Porcupine 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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We'll embark on a journey to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's elephant haven. The park boasts the largest population of African elephants in Tanzania. Witness the Big Five within the park's expanse.
After breakfast at 8:00 am, we venture into Africa's wilderness. Enjoy a game drive until 1:00 pm, pausing for a one-hour picnic lunch. Then, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, we delve into an afternoon game drive. Finally, we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mto Wa Mbu to Central Serengeti National Park

Mto Wa Mbu to Central Serengeti National Park

Embark on your Serengeti adventure starting at 7:00 am with a hotel pick-up. En route to Serengeti, you'll pass by the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll relish the captivating crater view before continuing your journey.

The name "Serengeti" derives from the Maasai word "Siringitu," which means endless plains. Witness the vast grassland savannah stretching to the horizon, interrupted only by iconic kopjes bizarre rock formations sculpted by weathering granite outcrops.

In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic lunch before reaching your day's destination.
You'll spend the night at camping in bush, savoring a delicious meal surrounded by the enchanting wilderness.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Experience an unforgettable full day game drive in Central Serengeti, the heart of Tanzania’s most famous national park. Explore the vast plains and wildlife rich areas around Seronera, home to lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and countless other species. With excellent year round game viewing and breathtaking landscapes, this safari offers the perfect opportunity to witness Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat while enjoying a picnic lunch in the wilderness.

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

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highland

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highland

Early in the morning, you'll rise to witness the animals that were active during the night. If luck is on your side, you may even observe them hunting.

After lunch, your journey continues to the Ngorongoro Highlands. En route, you'll have the opportunity to pass through Maasai villages, where you can opt to experience Maasai life for an additional fee of $20 per person.
Finally, you'll conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Camp.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will drive to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you first see the Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. The steep volcanic walls, sweeping savannahs, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps conceal a pristine wilderness. The crater was formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. This 260km² crater is famous for its geological delights and for being a natural reserve home to some of the densest large mammal populations on the African continent. After you descend into the crater, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino.

In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing picnic 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)
  • 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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