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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 and Transfer to Arusha Town

Arrival and Transfer to Arusha Town

Upon your arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our driver will be waiting for you. They will be holding a sign with your name on it, making it easy for you to identify them. Once you meet the driver, they will warmly greet you and assist you in loading your luggage into the vehicle. The driver will then take you to your hotel in Arusha, where you can unwind and spend the night.

Later on, a representative from our office will meet you at the hotel for a safari briefing. They will go through your itinerary and ensure that everything is set for your safari. If you have time, your safari guide will be available to take you on a tour of the charming city of Arusha in the evening.

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

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

After having breakfast, we will begin our safari and head towards the west to reach Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its dense wildlife population, which is most visible between June and September, also known as the dry period. During this time, thousands of animals such as wildebeest, buffalo, and Oryx migrate from the dry Maasai steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water. Predators such as lions, leopards, and others follow these herds. Tarangire is also home to over 500 varieties of birds. We will have lunch and then go for a late afternoon game-viewing drive before leaving the park and transferring to Karatu Ngorongoro for our overnight stay.

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 3-4

Karatu - Game drive enroute to Serengeti

Karatu - Game drive enroute to Serengeti

After having breakfast, we will depart for Serengeti Park to spot some wildlife. We will have lunch at a suitable location within the park and then continue with the game drive in the afternoon until we reach the camp.
The following day, we will have a full day of game drives within the park. After the game drive, we will transfer you to the camp where you can relax and enjoy dinner before spending the night.
The Serengeti is renowned for its incredible migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Get ready to see the resident predators such as leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their roles in the circle of life.

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:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early breakfast, and then proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. Once you reach there, you will have the opportunity to descend into the caldera, which is 20 km wide, and spend the entire day exploring one of the world's largest calderas. This is an exceptional place for wildlife viewing, and you might even spot black rhinos in Tanzania.
The crater sits at an impressive altitude of 2,286 meters above sea level, and it is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. It is surrounded by steep walls that rise 610 meters from the crater floor, covering an area of 260 km². More than 30,000 animals, including zebras and wildebeests, call this place home.
Ngorongoro is a World Heritage site. In the late afternoon, you will ascend to the top and proceed to Mtowambu for dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge located on the Great East Africa Rift Valley Cliff.

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:
Heart And Soul Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Manyara Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara Park to Arusha

After having breakfast, we will depart for a game drive at Lake Manyara, carrying our lunch boxes with us. Once the game drive is finished, we will transfer you to Arusha, where our service will end.
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its incredible tree-climbing lions that hide among the branches, as well as a large population of baboons and monkeys that live in the forest. The lake is home to a remarkable number of flamingos and pelicans that come here to breed and raise their young.

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)
  • 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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