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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 for Overnight

Arrival and Transfer to Arusha for Overnight

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and transferred to Arusha. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania as you make your way to the city.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will check in for your overnight stay and have time to relax and recover from your journey. Enjoy your evening at leisure, preparing for the exciting safari adventures ahead.
Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Full Game drive Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Full Game drive Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive across the park’s beautiful landscapes, including open savannahs, river valleys, and woodland areas.
Throughout the day, enjoy excellent opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species. Tarangire is also a paradise for bird lovers, with numerous bird species inhabiting its diverse ecosystems. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by the natural beauty of the African wilderness!

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
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Karatu, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to admire the breathtaking landscapes and rolling highlands along the way. As you continue toward the Serengeti, the scenery gradually opens into vast golden plains dotted with acacia trees and inhabited by abundant wildlife.
Upon entering Serengeti National Park, begin your game drive, exploring its diverse habitats in search of the incredible wildlife that makes this destination so special. Keep your eyes open for lions resting in the grass, leopards hiding among trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may also encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the spectacular 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Central Serengeti, begin your day with a morning game drive across the spectacular Serengeti plains. Explore the region’s diverse habitats in search of its abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and various antelope species.
After your morning exploration, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and remarkable concentration of wildlife within the crater floor. As you explore this unique ecosystem, look out for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, and the endangered black rhinoceros. You may also spot zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and flamingos, depending on the conditions.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park

Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast at your accommodation in Karatu, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination known for its lush groundwater forests, scenic landscapes, diverse birdlife, and famous tree-climbing lions. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, exploring its varied habitats and looking out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and other wildlife. The park is also home to numerous bird species, including flamingos and pelicans, depending on seasonal conditions.
Continue exploring the park while enjoying the stunning views of Lake Manyara, the surrounding escarpment, and the rich natural environment. You will have opportunities to take photographs and enjoy a memorable final wildlife experience before concluding your Tanzania safari.
After the game drive, depart Lake Manyara National Park and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward 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
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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