Tanzania Good Friends Safaris

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$3,418 pp (USD)

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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

Embark to Tarangire National Park for Game Drives and Game Viewings

Embark to Tarangire National Park for Game Drives and Game Viewings

As the sun illuminates the African landscape, you'll relish a hearty breakfast at your lodge. Your expert guide will then swing into action, collecting your luggage and safari-packed lunches ready for your adventure. Embark on a 2.5-hour journey to Tarangire National Park, a sprawling 2,850-square-kilometer sanctuary adorned with Combretum woodland, Acacia woodland, and iconic baobab trees. Here, you'll encounter magnificent herds of African elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, hartebeests, and playful warthogs that can be seen grazing beneath acacia trees or congregating along the serene riverbanks. Keep your camera ready, as regal lions, wily hyenas, formidable buffaloes, and a colorful array of avian species might cross your path during exhilarating game drives. Lunch will be served at a scenic spot within the park, followed by more game drives en route to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transit to Central Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Area

Transit to Central Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Area

At 8:00 AM, after a hearty breakfast, your adventure unfolds as you embark on a captivating journey to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Traverse lush forest trails, then emerge at the breathtaking crater viewpoint, offering an enchanting glimpse of the crater's splendour. Here, amidst this stunning landscape, you'll encounter a diverse array of wildlife and vibrant birdlife. You have the option to pause for a cultural immersion at a Maasai boma or visit Olduvai Gorge, where Dr. Leakey and Mary Leakey made pioneering discoveries about early human history. Lunch awaits at Naabi Gate, followed by an exhilarating en-route game drive leading you to your chosen lodge or camp, where a delightful dinner and peaceful night's rest await.

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:
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

En Route Game Drives Central to North Serengeti

En Route Game Drives Central to North Serengeti

Savour a sumptuous breakfast amid this untamed beauty. Then, set forth on an enthralling journey, tracing the epic migration of wildebeest in the park's northern reaches. Today offers yet another splendid opportunity to bask in the awe-inspiring vistas of the landscape and witness a profusion of wildlife and avian wonders. Your midday reprieve unfolds with lunch served at a picturesque picnic spot, followed by continued exploration through game drives as you make your way back to your lodge or camp. There, you can indulge in a refreshing shower, rest, and relish a delectable dinner before retiring for the night.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Mara River
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4-5

Wildebeest Migration Game Drives In the Northern Serengeti

Wildebeest Migration Game Drives In the Northern Serengeti

These days are dedicated entirely to thrilling game drives with a singular mission: to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the world's greatest wildebeest migration in full swing. This annual phenomenon sees vast herds of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and an array of herbivores, including both large and small species, journeying harmoniously across the Serengeti's central, western, and northern regions, eventually extending into Kenya's Masai Mara game reserve. Be prepared to navigate amidst these immense herds, and if fortune favours, catch a glimpse of their daring river crossings, where formidable crocodiles lie in wait for the vulnerable and unwary. Along the way, it's common to encounter pride of lions congregating around fresh kills or stealthily setting up ambushes, while hyenas and vultures scavenge at the remains of buffalo hunts. After an exhilarating day, retire to your lodge or camp for a well-deserved dinner and a restful night's sleep.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Mara River
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

En Route Game Drives North to Central Serengeti

En Route Game Drives North to Central Serengeti

Begin your day with the first light, savouring a morning coffee before embarking on an early game drive, catching the wilderness at its most vibrant. Upon returning to camp, indulge in a hearty full breakfast, taking a moment to recharge. Bid farewell to the camp's dedicated staff and set off with packed lunches for another thrilling wildlife adventure en route to central Serengeti. Pause at a picturesque picnic site to enjoy your midday meal, then resume your exploration of this unparalleled safari haven with its remarkable offerings. As the day draws to a close, arrive at your lodge or camp, check-in, relish a refreshing shower, savour a delightful dinner, and settle in for the night's restorative sleep.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha

Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha

In the morning following a hearty breakfast, your journey continues as you descend into the crater's floor for a day filled with wonderful game drives. Ngorongoro crater is a vast, pristine volcanic caldera, spanning over 102 square miles, encircled by towering 2,000-foot-high walls. Within this natural haven reside rare and endangered black rhinoceros, black-backed jackals, hippos, regal secretary birds, graceful ostriches, formidable buffaloes, wildebeests, ibis’ stocks, starlings, majestic lions, gentle elephants, kori bustards, elegant crane birds, cunning hyenas, fleet-footed gazelles, playful baboons, sturdy warthogs, stately elands, leopards, vultures, sand grouse, and a myriad of other captivating creatures. After an exhilarating day of game drives and a delightful lunch, you'll ascend the crater walls and drive to Arusha for an overnight stay at the hotel.

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 & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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