Avocet Tanzania Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Central Serengeti

Arusha to Central Serengeti

Your adventure begins with an early departure from Arusha, travelling through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania towards the legendary Serengeti. As the journey unfolds, the landscape opens into vast golden plains dotted with acacia trees and iconic kopjes. Enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and other wildlife.

Continue towards the Seronera Valley, the wildlife-rich heart of Central Serengeti, where the abundance of water and prey attracts predators throughout the year. As the sun begins to set, arrive at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, your elegant bush retreat overlooking the Serengeti plains. Settle into your tent, enjoy dinner and unwind beneath the sounds of the African wilderness.

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
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Wake to the sounds of the wild and set out after breakfast for a full day of exploration in Central Serengeti. The Seronera Valley is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife, making it one of the best places to experience the Serengeti’s famous predator-prey drama.

Follow the morning activity across the plains, searching for lions resting beneath acacias, cheetahs scanning the grasslands, elusive leopards in the riverine trees and large herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo moving across the landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive through the afternoon.

Return to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge as the day comes to an end, with time to relax, enjoy dinner and take in the spectacular atmosphere of the Serengeti at night.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

Central Serengeti to Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, leave Central Serengeti behind and journey north through some of the most spectacular wilderness in Africa. The drive itself becomes part of the adventure, with an en-route game drive offering opportunities to encounter wildlife as you travel towards Kogatende and the Northern Serengeti.

During the migration season, this is the region where the great herds gather around the Mara River, creating one of the most dramatic chapters of their annual journey. Depending on the timing and movement of the herds, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra gathering along the riverbanks, with the possibility of dramatic river-crossing activity. Arrive at Mara Mara Tented Lodge, where the remote setting places you deep in the Northern Serengeti, surrounded by untouched wilderness and the sounds of Africa.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Mara Tented Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, taking one last opportunity to experience the wildlife and landscapes of this remarkable region. After breakfast, begin the journey south through the Serengeti, with an en-route game drive through Central Serengeti as the scenery gradually changes from open plains to rolling highlands.

Leaving the Serengeti behind, continue towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and the lush landscapes surrounding Karatu. Arrive at Ngorongoro Farm House, a peaceful countryside retreat surrounded by coffee plantations and beautiful gardens. After several days in the wild, this charming setting offers the perfect place to slow down, enjoy a delicious dinner and prepare for the final highlight of your safari.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Farm House
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for the final and unforgettable game drive of your safari. Often described as a natural wildlife sanctuary, the crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

Explore the crater’s diverse habitats, from open grasslands and wetlands to the shores of Lake Magadi, while surrounded by dramatic volcanic walls. Enjoy a picnic lunch in this extraordinary setting before ascending the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel, carrying with you unforgettable memories of five remarkable days across Tanzania’s most iconic wilderness areas.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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