Tanzania Joyous Time

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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

Zanzibar to Tarangire National park

Zanzibar to Tarangire National park

You will take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, where you will be met by your safari guide and drive directly to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive through this wildlife rich park, famous for its large herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. As you explore the park, you will have excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of animals, including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and many bird species, making for a memorable start to your safari adventure and later overningt at your lodge.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You will be picked up from your lodge and begin a scenic transfer to Serengeti National Park via the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of rolling hills, local Maasai villages, and picturesque landscapes. During the drive, you will have excellent opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other animals, making the journey an exciting start to your Serengeti adventure. Later, you will be dropped at your lodge to enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, resting and preparing for the adventures ahead.

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:
Pori Pori Lodges & Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today, you will enjoy a full day of thrilling game drives in the Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains and diverse ecosystems. Spend the day tracking wildlife, from lions, leopards, and cheetahs to elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. Your experienced guide will share fascinating insights about animal behavior and the park’s unique ecosystem. With stops for refreshments and a picnic lunch in the bush, this full-day adventure offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and incredible photo opportunities. Later in the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, resting and preparing for the next day’s safari activities.

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

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you will wake up early in the morning and depart the Serengeti National Park on a scenic transfer game drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, enjoy wildlife sightings as you travel through beautiful landscapes. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive, where you can see a high concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. After enjoying lunch, you will be transferred to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, relaxing after an exciting day of safari adventures.

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:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro

You will meet your professional mountain guide at the hotel reception, then board the vehicle and drive directly to Marangu Gate for a day trek in Kilimanjaro National Park, located near the town of Moshi in the Kilimanjaro region. After registration, begin your guided walk through the lush montane forest, where the park is rich in both flora and fauna.

During the trek, you may encounter a variety of wildlife. In the forest zone, animals such as blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, bush babies, and occasionally leopards can be found. Cape buffalo inhabit the mountain forests and nearby heath and grassland areas, while elephants are sometimes seen between the Namwai and Tarakia rivers and at higher elevations. Above the tree line, species such as Kilimanjaro hyrax, gray duiker, bushbuck, red duiker, and small rodents are spotted.
In the late afternoon, descend back to the park gate, then transfer by vehicle to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward departure.

Main Destination:
Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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