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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

Zanzibar Airport - Arusha Airport - Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar Airport - Arusha Airport - Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Zanzibar hotel, arranged for your convenience, for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, your guide will warmly greet you, and your journey westward to Tarangire National Park commences. The scenic drive includes a brief, comfortable stop en route.

Entering Tarangire, you'll embark on your first thrilling game drive in this iconic landscape of ancient baobabs and roaming elephant herds. A picnic lunch at a designated site around 1:00 PM offers a moment to relax amidst the wilderness. After an afternoon of exploration. You will have an overnight stay at your accommodation, Ikumbi Lodge.

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:
Ikumbi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive into the beautiful highlands and stop at the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. From here, you’ll enjoy an amazing view looking down into the huge crater and across the wide Serengeti plains.

The word “Serengeti” means “endless plains,” and it truly fits this famous park. The area is home to over two million wildebeest, along with many zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife. If you visit between January and April, you may see the special season when thousands of baby animals are born, a time that also attracts predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

The Serengeti is full of life, from small animals such as mongooses, jackals, and baboons to more than 500 species of birds.

After a full day of exciting game viewing, you will return to your camp for a delicious dinner and a peaceful night under the African sky.

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:
Serengeti Classic View Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti – Search for the Big Five

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti – Search for the Big Five

After an early breakfast, you will head out for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti’s beautiful and varied landscapes. With your expert guide, you’ll explore the best wildlife areas as you look for the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and the large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue your afternoon drive as the golden sunlight makes the savannah even more stunning. In the evening, you’ll return to your luxury camp for dinner and time to relax under the stars.

The Serengeti offers great wildlife viewing all year, making every moment on safari truly unforgettable.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day with a delicious breakfast and pack your warm lunches before driving to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s seven natural wonders. Formed by a huge volcanic eruption over two million years ago, this stunning crater is home to a large variety of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino.

After an exciting day exploring the crater, your driver-guide will take you to the lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will begin your journey to Lake Manyara National Park with a warm packed lunch. The day will be filled with beautiful views of the lake, lush forests, and wildlife such as elephants, baboons, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. After your game drive and lunch in the park, you will continue to Arusha Airport, where you will catch your flight back to Zanzibar.

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)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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