Safari By Z

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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

Pick up from the Kilimanjaro International airport to Arusha City

Pick up from the Kilimanjaro International airport to Arusha City

You will be met at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport by your personal safari specialist and driver who will brief you on the journey ahead. Equipped with a wealth of knowledge, our experts will be able to answer any questions you have and provide you with all the information necessary for an unforgettable safari experience. After checking into your chosen Arusha hotel, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner at the hotel or in one of our recommended local restaurants in Arusha town.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Gran Melia Arusha
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You will wake early and start your journey to the unique Tarangire National Park. One of the last untouched places on earth, the park is famous for its huge herds of elephants against a stunning backdrop of majestic, ancient Baobab trees. Between November and June, many of Tarangire’s larger residents follow the rains to greener pastures. Wildebeest and zebras join elephants, buffalo and giraffes to form a wildlife migration second only to the Serengeti/Maasai Mara phenomenon

There are large populations of impala, giraffe, eland and buffalo. Thompson’s gazelle, hartebeest, bohor reed-buck and both the greater and lesser kudu are also in abundance here. In terms of predators, lion prides are common throughout Tarangire, as are leopards and spotted hyena. Packs of wild dogs sometimes pass through as well.

After a day spent exploring Tarangire, you will head to your camp for dinner and overnight rest.

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:
Nyikani Camp Tarangire
  • Mid-range tented camp located outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Early Morning after breakfast you will depart your lodge and head for Lake Manyara National Park to continue your safari. Lake Manyara lies in the Great Rift Valley and is, one of the most beautiful places in Africa. Dramatically bordered by lush green vegetation, upon entering the park you will become captivated by large troops of baboons and blue monkeys swinging from the trees. Further down, the forest opens up into woodlands, grassland, and swamps, beyond which sits the soda lake itself. Home to 350 species of birds including the flamingos, pelicans, sacred ibisses, grebes and storks – it’s easy to see Lake Manyara is commonly referred to as “the bird watcher’s paradise”.

After a picnic lunch, you will continue your afternoon game- drive to see as much wildlife as possible. You will depart the park around 6pm and head to your lodge perched on the rim of the crater to witness a magnificent sunset and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater tour then drive to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater tour then drive to Serengeti National Park

A 6am wake-up call is recommended to catch sunrise over the crater. After breakfast you will start your descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the highest concentrations of wild animals in any African national park, you will see everything you would hope to see on safari during your morning game drive.

After a picnic lunch, we will depart for the South Serengeti ecosystem which belongs jointly to the Serengeti NP and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. One of the most scenic drives in Tanzania, you will see Maasai warriors grazing cattle and, depending on the time of the year, you could catch the mass migration of some two million wildebeest and Zebra. Before entering the Serengeti National Park, you will visit a traditional Maasai village ( at extra costs) to see how this ancient tribe has lived for hundreds of years, receiving a personal tour of the manyattas.

You will arrive in the Serengeti late afternoon/early evening and be taken directly to your chosen camp or lodge.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Nyumbani Collection Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Full day in Seregneti National Park

Full day in Seregneti National Park

The endless plains of the Serengeti…

Your drive will begin around 6am when you will be on the lookout for nocturnal predators returning from their night’s hunting and animals waking up in the early dawn. As the sun rises you will stop for a bush breakfast then it’s off to search for prides of lions, cheetahs and leopards among the numerous species of animals which call the Serengeti ‘home’. On the way back to the lodge for lunch you will visit the Serengeti information centre in the Seronera area where your guide can explain the history of the Serengeti.

Later in the afternoon, when the sun is less intense, you can go for an early evening game drive or undertake a nature walk around the camp with the resident tribesmen. They are happy to share their vast knowledge of plants and animals surrounding which you will pass on your walk.

Alternatively, if you would prefer to maximise your time in the park, a picnic lunch is also available – a long day but worth the extra effort.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Nyumbani Collection Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Another full day in Serengeti National Park

Another full day in Serengeti National Park

After a leisurely breakfast, you will head out for a full day of game driving into a different region of the great Serengeti. You will go in search of the two million-strong wildebeest and zebra migration, and the predators who pursue them.

You will stop at one of the parks’ beautiful picnic areas for a relaxed lunch and refreshments before continuing on your afternoon game drive, returning to your lodge by mid-afternoon to avoid the intense heat of the sun. Watching the thousands of wildebeest and zebra majestically floating along the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will never forget.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Nyumbani Collection Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Fly from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar Airport

Fly from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar Airport

Enjoy breakfast with views over the stunning Serengeti plains before, departing for the Seronera airstrip, located in the central area of the Serengeti. You will take a flight back to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
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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