Wilderness Insights Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National park Game Drive

Arusha to Tarangire National park Game Drive

Your safari adventure begins in the morning, as your professional driver-guide meets you at your hotel in Arusha for a warm welcome and a brief overview of the journey ahead. You will then drive straight to Tarangire National Park to begin your savanna exploration. This magnificent park is globally famous for its ancient, massive baobab trees and heavy elephant populations that gather along the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. You will enjoy an extensive afternoon game drive tracking large herds of elephants, towering giraffes, zebras, and various plains game drinking from the vital river source. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing and a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, you will drive to your lodge for a hot dinner and your 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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Central Serengeti Game Drive

Karatu to Central Serengeti Game Drive

Depart after a hot breakfast and journey through the forested crater highlands, ascending the rim for a breathtaking panoramic view before traveling down into the endless plains of the Central Serengeti. This world-renowned wildlife sanctuary is globally famous for its sweeping savanna horizons and for being the ideal habitat for Africa's iconic big cats. You will spend the afternoon enjoying an immersive game drive across the Seronera Valley, tracking resident prides of lions, solitary leopards, and cheetahs patrolling the grasslands. You will check into your safari camp deep inside the Serengeti wilderness for a hot dinner and a peaceful overnight stay under the African stars.

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:
Golden Safari Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Karatu

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Karatu

Enjoy a final morning game drive through the spectacular Central Serengeti savanna, maximizing your opportunities to witness predators on active morning hunts. You will explore the active river valleys where hippos wallow in large pods, capturing your last sweeping views of the endless Serengeti horizons and spotting elusive wildlife moving through the acacia woodlands. After a rewarding morning wildlife viewing session and a scenic picnic lunch, you will cross the dynamic savanna plains and gradually ascend out of the park toward the crater highlands. You will arrive at your lodge in Karatu town for a relaxing evening, a hot dinner, and a peaceful overnight rest.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration to Arusha

Depart early in the morning from Karatu and drive directly to descend onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor. This magnificent volcanic caldera functions as a self-contained nature reserve hosting the highest density of large mammals on the African continent, offering your absolute best opportunity to witness the legendary Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
You will enjoy an immersive game drive across the open grasslands and have a memorable picnic lunch near the lively hippo pool before ascending the steep caldera walls. You will then take a smooth road transfer back to Arusha. Your safari concludes with drop-off at your preffered hotel or location within Arusha.

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)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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