Therefore, you will beat many other visitors coming from lodges near Karatu or from other camps, that are further away from an access road, on the crater rim. This is a really good quality tented camp, but it doesn’t have a view of the crater, rather it is surrounded by a beautiful acacia forest so you might also get wildlife around the camp.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Safari on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor and Departure

Safari on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor and Departure

With an early morning start, journey to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater as you enjoy half of the day exploring a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre high crater wall offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators: lion, hyena and jackal. The resident population of black rhinos is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.

From the crater, you will head back to Arusha and this marks the end of your trip. You may well connect with international flights home or decide to hop across the sea for some time relaxing by the beach on the paradise island of Zanzibar.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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