African Platinumz Safaris

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$1,252 to $1,263 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

Dar es Salaam to Arusha Town by Public Comfortable Bus

Dar es Salaam to Arusha Town by Public Comfortable Bus

Program: Early in the morning, you will depart from Dar es Salaam aboard a comfortable long-distance bus bound for Arusha. As you travel across Tanzania, you will enjoy scenic views of the country's diverse landscapes while relaxing during the journey.

Upon arrival in Arusha at approximately 11:00 PM, you will be warmly welcomed by our driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the evening will be at leisure, allowing you to relax and rest in preparation for the exciting adventures ahead.

Activity of the Day: Transfer from Dar es Salaam to Arusha by comfortable public bus.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive from Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park

Drive from Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park

You'll be picked up from the lodge early morning or the airport and start a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes.

Tarangire Park is well known for its large elephant herds and consists of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna, with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above. Once game drives are done, we'll drive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an 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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive – Return to Lodge Near Karatu

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drive – Return to Lodge Near Karatu

PProgram: After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with packed lunch boxes. Descend into the crater floor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Home to an estimated 30,000 animals year-round, the crater offers outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities, including the Big Five such as lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and a variety of bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery before continuing your game drive through this remarkable ecosystem. Later in the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive back to your lodge near Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Upon arrival, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive – Transfer to Arusha & Luxury Bus to Dar es Salaam

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive – Transfer to Arusha & Luxury Bus to Dar es Salaam

Program: After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive. Nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is renowned for its stunning scenery, diverse habitats, and abundant wildlife.

Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and an impressive variety of birdlife, including flamingos and other water birds found along the lakeshore. The park's combination of groundwater forests, open plains, and the alkaline lake creates a unique ecosystem that supports a rich diversity of wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. Continue with your afternoon game drive before departing for Arusha.

Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to the bus terminal to board your comfortable luxury bus departing at 8:00 PM for Dar es Salaam, marking the end of your safari adventure.

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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