African Platinumz Safaris

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$2,022 to $2,033 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 to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Program: After breakfast or upon arrival at Arusha Airport at 8:00 a.m., you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide who will brief you before departing directly to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for having the world’s highest concentration of elephants, with herds of up to 300 often seen along the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, especially during the dry season. Elephants are frequently spotted drinking, bathing, or digging into the riverbed to access underground water. The park is also distinguished by its striking baobab trees and rich birdlife, attracting bird enthusiasts with species such as hornbills, parrots, lovebirds, lilac-breasted rollers, eagles, and vultures. Your game drive concludes around 5:00 p.m., after which you’ll transfer to your lodge for the night.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives and then Drive to Central Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives and then Drive to Central Serengeti National Park

Program: After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a journey to find the black rhino, the hardest animal to spot.

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World, it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino.

In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch at Hippo Lake and then enjoy another game drive as you ascend back up to the crater rim. Around 5:00 pm, you will go directly to central Serengeti and stay overnight at your Mbuni Serengeti Camp.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park

Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park

Program: Program: After breakfast at the camp, depart for a full-day game drive in the heart of Central Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Known for its endless plains and extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other species in their natural habitat.

The park is world-renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, during which millions of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing and water. The Central Serengeti is also a prime area for predator sightings, making every game drive a unique and exciting experience.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Continue exploring the park throughout the afternoon before returning back to your lodge in the evening for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Continue with Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park – Drive to Karatu for Overnight Stay

Continue with Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park – Drive to Karatu for Overnight Stay

Program: After breakfast, continue with an exciting game drive in Central Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Explore the vast plains and diverse habitats that support an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species.

The Central Serengeti is particularly famous for its abundant resident wildlife and excellent predator sightings throughout the year. As you traverse the park, enjoy the breathtaking scenery and opportunities to witness animals in their natural environment.

After a picnic lunch and a final game drive in the Serengeti, begin your journey towards Karatu, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy spectacular views along the way before arriving at your lodge in Karatu in the evening.

Upon arrival, relax and unwind before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s adventure.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Pickup from the lodge to Lake Manyara National Park for the Game Drive later drive back to Arusha

Pickup from the lodge to Lake Manyara National Park for the Game Drive later drive back to Arusha

Program: After breakfast, depart from your lodge and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. Located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is known for its diverse ecosystems, lush groundwater forests, open savannah, and the scenic alkaline Lake Manyara.

The park hosts a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, baboons, and many bird species. Lake Manyara is especially famous for its large flocks of flamingos and other water birds, making it a paradise for bird lovers. You may also spot the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Continue with an afternoon game drive before exiting the park and driving back to Arusha, arriving in the evening and marking the end of your safari experience.

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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