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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

From Zanzibar to The Baobab Wonderland

From Zanzibar to The Baobab Wonderland

Depending on where you’ll be staying in Zanzibar, a driver will come pick you up at 5:00 am and drive you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. You’ll arrive in Arusha at 9:20 am were a professional guide will be waiting to greet and brief you on the journey you’re about to embark.

After the briefing we'll then drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park.

Along the route, we'll see breathtaking views of grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai huts, and livestock herded by nomadic people.

Tarangire National Park is notable for its old baobab trees, tree climbing pythons, and the biggest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

Following a midday picnic lunch, you will resume your afternoon game drive before driving to the beautiful Migombani Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Migombani Campsite
  • 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After an early morning breakfast, we will depart Migombani Campsite for the great Serengeti National Park.

This route will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, allowing you to see the Ngorongoro Crater along the way (a breath-taking view indeed).

Also, expect to encounter plenty of wildlife during this drive as there is sometimes a significant concentration of game on the southern plains.

On the journey, you will stop for a picnic lunch before continuing on with your journey and arriving to Nyani Campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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:
Nyani Campsite
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full-Day Serengeti Magic

Full-Day Serengeti Magic

We hope you're excited for today! We'll be in the park all day long.

At dawn, after a simple light breakfast, we'll set out and begin our journey. We will go on a full-day wildlife drive to explore the Serengeti's stunning surroundings and look for the Big 5.

After that spectacular morning game drive, we'll go back to the campsite for a cooked lunch before leaving for yet another spectacular late afternoon game drive.

You see, the Serengeti is home to more than just huge creatures. Over 500 different bird species have been identified, from the enormous ostrich and strange secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that swoop gracefully over the savannah. That's what makes this wildlife "sanctuary" magical.

That being said, we'll keep on looking for wildlife in the Serengeti, then head back to camp for some delicious dinner and a rustic night rest.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Nyani Campsite
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

This will be our last day in the Serengeti. We'll say goodbye to the park in style!

Following breakfast, we'll go with a packed lunch for an early morning game drive that will last for 6 hours. You’ll get to experience what The Serengeti is famous for (stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife) for one last time.

We’ll then head back to our campsite for lunch, grab our things and finally drive to Ngorongoro Highlands. We'll be stopping along the way for more wildlife viewing.

We'll then stay at Simba Campsite at the rim of the crater for the night.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Into the Crater's Heart

Into the Crater's Heart

Following an early breakfast, we'll descend 600 meters into the crater for our last wildlife viewing.

This stunning place will offer you almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino(we'll be the luckiest travelers if we spot one).

Lunch will then be served at the crater's base about lunchtime near a hippo lake and then do an late afternoon game drive. After that, we'll take our last photos in the park and head back to Migombani Campsite for relaxation.

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:
Migombani Campsite
  • 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Lake Manyara before Heading back to the Spice Isles

Lake Manyara before Heading back to the Spice Isles

After breakfast, we'll leave Migombani Campsite early in the morning and begin our journey to Lake Manyara National Park and get there in 20 minutes.

Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the Park is stunningly beautiful. Many of Africa's most well-known creatures can be expected to be seen, with tree-climbing lions being a special treat. These self-assured predators sit under acacia branches are surely a marvel to see.

We'll also explore the landscape and the rich flora and fauna inside the park. Marvel at the African elephant, a zebra, or a majestic cheetah in pursuit of prey.

After a midday picnic lunch, we will be on our way to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.

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)
  • 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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