African Polecat 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

Our committed representative will pick you up from the airport to Njiro Legacy. Depending on your time of arrival, you will have time to relax and get ready for an incredible journey.

Cost-free activities:
Visiting the local marketplaces, Maasai market, cultural heritage, and Arusha City Museum are all part of the city tour.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After a morning immersed in Maasai culture and the vibrant town of Mto wa Mbu, you will enjoy lunch before beginning an unforgettable game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. You will enjoy a game drive until late afternoon. As other visitors depart, you will have the park to yourselves, enjoying a serene and private safari experience as the sun begins to set over the Lake.

The park is truly magical during this golden hour, offering incredible photo opportunities and a chance to see animals as they become more active in the cooler temperatures. The journey will then lead you to your accommodation located inside the park.

For those seeking the ultimate thrill, a night game drive is available at an extra cost. Under the cloak of darkness, you can embark on a completely different safari, using a spotlight to find nocturnal animals rarely seen during the day—a truly exclusive and exhilarating experience.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it's home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, you will depart to Serengeti between 8:00 and 9:00 am, Along the way, you will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. You will arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate and a little walk to stretch your legs.

You will proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay inside the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Optional activity:
Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for drinking raw cow blood.
Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.
Balloon ride at an extra cost

• Washrooms are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

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:
Dove Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

With a packed lunch and a heart ready for the chase, you will venture toward the one and only Mara River. This is not a leisurely drive; it's a relentless pursuit of the greatest show on Earth. The air crackles with tension and the low rumble of a thousand hooves. This is where a timeless drama unfolds, a life-or-death gamble played out between predator and prey.

Hold your breath as the wildebeest and zebra gather at the water's edge, their collective courage tested against the primal hunger of the crocodiles lurking beneath the surface. This is the moment you came for raw, unfiltered nature in all its glory.

Your game drive will reach its dramatic end in the late afternoon. As the golden light bathes the plains, the hidden world of the savanna awakens. It is at this golden hour that your vehicle will turn toward your camp. You will leave the vast wilderness behind for the night, but the echoes of the hunt will follow you, a reminder of the epic story you just witnessed.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Northen Serengeti National Park

Northen Serengeti National Park

Your day begins as a pursuit, a relentless search for the thunderous spectacle you know is waiting. The trail leads you back to the Mara River, a stage where life and death unfold. Here, the wildebeest gather in a tense, seething mass, their ancient instincts compelling them to cross.

The trail leads you back to the Mara River. This time, the scene may be different. Perhaps the herds have gathered in a new location, a nervous, seething mass of bodies on the precipice of a life-or-death decision. You will find a vantage point to bear witness. Hours may pass in a tense, drawn-out standoff between instinct and fear. The river below is a silent character, its waters hiding a primal hunger.

After Lunch, you will leave the river behind, a quiet retreat from the battlefield. The day will end with the distant roar of a lion, a final, dramatic echo of the wild.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Our day begins early, between 6:00 and 6:30 am, as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend, the greater we increase the chances of encountering black rhinos.

From the comfort of our open roof 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle, we spend the majority of the time exploring the crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, the Ngorongoro Crater resembles a natural zoo. The landscape here shifts greatly depending on the season, and you're guaranteed to observe scenes found nowhere else in Tanzania.

After the chills and thrills of the day, we will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. Later, after another game drive, we'll head to your selected accommodation.

Unwind at the lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day's incredible wildlife encounters.

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:
Africa Safari Rift Valley (Safari Comfort Accommodation)
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

At 6:45 am, before the world truly awakens, you will embark on a thrilling expedition into the "land of giants"—Tarangire National Park. This is more than a game drive; it is an immersion into a primeval world where massive baobab trees stand like ancient sentinels and the air hums with the presence of colossal elephant herds. The earlier we venture into this domain, the better our chances of witnessing the wild in its most raw and unfiltered state.

As the sun climbs high, you will pause for a midday reprieve. Your picnic lunch will be set by the life-giving Tarangire River, a perfect vantage point to watch the drama of the plains unfold before you. This is a moment of calm, a breath held in the heart of the wild.

The adventure does not wane. Following lunch, you will continue your relentless search, exploring every hidden corner of Tarangire's vast wilderness.

Later proceed back to Arusha.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Kilimanajro Airpot

Kilimanajro Airpot

On this last day, the pace slows, allowing you to reflect on the wild drama you have witnessed. In relation to your flight departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), your journey will be perfectly timed, with our seamless drop-off service ensuring a stress-free conclusion to your safari.

While you await your flight, you have a choice. You can choose to spend your final hours in peaceful reflection, relaxing at your lodge and savoring a last moment of tranquility.

Or you can embark on one final journey with a free Arusha town tour. Immerse yourself in the vibrant local life, exploring the bustling markets, engaging with the locals, and perhaps finding one last souvenir to carry the spirit of Tanzania home with you. This is your chance to connect with the human heart of the country before you depart.

As you are driven to the airport, the memories of the Great Migration's thunder, the silent giants of Tarangire, and the epic descent into Ngorongoro will accompany you.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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