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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport, meet by our representative and transfer to Arusha for an overnight. Arusha lies at the base of Mount Meru and sits roughly halfway between Cape Town and Cairo along Africa’s eastern corridor. The city is about 550 km north of Dar es Salaam and close to the Kenyan border.

Dinner and overnight at Tulia Lodge and Spa.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide will collect you from your accommodation in Arusha to start your safari adventure at Tarangire National Park. Established as a national park in 1970 from former hunting grounds, Tarangire offers a vibrant wildlife experience across a landscape roughly the size of Luxembourg. Renowned for its vast elephant herds, the park is also home to lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The striking baobab trees scattered throughout the northeastern region create a dramatic backdrop. Following extensive wildlife viewing, overnight at a designated campsite within the park.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner at Tarangire Osupuko Lodge.

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:
Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Today’s safari tour leads you toward Lake Manyara National Park. The drive itself offers scenic views of villages, hills, and farmland. Once at the park, prepare for a mix of forest, acacia woodland, open grassy areas, and the soda lake itself—home to thousands of flamingos.

A game drive reveals troops of baboons, grazing buffalo, shy bushbucks, and if you’re lucky, the famous lions that rest in trees. Bird lovers will be thrilled by sightings of pelicans, hornbills, and storks. At day’s end, settle into your lodge and rest up for the next leg of your safari holiday.

Dinner and overnight at Ikumbi Safari Lodge.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ikumbi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue your safari holiday with a scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park. This vast area is one of Africa’s most well-known safari destinations, celebrated for its open spaces and abundant wildlife.

During your game drive, you’ll witness scenes of wildebeests grazing beside topis, gazelles darting through the grasslands, and lions resting in the shade. The Serengeti is also home to cheetahs, jackals, elephants, and large numbers of hyenas. Arrive at your tented camp by evening for a fireside dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Dinner and overnight at Mbuni Serengeti Camp.

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
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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today is devoted to game drives across the Serengeti plains. Begin early in search of wildlife as the morning light reveals predators on the move and grazers feeding. With your guide, track the presence of buffalo, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and lions—the celebrated “Big Five.”

If your safari aligns with the Great Migration, you’ll likely witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras making their seasonal trek. The migration attracts predators and scavengers alike, adding intensity to your day’s sightings.

Enjoy lunch in a scenic picnic spot before continuing your search for more wildlife. End your day at the camp, where dinner and rest await after a rewarding day of exploration.

Dinner and overnight at Mbuni Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, set out for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, a renowned archaeological site where early human fossils were uncovered. The small museum and short guided tour will provide background on our species’ earliest ancestors.

After this enriching stop, continue to the Ngorongoro Crater area. As you reach the crater’s edge, gaze out over one of Africa’s most unique and concentrated wildlife habitats. Your lodge for the night sits close to the crater rim or floor, offering views and a peaceful environment to relax before the final day of your safari tour.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wild 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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro crater - Wildlife Viewing and Departure

Ngorongoro crater - Wildlife Viewing and Departure

Rise early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your last game drive. Often called the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, the crater shelters lions, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hippos, and possibly black rhinos. The lakes also attract flocks of flamingos and other bird species.

With your guide’s help, spot rare animals while learning about this unique ecosystem. Stop for a picnic lunch in the crater before making your way back to Arusha.

Once in Arusha, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. As your Tanzania safari holiday comes to an end, you’ll carry with you moments of wonder and a deeper appreciation for Africa’s wild treasures.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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