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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 - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Our Safari Adventure starts today! You'll be picked up from your hotel after breakfast around 8 am and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. When you arrive the guide checks in for your 7-8 hours of game drive, as you enter Tarangire National Park you will come across its famous gigantic Baobab trees scattered across the park and large populations of Elephants that roam freely across the park. Tarangire is also home to many other wildlife species such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and bird species. In the afternoon you will pause for a picnic lunch at the Matete picnic site, overlooking the Tarangire River, which is an important source of water for animals during the dry season. After lunch proceed with the game drive until evening when you bid farewell to the park, and drive to your accommodation in Karatu for 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:
Country Lodge Karatu
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, you will board your Safari jeep and start your journey towards Serengeti National Park. The drive will take you through Ngorongoro Conservation Area and get a chance to look at the breathtaking views of the Crater for about 10-15 minutes. Afterward, proceed through a long and bumpy road for about 5-6 hours until you reach Serengeti Naabi Hil gate around 2-3 pm, just in time to enjoy lunch and the start of the evening or sunset game drive. Enjoy 4 hours of incredible late-game drive witnessing predators such as lions or leopards on a hunt, and many other wildlife species that are found in Serengeti National Park. As the sun sets over the savannah plains, drive towards your accommodation in Serengeti National Park for a restful overnight.

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:
Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Today you wake early around 6:30 am and have breakfast, afterward set out for an early morning or sunrise game drive with our experienced guide. This is a perfect time to witness animals when they are most active, especially predators such as lions and leopards. Most predators prefer this time due to less heat, as the sun hasn't risen yet. Our expert guide will take you to different parts of the park encountering incredible wildlife at every turn. As the afternoon approaches you will pause for lunch in the wilderness before proceeding with an en-route game drive towards Karatu town where a quiet overnight awaits at your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Country Lodge Karatu
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara

Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara

Begin your day early around 6:30 am after a tasty breakfast and descend the Ngorongoro Crater for an incredible 5-6 hours game drive. As you descend the crater be prepared to be amazed by its breathtaking landscape and beauty. Ngorongoro is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including the legendary Big Five animals (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos). With our experienced guide, you will set out on a quest to witness these animals, especially the rare and difficult-to-find Black Rhino. In the afternoon you will pause for lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site, which is inhabited by a bloat of hippos and offers panoramic views of the crater. After lunch, you will proceed with an exploration of the Park until later you ascend the Crater and return to your overnight accommodation in Karatu town.

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:
Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara - Arusha

Lake Manyara - Arusha

After breakfast, we depart around 8 am for Lake Manyara National Park, which is 12 minutes away from the lodge. Upon reaching the Park you will check in and begin your 7-8 hours game drive. Lake Manyara is renowned for its diverse ecosystem and varied landscapes including the lake itself which is often inhabited by the pink flamingoes. Our experienced guide will drive you through the park in search of the famous tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants. The park is also home to over 400 bird species making it a paradise for birdwatchers. As the afternoon arrives pause for a delicious picnic lunch inside Lake Manyara's wilderness. After lunch proceed with a game drive until evening when you check out the park and drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:30 pm.

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:
  • All meals 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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