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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- lake manyara

Arusha- lake manyara

Leaving behind the bustle in Arusha, we had to the Lake Manyara, with lunch en route. We arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in this stunning park, rich in wildlife and diverse landscape. Lake Manyara is a gem worth stopping on safari in the Tanzania northern circuit. The groundwater forest fed by the water springs supports a rich ecosystem for wildlife such as the pink flamingoes concentrated on the lake shores, giant African elephant herds, troops of baboons, giraffes, hippos, and birds like the Ruppel’s Griffon, Peregrin falcon, augur Buzzard and the verraux’s Eagle. Lake Manyara National Park is also widely known for its tree-climbing lions and the hot water springs. This park offers a comprehensive safari experience in Tanzania. Dinner and overnight in your campsite.

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:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake manyara to tarangire

Lake manyara to tarangire

We have a hot breakfast in our Lodge and leave with picnic lunches to Tarangire National Park. We will have an afternoon game viewing in the park upon arrival. Tarangire National Park is home to a large population of elephants. The Tarangire River is a magnet for the wildlife living here, such as the lions, cheetahs, buffalos, impalas, the greater and lesser kudu, Thompson’s gazelles, giraffes, eland lands. On occasions, the endangered fringe-eared Oryx and the shy starlings can be seen. These animals also gather in the swampy areas found in this park. Tarangire National Park is also home to over 500 species of birds. Dinner and overnight shall be at your campsite.

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:
Budget camping
  • 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire to serengeti

Tarangire to serengeti

We leave Tarangire region behind and head to the Serengeti Plains teeming with wildlife like no other place in the world. There over 35 species of wildlife who inhabit the plains of Serengeti, consisting of lions, cheetahs, giraffes, leopards, rhinoceros, hippos crocodiles in the Mara River, spotted hyenas and so much more. There are more than 350 species of birds in these plains, including vultures, ostriches, eagles and more. The Serengeti gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the African safari experience. Dinner and overnight will be at your campsite.

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

Day 4

Serengeti national park

Serengeti national park

You have the option to start your day scaling the Serengeti plains with a balloon safari, available on pre-arrangement) Our day starts early morning with breakfast and leaves for the park with picnic lunches. A full day in the Serengeti is an adventurous safari experience and does not disappoint. Perhaps the most famous fascination with Serengeti is the wildebeest migration, which flows from the south to the Nothern side of the park in April to June. Throughout the year, other residents of this park roam freely here, the likes of lions, leopards, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, serval cats, and more wildlife. Dinner and overnight will be at Seronera campsite.

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

Day 5

Serengeti to ngorongoro

Serengeti to ngorongoro

We will wake up early and then have our breakfast later, we will have one last game drive to witness the wildlife interactions in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater, with lunch en route. Arriving in Ngorongoro in the evening, we check into our campsite.

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:
Budget camping
  • on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro to arusha

Ngorongoro to arusha

After breakfast leave with a packed lunch and descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive. Ngorongoro Crater has a stunning landscape consisting of vast expanses of woodlands, savannah forests, and highlands. This combined with a high concentration of wildlife, ranging from the endangered rhino species, the big cats, which include the lions, the elusive leopard, cheetahs, and others like zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants makes it one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world. Later drive back to Arusha, with a drop off at your hotel.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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