Sassabi Expeditions

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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

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

• Our guide meets you on your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha
• Located beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha City is the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit of national parks and marks the starting point of your safari into the African Bush
• Set out to explore the vibrant sights and sounds of local life in Arusha
• Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy popular coffee tours – weaving in and out of the evergreen coffee trees, while learning about how beans are nurtured, harvested, dried and finally roasted to produce myriad different blends which are exported and enjoyed all over the world *
* These activities are an additional cost.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

• Enjoy an early start to the day as your guide collects you from Arusha and takes you to Tarangire National Park to begin your safari adventure
• Situated in Tanzania’s Manyara Region, the Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for animals migrating into the park from surrounding areas, making wildlife sightings more likely as they stay close to the river
• Enjoy beautiful sunny weather while watching some of Tanzania’s best wildlife, including a 300-strong herd of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, eland and buffalo.
• After an exciting day scouring the bush, your guides transfers you to your hotel in Tarangire in time for dinner
• As the African night comes alive, set out on a late-night safari to see nocturnal animals with the aid of our expert guide, including hyenas, leopards, honey badgers, white tailed mongoose, hippos and genets *
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* These activities are an additional cost.

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:
Pamoja Farm Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu

• After a hearty breakfast, your guide collects you and drives you to Lake Manyara
• While Lake Manyara National Park is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks, its diverse vegetation ranging from savannah to marsh and evergreen forest, supports one of the highest biomass densities of large mammals in the world. Expect to see large families of elephants, millions of flamingos, and even tree-climbing lions
• Be sure to keep a watchful eye out for the baboons in this park which live in troops of up to 200 members
• Enjoy a trip to the local farming village of Mto Wa Mbu Village and learn about the melting pot of cultures found here. Home to over 120 different communities from across Tanzania, you will gain insight into daily life, visiting local farms, schools, churches, a milling machine and much more*
• After an action-packed day, your guide takes you to your accommodation for the night
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* These activities are an additional cost.

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:
Pamoja Farm Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

• After breakfast at your hotel, get ready to ramp up your safari adventure as we head to the Serengeti
• Sit back and relax as we make the five-hour journey to your hotel in the Serengeti National Park, where you are dropped off and given time to settle in
• Guests raring to get out and explore can take advantage of a sunset game drive
• Back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the Serengeti at night
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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:
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

• We set out in the early morning for a full day’s game drive in search of wildlife encounters
• Expect to spot animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic – great herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebra, thousands of Elands, as well as exceptional year-round lion sightings
• Enjoy a delicious picnic and spend the entire day out exploring the rolling plains of the Serengeti National Park
• After an action-packed day in the bush, your guide drops you back at your accommodation inside the national park, in time for a gourmet dinner
• Take to the African skies in a hot air balloon to appreciate the pristine natural beauty of this 14,763km2 savannah stretching as far as the eye can see *
• Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* These activities are at an additional cost.

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

Day 6

Serengeti – Karatu

Serengeti – Karatu

• After an early breakfast, you depart with your lunch Ngorongoro Crater to explore the many fascinating species that are protected within its rim.
• Here, we can see the Big Five in high concentration against the stunning backdrop of the crater walls
• After a day of exploring, you are transferred to your accommodation.
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Pamoja Farm Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Today is a relaxing day, after breakfast, you can choose to visit the local village whereas this will attract an extra coast or
• Depending on your departure flight time after breakfast, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight
• Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch.

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:
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 can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Sassabi Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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