Making Memories In Africa

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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 to Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire

Your safari begins after an early breakfast at the Hotel, where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide. Depart for Tarangire National Park, a haven known for its majestic baobab trees, sweeping savannah landscapes, and one of the largest populations of elephants in Tanzania.

Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside, followed by a morning game drive as you enter the park. This first wildlife experience offers the chance to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. A packed lunch will be served at a designated picnic site within the park.

In the late afternoon, you will head to Fig Tree Lodge/Campsite, located near the park boundary. Settle into your accommodation and take some time to relax before enjoying a freshly prepared dinner. Overnight at the campsite, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature, as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

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

Day 2

Tarangire To Serengeti National Park

Tarangire To Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of Karatu’s highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As the landscape opens into vast plains, you’ll enter the Serengeti—renowned for its rich wildlife and iconic scenery.

Arrive in the Seronera region, the heart of the Serengeti, famous for its year-round game viewing and the Seronera River, a vital water source attracting lions, leopards, elephants, and more. Enjoy a packed lunch on arrival, followed by an afternoon game drive through this spectacular region.

In the evening, proceed to Nyani Campsite, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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

Day 3

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day early with a cup of coffee before setting out on a sunrise game drive through the Serengeti. Experience the spectacular morning light as you search for wildlife active at dawn, taking in the beauty and tranquility of the park.

Return to the campsite for a leisurely brunch, after which you will check out and embark on an exciting game drive through the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes. Later, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery.

Upon arrival, check in at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night immersed in the peaceful surroundings of this remarkable conservation area.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

After breakfast, embark on a thrilling crater tour with your expert guide, exploring the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in search of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife. This unique ecosystem hosts one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa, providing exceptional opportunities for close wildlife encounters and photography.

During your game drive, expect to see much of the famed “Big Five”: lions, buffalo, and elephants are commonly sighted, while black rhinos and elusive leopards may also be encountered. The crater is home to large herds of zebra, wildebeest, spotted hyenas, and a diverse array of other species.

In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and proceed to Fig Tree Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on a remarkable day in the wild.

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:
Fig Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara - Arusha

Lake Manyara - Arusha

After breakfast, check out and embark on an exciting game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, accompanied by a packed lunch. The park is renowned for its diverse habitats, ranging from the expansive alkaline lake to dense forests at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to see the famous tree-climbing lions, as well as buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and troops of baboons.

Birdlife is abundant, including majestic pink flamingos, ostriches, Egyptian geese, and many other species. Following your picnic lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive to further explore the park’s remarkable wildlife.

In the evening, return to Arusha for dinner and your overnight stay, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable Tanzanian 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:
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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  • This tour is offered by Making Memories In Africa, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.
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