Mwanamshiki Tours and Safaris

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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

Arrival in Arusha City

Arrival in Arusha City

Upon arriving in Arusha, your guide will welcome you for a city tour. You'll explore the Cultural Heritage Centre for a glimpse into Tanzanian art and culture. Then, you'll browse local markets for fresh produce, spices, and souvenirs. You'll visit the Maasai Market for traditional crafts and a mineral shop to discover Tanzanite. You'll end the day unwinding at the Charity Hotel, ready for your safari ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You'll spend the day on a game drive, spotting elephants, zebras, giraffes, and birds. Tarangire’s landscapes are stunning, and during the dry season, animals gather around the river, making for fantastic wildlife viewing. Afterward, you'll head to Ngare Lodge for 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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire To Central Serengeti National Park

Tarangire To Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti for about 6 hours (including all stops), passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will briefly stop at the gate and view the breathtaking crater for about 20 minutes. There is an optional visit to a Maasai Village to learn about the daily life of the Maasai people.

After a long way to the Serengeti National Park, you will finally arrive at Seronera (the center of Serengeti) in the afternoon and do a game drive. At the same time, you'll proceed to do a game drive until late evening. You'll experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of the wild animals. We might be lucky and see a predator hunt! Finally, you will head to Tukaone Tented 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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tukaone Hembe Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will set out for a morning game drive to further explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. This drive will give you the chance to encounter a variety of wildlife species in their natural habitat, from prides of lions and herds of elephants to graceful giraffes and countless antelopes grazing across the savannah. The Serengeti is also home to an incredible diversity of birdlife experiance.

In the afternoon, after enjoying your lunch, you will begin a scenic transfer game drive heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will pass through dramatic landscapes, with opportunities to spot more wildlife and take in sweeping views of the endless plains. As you approach Ngorongoro, the elevation gradually rises, offering a change in scenery from open savannah to lush highlands.

By evening, you will arrive at your lodge/camp on the rim or within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will check in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," offers one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. Its unique ecosystem is home to a dense concentration of animals, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and if lucky you may spot the rare black rhino. The scenery is equally spectacular, with sweeping grasslands, acacia forests, and a shimmering soda lake attracting flamingos and other birdlife.

You’ll pause for a scenic picnic lunch at one of the designated spots inside the crater, where you can relax while still enjoying views of wildlife roaming nearby.

In the late afternoon, you will ascend from the crater rim and begin your drive toward Mto wa Mbu or Karatu. Both areas offer a different atmosphere, Upon arrival, you will check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the next day’s adventures.

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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park To Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park To Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. Famous for its dramatic scenery, the park is set against the backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and features a stunning alkaline lake that attracts flocks of flamingos and other birdlife. While exploring, you may encounter tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of primates.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, taking in the tranquil views of the lake and surrounding forests. After lunch, you will continue with a last short game drive as you make your way out of the park and head back to Arusha.

From Arusha, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. You may choose to fly to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday, connect with your international flight back home, or extend your stay in Arusha. This marks the end of your unforgettable 6-day 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)
  • 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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