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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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

After arriving at the airport our representative and an experienced driver guides, will meet and greet you, then he will escort you to Arusha at your accommodation for relaxing and preparing yourself for the exciting moment ahead. If the weather allows you will be welcomed with a great view of Mount Meru and the shy girl, Mount Kilimanjaro. Get an opportunity for adds-on activities in Arusha like Lake Duluti Canoeing, city tour, Yoga Classes, Coffee tour, walking tours, horse riding etc. (Activity supplement applies).

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After a well served breakfast your great moments start here! You will depart to Tarangire national park also know as “The Elephant Playground”. Big herds of elephant are distinctive feature of Tarangire National Park. Feel welcomed with the vegetation that scattered with baobab and acacia trees. The grassland, swamps and floodplains found here are home to giraffe, baboons, hippo, big cats and other more species. The Tarangire River brings life to the animals, it attracts a lot of diverse animals and you will be able to spot a lot of elephants, giraffe, lions, antelope and Zebra. Other animals are wildebeest, gazelles, cheetahs and leopards, but also the seldom seen Kudu, Oryx and Gerenuk. Later you will proceed to your accommodation for an 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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will continue with the game heading to Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing on its floor. Ngorongoro crater is a UNESCO world heritage site formed million years ago that inhabits more than 25,000 resident animals. Almost every East African Savannah animal species can be spotted in the grass grasslands and acacia forests including the “Big Five” (rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, and leopard). Other animals around this crater floor includes wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species are recorded in this area. If luck you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. Later you proceed to to Serengeti National Park for more game viewing.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Tukaone Serengeti Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Today you will have another game drive to central Serengeti at Seronera, the popular area in the entire reserve known as “the big cat capital of Africa” lions, cheetah and leopard can be spotted here. The famous Serengeti National Park is the most well-known safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. Look out for the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass which provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. The exciting day comes to an end with a well served dinner and a rest in your accommodation.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Depart after breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park, the famous for its tree climbing lions and the flamingos on the lakeshore. It is only 205sq miles in size, this park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees which are a home to troops of baboons and blue monkey. The shallow alkaline lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is a home to thousands of flamingos during the rain seasons. Other animals can be seen here including giraffes, elephants, impalas and the hippos.
Later you will drive back to Arusha and being transferred to the airport for your departure.

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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