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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National or we may pick you from the Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant populations, Tarangire offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park's diverse habitats, home to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. After a picnic lunch in the wilderness, continue your wildlife exploration before departing in the late afternoon for Karatu, a charming town nestled in the lush highlands near Ngorongoro. Dinner and overnight at your 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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, ascend into the misty highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Often referred to as Africa's Garden of Eden, the crater boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. Spend the morning searching for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, while also encountering lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and countless plains game. Following a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue your journey through the endless plains of the Serengeti. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the evening, where the vast savannah and abundant wildlife set the stage for the next chapter of your safari. Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.

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:
Kirimu Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti

Rise early for breakfast before embarking on a scenic game drive through the heart of the Serengeti National Park as you travel northward. The journey itself is an extraordinary wildlife experience, passing through diverse ecosystems and predator-rich territories. Keep your camera ready for sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of grazing animals. Arrive in Northern Serengeti in time for lunch and spend the afternoon exploring the famous Mara River region. Depending on the season, you may witness the dramatic wildebeest migration crossings, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Dinner and overnight in Northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern 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:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

Northern Serengeti – Central Serengeti

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, focusing on the wildlife-rich Mara ecosystem where predators and prey interact in breathtaking natural scenes. After lunch, begin your return journey to Central Serengeti with an extensive en-route game drive. The Serengeti's endless plains provide excellent opportunities to encounter large prides of lions, cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants moving through the grasslands, and countless other species. Arrive in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Central Serengeti – Seronera Airstrip- Zanzibar

Central Serengeti – Seronera Airstrip- Zanzibar

Wake up to your final morning in the Serengeti and enjoy a leisurely breakfast before embarking on a short game drive en route to Seronera Airstrip. This final safari experience offers one last opportunity to spot the wildlife that makes the Serengeti world-famous. Upon arrival at the airstrip, board your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure to a close while exchanging the vast savannahs for the pristine beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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