Origin Wildlife Safaris

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$2,244 to $2,365 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 - Tarangire National Park

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and set off on a captivating journey through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, as you make your way toward Tarangire National Park. After a scenic 2-hour drive, your safari experience begins with an immersive full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife gems. Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich diversity of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo, along with predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You’ll pause midday to enjoy a hot lunch surrounded by the sounds of the African bush, before continuing your exploration along the life-giving Tarangire River, where animals gather in impressive numbers. With a bit of luck, you may also encounter rare dry-country species such as the fringe-eared oryx and the elegant gerenuk, making this day a truly unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s wild beauty.

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:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, we’ll depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. While the drive is long, the scenery along the way is truly spectacular, making it an unforgettable experience for first-time visitors. As you journey deeper into the Serengeti, you'll quickly understand why its name translates to "endless plains" in the local language.

Covering an impressive 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the park’s vast plains stretch to the horizon, challenging your sense of distance. It is the stage for the great migration, home to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various species of antelopes. The Serengeti is also a prime habitat for big cats and other large predators, providing excellent opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many iconic scenes, like the famous river crossings, filmed here.

Note: You have the option to upgrade your accommodation for a more luxurious experience.

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:
Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park- Ngorongoro Highlands

You will wake up at 5:45 AM preparing for the hot air balloon safari and enjoy a stunning Serengeti sunrise. After breakfast, you'll embark on a morning game drive until 11:30 AM, then have a hot lunch. Afterward, you will pack up and continue a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Highlands end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll descend into the crater for an exciting game drive, where you may spot the Big Five—rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant—along with zebra, hippo, wildebeest, hyena, and many more animals. Birds like flamingos, storks, and vultures add to the rich wildlife.

You'll enjoy lunch near the Ngoitoktok swamp by the hippo pool before continuing your game drive. Later, you'll drive back to Arusha and be dropped off at your hotel to conclude your safari.

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)
  • 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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