Sopai African Safaris

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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

The vibrant town of Arusha is more than just a gateway to Tanzania’s ‘Northern Circuit, but for those who choose to linger a little longer before or after the safari. There is a lot to offer.
After a pleasant arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha airport, you will be welcomed by one of the Sopai Safaris representatives who will initially meet and greet you. After a short introduction of himself, he will transfer you to your dedicated hotel within Arusha City for your night stay waiting for your adventure to start on the next day.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your accommodation, Depart to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with your packed picnic lunch, The Park is Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania, the park has some of the highest population density of elephants as compared to anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and distinctive location to visit, venture into the park for a matter of hours leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Breakfast at your accommodation in Karatu and drive to Serengeti National Park transiting the Ngorongoro conservation, Serengeti National Park “the endless plain of savannah and forest landscapes” is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unique for its natural beauty and scientific value. It has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. Serengeti National Park is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth - the great migration of wildebeest and zebra, you will have a full-day game drive in the Serengeti before driving to your accommodation for dinner and 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:
Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

Central Serengeti to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu)

Enjoy your breakfast in the central Serengeti before head out to the southern Serengeti Ndutu, the prime game viewing spot in the Ndutu Region is around Lake Ndutu, where enormous herds congregate between December and April to graze and calve. Sightings of six species of cats – leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, African wildcat, and a serval – are a big highlight of visiting the Ndutu Region. You can spot the cats throughout the year, but the best viewing is during the calving months of December, January, February, and March when these predators pick on the fledgling baby animals, after the game viewing you will drive to your accommodation for your dinner and overnight in Ndutu area.
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Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Explore the vast plains of Ndutu Area

Explore the vast plains of Ndutu Area

Early morning after breakfast, you will continue exploring the vast plain of Ndutu with millions of plain dwellers, over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flowing south from the Central Serengeti at the end of December Lake Ndutu area, situated in the Ngorongoro conservation area, is part of the southern Serengeti eco-system. Lake Ndutu is alkaline, like most of the other Rift lakes, however, the water is still drinkable and used by a wide array of local wildlife. The majority of the wildebeest migration can normally be found on the short-grass plains from December to April. The area is usually heavily populated with elephants, birds, and resident games. After the game drive, drive to your accommodation for your dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater tour

Ngorongoro Crater tour

Another must-see destination in Tanzania is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, located in northern Tanzania. Thought to be the result of a volcanic explosion, this fertile valley is one the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world and has even been named one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. The enclosed nature of the crater has created an ecosystem all of its own, resulting in some of the best opportunities to spot game. It also has the densest known population of lions. Buffalo, elephants, leopards, and rhinos can also be seen here, in addition to a host of other well-loved African classics like the ostrich, zebra, cheetah, wildebeest, gazelle, and even hippos, after the extensive game viewing in the crater, we will drive to Karatu for your dinner and 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
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast at your accommodation, depart with your picnic lunch boxes to Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree-climbing lions for the full-day game drive and photography, there are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within the under-grounding water forest of Lake Manyara National Park, The Park is well known for the tree climbing lions, and the soda lake attracts thousands of pink flamingos, after an extensive game viewing, you will be driving back to Arusha for your departure to your next destination as per your schedule.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • 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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