African Polecat Safaris

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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

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

The tranquil blues of Zanzibar fall away as your flight descends upon the mainland, a transition from serene coast to untamed earth. From the Arusha airstrip, the journey plunges you headlong into Tarangire National Park.

Your adventure begins with a relentless drive into the park's core. This is a land defined by its colossal inhabitants; a multitude of elephants roam freely beneath the canopy of ancient, sentinel baobab trees. The landscape is raw and unforgiving, a testament to nature's enduring power. You will bear witness to the profound life that breathes across its vast grasslands.

As dusk settles, you will retreat to your accommodation, a place standing as a raw communion between land and water. Here, you find your refuge—a place to rest and prepare for the coming days. The night comes alive with the calls of unseen creatures, a chorus of the wild that will become your lullaby. It is a journey filled with thrilling moments and unforgettable 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:
Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands

Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it's home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti between 8:45 & 9:00am, Along the way we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We will arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate and a little walk stretch our legs.

Proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight inside the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Optional activity.
Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for drinking raw cow blood.
Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.
Balloon ride at an extra cost.

•Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

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:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast.

In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We arrive at the lodge in the early evening, for dinner and sunset.

Optional Balloon Ride: a balloon safari for breath taking views, sunrise, areal videos and images for an extra cost

•Note: bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

The day will begin before dawn, as you descend into the heart of the earth between 6:00-6:30 AM. This early plunge is a silent vigil, for it is in these raw morning hours that we have the chance of encountering the elusive black rhino.

From the open roof of your 4x4 Land Cruiser, the crater’s immense, 600-meter walls will enclose you in a primal world. You will spend the majority of the day exploring this magnificent, self-contained wilderness, absorbing its power and its life.

After the thrilling discoveries, you will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. As the sun begins its slow descent, we will drive to Lake Manyara. Having secured accommodation within the park, the late afternoon belongs solely to you. While other safari jeeps are leaving, you will embark on a transfer game drive. This is a rare, experience—a chance to witness the famous tree-climbing lions & vibrant birdlife in a stillness unbroken by crowds. You will spend the night fully immersed in the untamed world.

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:
Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

On the final morning of your safari, the day breaks with a quiet communion with the wild. Having spent the night within the park’s heart, you will be the first to move, a privileged presence in the morning's solitude.

While other safari jeeps wait for the gates to open, your private vehicle will already be navigating the landscapes. This final game drive into Lake Manyara National Park is a quiet, intimate moment with the awakening wilderness, offering one last chance to spot its famous tree-climbing lions and the great elephant herds.

By the time the day’s crowds arrive, you will have already absorbed the soul of the park. You'll pause for lunch before a final glance back at the Great Rift Valley, bidding a quiet farewell to the untamed landscapes that have become a part of you.

Your guide will then begin the drive back to Arusha, taking you directly to the airport. A flight awaits to carry you over the vast lands you have just explored, marking the end of your adventure.

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:
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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