Wilderness Insights Safaris

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$2,591 to $2,696 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly met by your professional safari guide. After a brief safari introduction and assistance with your luggage, you will enjoy a comfortable road transfer to your hotel in Arusha, passing through beautiful local scenery along the way.
​Spend the rest of your day relaxing at the property and recovering from your long flight.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park, a scenic wildlife gem famous for its iconic giant baobab trees and stunning savanna landscapes. This park features the magnificent Tarangire River, which acts as a vital permanent water source that draws an abundance of wildlife during the dry seasons.

​You will enjoy an extensive, action-packed game drive spotting Tanzania’s largest elephant herds, migratory wildebeests, zebras, and various predators. After a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river, you will drive up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti

Karatu to Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, you will depart Karatu and drive toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, crossing the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands. You will enter the Central Serengeti (Seronera valley), an area world-famous for its year-round abundance of wildlife, classic savanna scenery, and high concentration of big cats like lions and leopards.
​Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the central plains and searching the rocky kopjes for resting predators. After tracking diverse wildlife and enjoying a picnic lunch on the way, you will arrive at your safari camp or lodge in the central region for dinner and overnight.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Central Serengeti Full Day Game Drive

Central Serengeti Full Day Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti.
Embark on early morning and afternoon game drives with a packed lunch to track big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—alongside vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and impalas.

Your guide will navigate the best wildlife hotspots based on seasonal animal movements.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Central Serengeti - Karatu

Central Serengeti - Karatu

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, capturing the early morning light and active wildlife.
Afterward, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an en-route game drive.
Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon to unwind and enjoy a peaceful evening.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater gate and descend 600 meters down into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Spend the morning on a game drive searching for the endangered Black Rhino, large lion prides, hippos, and flamingoes at Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending in the afternoon and returning to Karatu.

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

Day 7

Lake Manyara & Departure

Lake Manyara & Departure

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Explore the lush groundwater forest, home to baboons, monkeys, elephants, and tree-climbing lions, alongside the pink flamingos lining the lake shores.
After lunch, drive back toward Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your evening departure flight.

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)
  • 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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