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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

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park and home to a remarkable elephant population. The park is known for its towering baobab trees, which loom over the wildlife that graze beneath them. Animals gather along the Tarangire River, the region's only permanent water source.

With a rich variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to six thousand elephants, Tarangire offers an incredible safari experience. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 300 species of birds. After your game drive, you’ll head to a lodge just outside the park for a relaxing evening.

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:
Siafu Serenity Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park, embarking on a thrilling game drive in search of both the mighty predators and the gentle herbivores they hunt. Along the way, we'll stop for lunch at the Naabi Hill gate within the park. Afterward, we'll open the roof of the vehicle for an exciting game drive as we continue our journey toward the campsite. In the evening, you'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

Optional:
On your way to Serengeti, you'll pass by about four Maasai villages where visitors have the opportunity to experience the unique culture of the Maasai people. If you're interested, you can visit these villages for an additional cost and immerse yourself in their traditional way of life.

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:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in the plains of the Serengeti, with a picnic lunch until afternoon. Later, you'll proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to sleep.
You will have a game drive as you head to the Naabi Hill gate. You'll have lunch at the gate and then start to head to Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

You'll descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive exploring the short-grass plains and Lake Magadi of the crater floor. This extinct volcano embraces 100 sq miles and is alive with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hippos, and much more wildlife. If you are lucky, you may see the rare black rhino. Later, you will ascend to the top and proceed to the camp for your overnight stay after enjoying the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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:
Siafu Serenity Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

You will drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley. After a picnic lunch in the park home to colorful birds, elephants, and hippos we will have an afternoon game drive.

Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha and drop you off at a preferred hotel.

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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  • This tour is offered by Mwanamshiki Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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