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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 cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Zanzibar Airport to Arusha City

Zanzibar Airport to Arusha City

You will catch your evening flight departing from Zanzibar Airport, with a journey of approximately 1 hour. Upon reaching Arusha Airport, our driver will promptly pick you up, transporting you directly to Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel in the city for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Welcome to Tanzania! Following a warm greeting and a comprehensive trip briefing, you'll have the opportunity to explore Arusha, the gateway city for many safaris in northern Tanzania. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant energy, enjoy excellent restaurants, and capture snapshots of the lively Tanzanian urban life. Arusha provides everything you seek in a captivating urban pit stop.

Main Destination:
Arusha Airport (Arusha)
Accommodation:
Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Following your breakfast at the Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel, your experienced driver-guide will pick you up at 8:30 a.m. The journey to Serengeti begins, navigating through the Ngorongoro Highland. You will drive to Serengeti National Park while relishing a hot lunch and refreshing beverages.

After a brief orientation, immerse yourself in the exploration of Serengeti, renowned as the land of the great migration, and catch glimpses of Ngorongoro Crater along the way. Your route will lead you past the captivating Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint en route to Serengeti.

Around noon, you'll enjoy a bush lunch at the Serengeti entrance, thoughtfully set beneath acacia trees to enhance the natural ambiance for a truly unique adventure. Following lunch, you'll continue with an afternoon game drive. At 5:00 p.m., you'll embark on the journey to Nyani Camp, where a delectable dinner and an overnight stay await, strategically located near the significant crossing point for the great migration.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you will embark on an exhilarating game drive within Serengeti National Park, accompanied by your lunch box. You will witness the captivating spectacle of wildebeests, zebras, topis, hartebeests, elands, antelopes, hyenas, and a myriad of birds serenading from the trees. You will take in the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.

After enjoying your lunch amidst the wilderness, continue the exploration with another game view in Serengeti, making your way to the park's gate to complete the checkout process. The journey proceeds with a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. As the day concludes, you'll relish a delightful dinner and settle in for an overnight stay at Simba Camp, nestled in the heart of this remarkable natural haven.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Game then Fly back to Zanzibar

Ngorongoro Crater Game then Fly back to Zanzibar

Following breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, accompanied by a hot bush lunch, to immerse yourself in an exciting game drive within its confines. Home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos and vibrant flamingos, the crater offers a captivating wildlife spectacle.

Benefiting from a year-round water supply and ample fodder, the crater sustains a diverse array of animals, featuring herds of wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and majestic African elephants.

A major attraction of this scenic national park lies in its significant population of predators, boasting lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and elusive leopards. As the late afternoon approaches, you'll ascend from the crater, concluding the day's adventure. Subsequently, you'll drive back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.

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)
  • 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 cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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  • This tour is offered by Ngekewa Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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