African Big Cats Safaris

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$4,252 to $4,763 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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport), your private driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay as you await your safari departure the following day.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mtoni River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Arusha to West Kilimanjaro

Arusha to West Kilimanjaro

Enjoy a spectacular sunrise! After breakfast, you will depart from your accommodation and head towards Sinya village, where you will visit the Masai community and get a cultural experience of their way of life. You will also have the chance to do a walking safari escorted by Masai warriors (Morans).

The semi-arid land of Sinya and Elerai has an abundance of natural riches and is home to some of the largest elephants in East Africa. After doing all the cultural activities as planned, you will drive back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

You will spend two nights at Sinya exploring this incredible place and participating in various activities.

Main Destination:
West Kilimanjaro (Area)
Accommodation:
Kambi Ya Tembo
  • Mid-range tented camp located in West Kilimanjaro (Area)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4-5

Kambi ya Tembo to Tarangire National Park

Kambi ya Tembo to Tarangire National Park

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This "river of warthogs" is the region's only water source for wildlife during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbuck and hartebeest. A range of predators, including lions and leopards, closely follow these animals. More breeding bird species are found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our partner lodges near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

You will spend two days exploring Tarangire National Park and all it offers.

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 Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Early morning, after breakfast, we depart for Lake Manyara National Park, an unspoilt paradise best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the park's western border. To the east is the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains. The name Manyara comes from the Masai word "emanyara", a popular plant used to build a protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The park's vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. On exploring the park, you may see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalos, elephants and, if you are lucky, lions lounging in the trees.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara Forest Hike

Lake Manyara Forest Hike

Early morning, after breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara for a hike. During this activity in Lake Manyara National Park, you will be accompanied by a ranger guide as you follow different trails, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the national park, and see various attractions at the destination, such as the lake itself. The nature walks along one of the trails involve a forest hike along a steep slope. You will have a local lunch after the hike.

Finally, you will drive straight to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8-9

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Early morning, after breakfast, we depart for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is genuinely spectacular! It is famous for its vast open grasslands, allowing excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest national park and one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for Embalakai Serengeti Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Early morning, after breakfast, we continue our en-route game drive inside the Serengeti National Park before departing for Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps.

Arriving at our accommodation in the late evening, we will have our dinner and overnight stay at one of our carefully selected lodges.

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

Day 11

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

After an early breakfast, you will descend the crater almost 600m deep. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for its geological delights and for being a natural reserve home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive into the crater is an adventure in itself, and when you reach the crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

After lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 12

Karatu to Arusha

Karatu to Arusha

After breakfast and relaxation, you will drive straight to Arusha to catch your flight to the next destination or your accommodation.

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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