I Dream of Africa

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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

Arrival - Ngorongoro Crater

Arrival - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast in Arusha, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. On the way, stop at Mto wa Mbu for a guided cultural tour. Walk through local farms and banana plantations, visit the village market, and learn about the different tribes living in the area. Enjoy a locally prepared lunch before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Drive up to the crater rim, where cooler air and dramatic views welcome you. Dinner and overnight at the campsite on the crater rim.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Simba Public Campsite (crater rim)
Meals: Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Rise early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor offers outstanding wildlife viewing, with chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend from the crater and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti. Enter Central Serengeti in the afternoon with game viewing along the way before arriving at camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Diki Diki Public Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti National Park (Full Day)

Central Serengeti National Park (Full Day)

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, especially the Seronera region, known for its year-round water sources and high concentration of wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives allow time to track lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your safari.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Diki Diki Public Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Another full day in Central Serengeti gives you the chance to explore different areas and follow wildlife movements. Your guide will adjust routes based on sightings and animal behavior, offering a varied safari experience across open plains, river systems, and rocky kopjes. Enjoy unhurried game drives and time to fully appreciate the vastness of the Serengeti.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Diki Diki Public Campsite
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Central Serengeti National Park - Tarangire National Park

Central Serengeti National Park - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Serengeti as you begin the journey south toward Tarangire National Park. The drive offers changing landscapes from open plains to baobab-dotted savannah. Arrive in Tarangire in the afternoon and settle into the public campsite inside the park, where wildlife is often seen nearby.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite 1
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and seasonal Tarangire River. Game drives focus on riverbeds, swamps, and open plains where animals gather to drink. Sightings may include elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a wide variety of birdlife.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite 1
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Enjoy another full day in Tarangire, allowing deeper exploration of less-visited areas and more time to observe wildlife behavior. Early morning and late afternoon drives provide excellent light for photography and increased animal activity. Relax at camp between game drives and enjoy the sounds of nature in the evening.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Tarangire Public Campsite 1
Meals: All meals included
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tarangire National Park - Arusha

Tarangire National Park - Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive in Tarangire before exiting the park. Drive back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in town.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: None (end of tour)
Meals: Breakfast
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included).

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
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)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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