Discover Africa 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

Drive to the Tarangire National Park

Drive to the Tarangire National Park

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you'll pass customs and meet with your private safari guide. Your safari includes your own private vehicle with an open-top and large side windows, making it ideal for wildlife viewing and a comfortable trip. The vehicle has wi-fi on board and a fully stocked bar-fridge. You'll depart for the Tarangire, located about 2.5 hours away. Depending on your flight time, you might require a pre-night in Arusha, contact us for options.

The Tarangire is a national park, known for its large herds of elephants and big baobabs. You will experience your first game drive within the park en-route to the camp. You'll arrive in time for dinner and the night.

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:
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Wildlife Viewing in Tarangire National Park

Wildlife Viewing in Tarangire National Park

You'll enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Tarangire. Chat to your guide to customize your experience: you can choose to enjoy two small drives and get back to camp for lunch and a siesta, or pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing.

Tarangire’s wildlife can be viewed all year long, although the best time is during the dry months, when zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and the rarer fringe-eared oryx and eland gather at the last remaining water holes or shelter from the fierce sun under squat baobab trees. Also common in the Tarangire are pythons, which with patience and keen observance may be spotted coiled in tree branches; and there are many birds, mostly in the South of the park.

Ndovu Camp has comfortable 12 tents, a lovely swimming pool where you can cool off during the heat of the day, and offers delicious fresh food prepared by the local chef.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

Wildlife Viewing in Lake Manyara National Park

You'll enjoy breakfast at camp and depart the Tarangire for nearby Lake Manyara National Park, where you will experience some wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch.

Lake Manyara is located on the edge of the Rift Valley and consists of a huge soda lake that covers two-thirds of the park. It is well known for its large troops of baboons, tree-climbing lions, and rich variety of birdlife. Manyara holds a wide variety of habitats, such as groundwater forests, swamps, acacia bushes, and hot springs.

In the afternoon, you'll exit the park and drive to nearby Karatu and your overnight stay at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge. The Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge is more than a lodge. Your stay at Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge will directly contribute to the well-being of local children. A major portion of your stay at the lodge goes straight to the children’s home and to the local school. You'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Karatu District
Accommodation:
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5

Enjoy the Central Serengeti Plain

Enjoy the Central Serengeti Plain

After an early morning breakfast, you'll enjoy the drive through to the Serengeti for a 2-night stay in the Central area. The wildlife viewing is again completely customized to what you wish to experience. Your guide will chat to you about the route and the movement of the animals.

The Serengeti plain is known for an abundant wildlife all year long. It is home to the largest migration of animals anywhere on the planet ‘The impressive Great Migration’. The park is divided into 4 main areas with the Central Serengeti of the Seronera Valley and Seronera River being one of the most visited area.

Pioneer Camp is situated away from the main routes, with wonderful views over the plain from an elevated rocky area, which becomes even more beautiful during sunset when the sun reflects to the rocks and you can enjoy a drink while looking at the stars and listening to the sounds of the wildlife around you.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, you'll travel through the Serengeti plains on the way back and stop in the Ngorongoro Highlands area. Lunch will be enjoyed en route. You'll arrive at the camp in the late afternoon. You'll have time to stretch your legs and enjoy a wonderful dinner before an early night.

The Pakulala Safari Camp common areas are accented by the vast beauty of the surrounding scenery. The campfire, with views of the crater, is undoubtedly a turning point for travelers. An unforgettable place for a drink under the stars in the Tanzanian sky.

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:
Pakulala Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

After an early wake-up call, you'll drive down with a packed breakfast into the Ngorongoro Crater. Once a gigantic volcano, it is the largest intact caldera in the world. Today, long since having collapsed and eroded, it is an extensive highland area with the famous 600 m deep Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.

You'll enjoy a wonderful game drive on the Crater floor and a picnic lunch. Later, you'll exit the park to drive back to Arusha. You'll transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport on time for your onward flight. Or contact us to extend your safari with a few days at the beach, or a gorilla trek.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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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