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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

Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met with our representative who will drive you to the Arusha Mount Meru Hotel. Our Safari expert; who knows this country and her secrets, will give you a detailed safari briefing that will reflect your safari itinerary preferences. At the hotel, you will check-in, have dinner and settle in for a good night's sleep.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will head to Tarangire National Park also called the “elephants playground”. The park has more elephants per square mile than any other national park in the northern circuit. Watch out for the drama between lion and their prey at the Tarangire River. Painted dogs can be seen in the northern part of Tarangire as well as oryx, giraffe, impala, leopard, and cheetah. Python can be seen close to the Silalei swamp in the acacia or sausage trees avoiding the big elephants which storm the swamp for a drink during the dry season. After an exciting day on safari, you will check-in at the Maramboi Tented Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Maramboi Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After a hot breakfast you will check-out and travel to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the land of the “Big 5” and the historic home of the great wildebeest migration. You will arrive in the afternoon and immediately take part in an afternoon game drive. At the end of your drive, you will head to the Seronera Wildlife Lodge before dark where you will check-in, enjoy a hot meal and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You will rise before dawn and head out with a packed picnic breakfast for an amazing sunrise game drive on the Serengeti. During the sunrise you will experience the phenomenal landscapes, seas of waving grass on the endless plains, and the beautiful kopjes. Serengeti has it all. You will return to camp in the afternoon for the hot lunch and then head out for an evening game drive. You will return to camp, before dark, for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will check-out and enjoy a half day game drive in the central part of the Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro conservation area. You will enjoy a picnic lunch along the drive. You will arrive at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge; situated at the rim of the crater before dark. Here you will check-in, have dinner and settle in for your overnight stay.

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:
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Staying at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, on the rim of the crater allows you to get to the Ngorongoro Crater floor before most of the other visitors. After breakfast you will head to the crater, the largest collapsed volcano which is now a self sustained ecosystem with over 20,000 animals making the crater floor their home. It is also home to the endangered rhino, and has the highest population of hyena. You will enjoy a once in a lifetime game drive on the crater floor, stop for lunch at a designated site and then enjoy another game drive as you head back to the crater rim. You will then drive to the Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in or near Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast you will check-out and head to Lake Manyara National Park. At one moment you will drive through the fairytale forest with streams and rivers and next explore the deepest forest where the big tusked elephants are roaming, the blue monkeys jump from the top branches of the ancient tamarind, mahogany and giants baobab trees using their tails as an extra limb and a wide variety of birds can be seen. You will visit the lake shore where pink flamingo, hippo and storks gather along the river banks. Before dark you will drive to the Mount Meru Hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

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
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

After breakfast you will be heading to Arusha National Park for an amazing game drive. The park is near Arusha town just 30 minutes from the hotel. The park is teeming with wildlife like white colobus monkey, giraffe, buffalo, antelope and more! You will also have the chance to take part in a walking tour accompanied by an armed ranger. Later in the evening you will return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Show more
HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Arusha

Arusha

After breakfast you will check-out and our driver will pick you and drive you to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home. This will be the end of your tour.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
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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