Ecolife 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

Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Our transfer guide will meet you upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner and an overnight stay as you recharge and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Our safari guide will pick you up from your lodge in Arusha after breakfast to begin your adventure to Serengeti National Park, with your picnic lunch on hand. There, you'll witness the Big Five animals, big cats, the Ugly Five and other interesting wildlife, making for an unforgettable day in the wild. In the evening, you will be transferred to your accommodation nestled within the park for your well-deserved relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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
Activities:
  • Afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti game drive

Central Serengeti game drive

After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti with your dedicated safari guide, exploring the wildlife-rich Seronera region, famous for its abundant wildlife, scenic savannah plains, and riverine habitats. Search for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and the endangered rhino, alongside cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species. Depending on the season, your guide will also help track the Great Migration herds as they move across the Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife photography. Later, return to your Central Serengeti accommodation for your second consecutive night, allowing you to enjoy more time in this magnificent wilderness without rushing between destinations.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

After an early breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti with your dedicated safari guide and enjoy a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend approximately 600 metres into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its diverse landscapes in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your afternoon game drive through open grasslands, acacia woodlands, swamps, and around the soda lake, home to various bird species, including flamingos. Later, ascend the crater walls and drive to Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu. Upon arrival, check in, relax, enjoy dinner, and spend a comfortable overnight stay.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Njiro Legacy Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Tarangire - Airport

Tarangire - Airport

After an early breakfast at Farm of Dreams Lodge, depart with your dedicated safari guide for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, impressive elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a morning game drive through the park, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other fascinating wildlife.

Depending on your schedule, enjoy a picnic lunch before exiting the park and beginning your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward arangements. Your guide will ensure you arrive in good time for check-in and departure formalities.

As your Tanzania safari adventure comes to an end, we wish you a safe journey and hope you leave with unforgettable memories of the country's spectacular wildlife and landscapes.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Ecolife Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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