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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

Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides. After a brief introduction, he will escort you to your reserved hotel in Arusha town and introduce you to this wonderful city and country.

Arusha is a gateway to safari destinations in the northeast and is located in the Northern highlands of Tanzania, beneath the twin peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. The city of approximately 400,000 people is mainly dominated by the Maasai and Meru people.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire

Arusha - Tarangire

After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and take you to Tarangire National Park for game viewing with a picnic lunch. After the game drive, you will drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity including, large elephant herds, consisting of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. It is possible that you will have the experience of seeing a lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above.
Once the game drive is done, you will drive back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your 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:
Osupuko Tarangire Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire - Serengeti

Tarangire - Serengeti

Have breakfast, then depart early in the morning with your lunch, heading off on a spectacular afternoon game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will spend 2 days exploring the Serengeti plains.

Serengeti is located in northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site, occupying an area of around 15,000 square kilometers. It has over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. During the Dry season, this area is home to massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports abundant resident wildlife, including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile, and the rare oribi antelope.

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:
Moyo Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti

Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, we will view the game as we head to the northern part of Serengeti, where we will stay for 2 days. We will move around the area of Bologonja and the Mara River to witness the great wildebeest migration.

From July to September, thousands of wildebeest and zebra battle strong currents and huge Nile crocodiles in the Northern Serengeti to reach the other side of the river, where they will head to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kenzan Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Wildebeest Migration

Wildebeest Migration

After breakfast, proceed with a game drive in Northern Serengeti, searching for the wildebeest migration.

From July to September, thousands of wildebeest and zebra battle strong currents and huge Nile crocodiles in the Northern Serengeti to reach the other side of the river, where they will head to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kenzan Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we continue with the game drive while heading to Central Serengeti for a game drive with a picnic lunch.

Serengeti is located in northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site, occupying an area of around 15,000 square kilometers. It has over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. During the Dry season, this area is home to massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports abundant resident wildlife, including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile, and the rare oribi antelope.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Into Wild Africa Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Back to Farm of Dream

Ngorongoro Crater Back to Farm of Dream

You will start the day very early with a transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After a fantastic afternoon game drive, you will ascend out of the crater and transfer to Arusha for your departure.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest, uninterrupted caldera! About 30,000 large mammals reside here year-round, including buffalo, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. Inside the crater, you will explore the spectacular landscapes and relax in this magnificent environment, looking for the Big Five and many bird species like flamingos on the crater lakes. Be ready to see a large variety of animals in a short time!

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:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

You will be collected from your hotel by one of our representatives driving our company vehicle. Transfer by Road, Farm of Dreams Lodge to Arusha, We'll get you to the airport on time with our airport transfer. It is departure time

Your safari in Tanzania will come to an end, bringing to a close your time in this remarkable country. We're sure that you have had the most wonderful time.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
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)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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