Serengeti Wakanda Tours and 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 & Optional City Tour

Arrival in Arusha & Optional City Tour

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. If time permits, depending on your arrival schedule, you’ll have the option to take part in an Arusha city tour, which includes visits to the renowned Cultural Heritage Museum, vibrant local markets, and the colorful Maasai Market, a great opportunity to experience local culture and shop for unique souvenirs.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today, your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge at 7:40 a.m. and driven for about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees—some of the oldest and largest on the continent.

With the open roof of your safari vehicle, you'll have the chance to explore a variety of landscapes, including seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the Tarangire River, which supports a rich diversity of wildlife. Expect to spot giraffes, zebras, impalas, elephants, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and many species of birds.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the river, then continue your game drive in the afternoon. Later, you’ll head to Karatu, where you'll have dinner and spend the night at a comfortable midrange lodge near the Ngorongoro highlands.

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:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Scenic Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

Scenic Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, we will set off for the Serengeti, traveling along a scenic yet bumpy road with an exciting game drive en route. As we journey through the crater highlands toward the vast Serengeti plains, the drive will take approximately 4-5 hours.

Weather permitting, we’ll pause for about 10 minutes at the Ngorongoro viewpoint to admire the breathtaking caldera before continuing. Along the way, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch before entering the park for an afternoon game drive. After witnessing the stunning Serengeti sunset, we will head to your accommodation for dinner and an 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:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive in the Heart of Serengeti

Full-Day Game Drive in the Heart of Serengeti

Today, you’ll dedicate the entire day to exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park. Your adventure begins early at sunrise with a full-day game drive, allowing you to take in the vast, breathtaking landscapes while searching for the Big Five and other incredible wildlife.

In addition to its iconic mammals, the Serengeti is also home to over 500 bird species, including the towering ostrich, the distinctive secretary bird of the grasslands, and the black eagle soaring above the plains.

As you explore the park throughout the day, you’ll be immersed in its beauty and abundance of life. In the evening, you’ll return to your accommodation at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

For an enhanced experience, you may also choose to join a hot-air balloon safari or a guided walking safari, available at an additional cost.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Sunrise Safari in Serengeti & Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Sunrise Safari in Serengeti & Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

Today, you’ll begin your day early, setting off in the safari vehicle at 6:00 a.m. for a sunrise game drive, one of the best times to observe wildlife when it’s most active. You'll stop at a scenic picnic site to enjoy breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of the bush, before continuing your exploration of the Serengeti plains.

Around midday, you’ll break for lunch, then begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. You'll arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, nestled near the edge of the world-famous crater.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater Floor

Explore the Ngorongoro Crater Floor

After breakfast, you’ll set off on an early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife havens. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an exceptional range of animals, including the rare black rhino.

Known for having the highest density of wildlife in the world, the crater showcases a variety of landscapes, lush forests, open grasslands, rivers, swamps, and a soda lake that draws flocks of flamingos. Keep an eye out for the impressive bull elephants, famous for their enormous tusks thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil.

After approximately five hours of game viewing, you’ll drive to your lodge to relax and enjoy a delicious 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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Final Safari Day – Explore Lake Manyara

Final Safari Day – Explore Lake Manyara

On your final day of safari, you have the option to begin early or enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge before departure. After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located about 120 km west of Arusha. Though small in size, the park is rich in biodiversity and named after its shallow alkaline lake, which changes with the seasons and attracts thousands of flamingos along with more than 500 bird species.

During your game drive, you’ll explore a range of landscapes, from open grassy plains and woodlands teeming with primates to striking escarpments dotted with ancient baobab trees. Wildlife sightings may include monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and, with some luck, tree-climbing lions.

After a fulfilling day in the park, you’ll return to Arusha, concluding your safari journey.

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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