8-Day Expedition Safari Adventure and Crater Wonders

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kilimanjaro Interntional Airport

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will meet your tour guide, who will warmly welcome you and transfer you to Parrot Hotel in Arusha town. You will spend the rest of the day at your leisure in Arusha city or at the hotel. You will have a tour briefing in the evening while preparing for your safari adventure the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Parrot Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours). The park is renowned for its significant elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. During the dry season, it attracts large herds of zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes, among other species. Predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are also present. Bird enthusiasts can observe over 550 species, making it a prime bird-watching destination.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Country Lodge Karatu

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Central SerengetiNational Park

After breakfast, you will head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as it is a transit point to Serengeti National Park. In Ngorongoro, you will stop at a designated viewpoint to enjoy the beautiful view and take photos before you continue the journey to Serengeti National Park. You will arrive in the afternoon, enjoy your lunch, and head out for an evening game drive.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in Central and Northern Serengeti National Park

On this day, you will have a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park, experiencing the beauty and the breathtaking scenery of the endless plain inside the park, witnessing the Big Five and also the thrilling predator action together with herds of wildebeest, zebras, and elephants.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti as you head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You
will enjoy a half-day game drive in Ngorongoro exploring its rich biodiversity, housing over 25,000 large animals, including elephants, lions, and the critically endangered black rhinoceros.

The crater's unique ecosystem supports dense wildlife populations, making it a premier destination for observing Africa's Big Five in their natural habitat.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll set off for Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive with picnic lunches. Your journey will conclude at Fig Tree Lodge, where you'll have dinner and spend the night.

Lake Manyara, extending for 50 kilometers at the base of the 600-meter-high rusty gold Rift Valley escarpment, is a scenic treasure. American novelist Ernest Hemingway described it as "the loveliest I had seen in Africa." The compact wildlife-viewing circuit in Manyara encapsulates the essence of a Tanzanian safari. From the entrance gate, the road meanders through a lush, jungle-like groundwater forest where hundreds of baboons lounge casually by the roadside. Blue monkeys dart gracefully among ancient mahogany trees, delicate bushbucks move cautiously through the shadows, and large forest hornbills trumpet loudly in the high canopy.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Motto Cottages

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park to Lake Eyasi

After enjoying a half game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. You will depart in the early afternoon after lunch, heading to Lake Eyasi, the area is home to the Hadzabe community, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa. You have the rare opportunity to engage with the Hadzabe, learning about their traditional hunting techniques and way of life. Additionally, the Datoga people, known for their blacksmithing skills, reside nearby and welcome you to observe their craftsmanship​.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Tindiga Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After breakfast, you'll either be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or, if you prefer, you can extend your journey with a relaxing beach vacation in Zanzibar. Traveling from Lake Eyasi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) covers approximately 164 kilometers and typically takes around 2 hours and 40 minutes by car. This will be the final day of your safari, and we are very sure you will enjoy it!

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.