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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 – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Pick up from Airport or at your Hotel and drive 2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park, Once in the park we will start our early afternoon/evening game drive with the packed lunch box, enjoy your first game drive in safari vehicles whose tops can be opened for better viewing. Tarangire is a famous dry-season wildlife location, because many animals gather around the water sources. Tarangire is the fifth largest National park in Tanzania located at the base of the Great East African Rift Valley made up of hills & low land dominated by acacia woodlands and hug baobab trees dwarfing some animal species that comes beneath it. Later evening drive to the Twiga lodge for dinner & overnight.

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:
Twiga Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)
  • Budget lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast departs for Serengeti National NP the drive is via the beautiful
high lying farmland of Karatu all the way to Ngorongoro gate for check in. Then drive up to the Crater viewpoint where you can stop for some nice pictures before driving around the crater rim & down to the plains of Serengeti.
On the way you will visit one of Masai village for some cultural encounter whereby a group of Masai warriors invites you & take you in and around their houses with some stories of their livelihood around this area, you will meet some kids & other member of the family. After, drive up to the gate for registration. You may have your packed lunch here before starting your afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti. Later afternoon drive to Serengeti Sopa Lodge for dinner & 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On this day you will start early with breakfast and lunch boxes, firstly you will be looking for cat family as they spend their morning time on the road avoiding the morning mist, then you will be heading to where the Wildebeest Migration is packed & spend much time with them. Later in the afternoon start your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route game drive, arriving during the sunset for overnight at Rhino lodge.

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

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Town

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Town

Early morning you will descent 600 meters into the crater floor for game viewing. With constant water supply from the highlands & enough fodders, the crater supports a larger number of animal species including herds of Wildebeest, Buffalo, Zebra, Eland, Topi, Warthog, Hippos, African elephant & the rare species of black rhino. With dense population of predators, which include lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals as well as the ever-mysterious leopard, which sometimes needs binoculars eyes to spot. The shallow alkaline Lake on the Southwest corner of the crater is home to some flocks of flamingos and other aquatic birds. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be seen in one day of game drives, (picnic lunch will be served at the crater floor). Later afternoon drive out & back to Arusha for drop off at your hotel on the way may visits some Masai market or shopping centers if needed.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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