Karani Expedition 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 cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Arusha

Arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by your private guide and driven to Arusha for your first day in Tanzania. The transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha will take about 1 hour, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride before arriving in Arusha for a well-deserved overnight stay.

You will spend your first night in a homestay, where you will have the chance to immerse yourself in Tanzanian culture, eat delicious local food and and see the way of life of the local people.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mama Asia Homestay
  • Budget guest house
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning you will be picked up and ready for your adventure to the Serengeti Plains. You will drive past the Great Rift Valley and onto the Ngorongoro Highlands enjoying a magnificent view of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive in the Serengeti plains. The Serengeti National Park offers quite simply the best safari in Africa. Due to the vastness of the park, the herds of animals are always interesting and varied. There is a large migratory population in the park consisting of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. The lunch will be in the form of a "lunch box" to allow you to enjoy the park all day!

You will overnight in a tented camp in the middle of the savanna and the animals.

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:
The Whisper Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning, you will leave for a safari. The safaris start very early to give you the best chance to see animals on the move before the sun fully rises and the heat of the day pushes them into the shade. This is a great opportunity to see elephants drinking in the morning or a hippo returning to the pond. Our game drives will take you close to some of the most magnificent wildlife in the world, so you can experience a truly African adventure.

You will overnight in a tented camp in the middle of the savanna and the animals.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
The Whisper Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today you will go to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will find almost every animal in East Africa here. The descent into the crater is picturesquely beautiful with lush forest and thousands of animals overlooking the view. The crater is home to over 25,000 large animals, including 26 endangered black rhinos, as well as the densest concentration of lions in the world.

You will overnight in a lodge in the valleys of Karatu.

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:
Pamoja Farm Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Tarangire National Park and drive back to Arusha

Tarangire National Park and drive back to Arusha

This day is devoted to discovering Tarangire Park via the many tracks that allow you to get close to the animals in the beautiful savannah landscapes. Lined with acacia forest and giant baobab trees, this park is punctuated by immense areas of marshland attracting myriads of animals. Renowned for seeing elephants at close quarters, the park is also home to species that are difficult to locate in other northern parks, such as the Gerenuk, the Oryx and the Greater Kudu.

At the end of the day, you will drive back to Arusha for your overnight in the homestay.

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:
Mama Asia Homestay
  • Budget guest house located outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport

Drop off at Kilimanjaro airport

Today you will have a relaxing morning and you will be driven back to the airport according to your flight time.

We wish you a safe journey!

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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