African Polecat Safaris

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$1,995 pp (USD)

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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

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Your luxury safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha, journeying toward the lush, groundwater-fed forests of Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled beneath the steep cliffs of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers a striking contrast of dense woodlands, open floodplains, and soda flats. Spend the day tracking troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and iconic tree-climbing lions, alongside flocks of flamingos painting the shallows pink, before retiring to your luxury accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Mawe Mawe Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Depart the dramatic Rift Valley and journey into the legendary heart of the Serengeti. As you enter the vast, undulating plains, you will be thrust immediately into the theater of the wild. Spend your afternoon immersed in a high-stakes game drive, tracking big cats and the movement of wildlife across the savannah, before settling into your luxury 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
Accommodation:
Nakupenda Luxury Camps
  • Luxury accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Dedicate a full day to exploring the boundless horizons of the Serengeti. Traverse the open plains, river lines, and kopjes, tracking the high concentration of predators and observing the raw, untamed rhythm of nature. Enjoy an intimate picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, followed by an afternoon game drive as the sun dips below the horizon, before returning to your luxury accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Masek Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Depart the Serengeti and journey toward the mist-veiled highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a magnificent natural amphitheater teeming with an extraordinary density of wildlife, including the chance to spot the rare black rhino and massive tuskers. Following an unforgettable exploration of the crater floor, your journey concludes with a scenic transfer back to Arusha or your drop-off accommodation.

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
LeopardOccasional
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by African Polecat Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of African Polecat Safaris.