Wilderness Insights 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/JRO - Tarangire National Park

Arusha/JRO - Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be met by your safari guide.
After a short briefing, you will drive directly to Tarangire National Park, a sanctuary famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You will enjoy an afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, exploring the wildlife along the Tarangire River.
In the evening, you will transfer to your lodge in Karatu for 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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you will depart from Karatu and drive toward Serengeti National Park, journeying through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands.
As you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, you will begin an afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera) valley.
This area is highly regarded for its resident big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, tracking prey across the savanna.

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
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central to Northern Serengeti

Central to Northern Serengeti

Depart the central region after breakfast and head north toward the remote Northern Serengeti plains.
This spectacular region is characterized by rolling hills, open woodlands, and the famous Mara River, serving as the dramatic stage for the annual Great Migration and breathtaking river crossings.
​You will enjoy a scenic game drive as you travel north, keeping an eye out for massive columns of wildebeests and zebras, as well as resident crocodiles and large prides of lions. You will arrive at your northern safari camp in time for a rewarding dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Spend the morning exploring the magnificent Northern Serengeti, taking advantage of an early game drive to look for active predators and dynamic wildlife movements along the borders. This area offers incredible photographic opportunities and a truly wild atmosphere that showcases the untamed spirit of the migration.
​After a rewarding morning session and a picnic lunch, you will begin your journey heading south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a scenic game drive en route across the Serengeti plains before climbing up into the forested crater highlands for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/JRO

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/JRO

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater floor, a pristine volcanic caldera sheltering over 30,000 animals.
You will spend the morning on a game drive with a high chance of spotting the entire Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Following a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you will ascend the crater walls and drive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight.

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:
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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