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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 Town to Tarangire National Park

Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park

You will depart Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, arriving before midday. Once in the park, you will be able to enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive with a delicious lunch in the afternoon. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your Lodge for dinner & overnight.

Tarangire National Park - Main Attractions:

Land of giants - herds of giant elephants & massive baobab trees
Over 550 different bird species - migratory & permanent
Abundant biodiversity
The Tarangire River.

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 less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive to Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti has endless plains accumulated with savannah grassland which provide a wide feeding area throughout the year for wildebeest, many antelope species and zebras. This makes it a potential area for carnivores such as cheetahs, lions, hyenas and other wild cats to hunt these herbivores.

Also in Seronera valley there is dotted acacia vegetation which appear in a group like structure known as Kopjes which provide a vantage for predators to spot the prey. It also provides a home for reptiles such as lizards and pythons.

Later you will be travel heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Northern 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:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Wildlife Viewing at Serengeti National Park

Wildlife Viewing at Serengeti National Park

Depart the campsite in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En-route to the reserve, you will be driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and have a chance to see some wildlife and view the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the park's gate.

After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive for the chance to look for some of the wild game before sunset and some dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena safari lodge.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Home to Big Five - Ngorongoro Crater

Home to Big Five - Ngorongoro Crater

On the second day, you will head out early for your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush.

Head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses.

Later, you will head back to camp for a full breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will head out once more for another chance to explore the plains in search of the African wildlife you have come to see.

After your afternoon game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park has a variety of diverse habitats, underground water forest and woodlands, in the western shore of the alkaline lake which provide a feeding area for thousands of flamingos.

It's the only park in Tanzania with great number of birds species. Also, 180 butterfly species have been documented in the park. The park is famous for its tree climbing lions and its canopy walking. Common wildlife expected be be seen are thousands of wildebeests, buffalos, giraffes, hippos, lions, warthogs, baboons, honey badgers, bush elephants, zebras, waterbucks and many others.

later you will be taken back to Arusha.

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)
  • 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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