Wilderness Insights Safaris

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$1,877 pp (USD)

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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 Airport/Lodge Pick-up to Tarangire National Park

Arusha Airport/Lodge Pick-up to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins in the morning, as your professional driver-guide meets you at Arusha Airport or your overnight lodge for a warm welcome and a brief overview of your journey. 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 comfortable budget 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:
Sumawe Suites
  • Budget guest house 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 from Karatu 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:
Serengeti Wildebeest 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

Central Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a dedicated full day discovering the rich wildlife treasures of the legendary Central Serengeti plains. You will traverse the vast open grasslands and scout around the iconic rocky kopjes, which serve as excellent lookout points for resident prides of lions, solitary leopards, and cheetahs patrolling their territories. Your extensive morning and afternoon game drives allow you to follow the movements of dynamic herds of zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles, while keeping an eye out for dramatic predator activity along the active river banks. You will enjoy a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild bush before returning to your campsite for a hot camp dinner and a peaceful overnight rest.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Depart early in the morning from the Serengeti plains 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, tracking resident prides of lions and heavy buffalo herds. After a rewarding game drive, you will ascend the steep caldera walls and drive to Karatu town for a hot dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at your budget lodge.

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:
Sumawe Suites
  • Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara Np to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

Lake Manyara Np to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

Travel a short distance to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife gem nestled directly at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. You will explore the park's diverse habitats, starting from the lush groundwater forest which is home to large troops of baboons, before moving to the open woodlands. You will enjoy tracking elephants, giraffes, and hippos, while keeping an eye out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions and viewing thousands of pink flamingos dusting the shores of the shimmering soda lake. After a rewarding morning game drive and a scenic picnic lunch out in the wild, your guide will provide a smooth road transfer back to Arusha town or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.

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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