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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

Transfer Game Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Transfer Game Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today your Safari starts. We will pick you from your hotel in or around Arusha. After briefing about your upcoming adventure you'll be ready to embark towards Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant populations, massive baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Embrace every moment during the transfer as it doubles the safari experiences. From changing of the landscapes, people along the way and many more unexpected adventure. You'll arrive for game drive, later you'll have picnic at the cliff of river Tarangire as it gives spectacular views of the river especially when herds of elephants are along the river quenching water. Game drives in the park, gives an opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species.

Later in the late afternoon, you'll drive back to your camp for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay.
Optional Activities at an extra cost: Night game drive.

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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Transfer Game Drive from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara

Transfer Game Drive from Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park is an excellent safari destination, especially if you're looking for a diverse experience that includes birdwatching, unique landscapes, and the chance to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. It's often included in many Northern Circuit safaris, along with other popular destinations like Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, providing a well-rounded wildlife adventure in Tanzania.

After breakfast, slowly you'll start to embark towards Lake Manyara. Embrace the moment of the transfer as you may encounter any wildlife in action. You'll arrive on time for game drive searching for famous tree-climbing lions. Expect to encounter many animals and water birds. Later in the evening you'll be back to your lodge for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay.

Optional activities for an extra cost: Night Game Drive, walking safari, Boat safari, Biking safari.

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:
Manyara Lakeview Oasis
  • Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

Transfer Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

Earl in the morning after breakfast, embark to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife areas. As you continue to enter the park is when it reveals its endless plains. At any moment you might encounter an action. Enjoy game drives in the Serengeti, with a chance to see the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), Big cats in actions and the annual wildebeest migration (season-dependent).

If you feel good enough after arrival, you may opt to continue with game drive game otherwise you'll be at your camp for refreshments, dinner and overnight.
Optional activities at an extra cost: Hot air balloon safari, walking safari and Night Game Drive.

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:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Guided Game Drive in the Serengeti

Guided Game Drive in the Serengeti

Embrace and enjoy the day full of game drive. Take your time to immerse in the African wild nature, don't rush. This morning, your safari driver will take you into the heart of the Serengeti. If it is the season of the wildebeests migration, your driver/guide will be on search of wildebeests crossings.

We recommend on this day to embark on morning game drive as the animals are active along the water holes and predators are active also. You pause in the afternoon and resume the game drive in the late afternoon for sundowner also. Talk to your safari driver/guide on how you would like to start and finish your day.
Refreshments, dinner and overnight stay at your camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Acacia Central Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Transfer Game drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Game drive to Ngorongoro Crater

On this day we suggest a very early wake up for an early morning game drive when the animals are more active and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After breakfast and packed lunch slowly embark to Ngorongoro crater. When descending at the crater, you will witness the pains full of wild animals from Big 5, Big cats in actions and many more. In the afternoon, you will have picnic lunch near the hippo pool. A small pond in the southern part of the Ngorongoro crater that is inhabited by a bloat of hippos. It is one of the few areas in the Crater whereby you are allowed to get out of your safari jeep.
After lunch, you will slowly say goodbye to the wildlife nature but still you will be able to spot the Big 5, hyenas, zebras, and many more as you continue ascending the crater. Later you'll arrive at your lodge for refreshments, dinner, and overnight stay at your 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:
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Airport Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Airport Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Your safari journey concludes as you return to Arusha. Reflect on the unforgettable moments and incredible wildlife encounters as you bid farewell to this remarkable part of Africa.
After breakfast, you'll slowly start your transfer to the airport via Arusha city. Here you will be able to visit Maasai Women arts and crafts and grab some souvenir for your family and friends. Later, you will be transferred to the airport ready to return home with handful of African safari experiences.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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