Ascnzen 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 – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, meet your safari manager and guide for a briefing before heading to Tarangire National Park, with a stop in Arusha for any last-minute purchases. The drive takes you through the Maasai steppe and villages. Tarangire, the fifth-largest park in Tanzania, is known for its acacia woodlands, giant baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, a lifeline for wildlife, especially during dry seasons. Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and over 400 bird species. End the day with a sunset view and dinner at Marera Valley Lodge.

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

Day 2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through Karatu’s farmlands to Ngorongoro Gate for check-in. Stop at the Crater viewpoint for photos before heading down to the Serengeti plains via Malanja Depression. Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience, where you'll meet locals, learn about their lifestyle, and enjoy a traditional dance. Continue to Serengeti, stopping at Naabi Hill Gate for registration and a packed lunch. Then, enjoy an afternoon game drive, searching for big cats and, depending on the season, the Great Wildebeest Migration. End the day with dinner and overnight at your Tanzania Bush 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:
Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater

On this day as early as 06:30 hours start with breakfast box and lunch box for an early morning game
drive in the vast Serengeti plains with possibilities of spot cat family on the road as they usually spend
their morning time on the road avoiding the morning mist. you may also see other nocturnal predators
coming back from their long night of hunting or a group of lioness organizing morning ambush.
Break for breakfast in the bush & after drive to where the Wildebeest Migration is packed & spend much
time with the herds. (This will depend on traveling dates & if they will be at Central Serengeti) but with
or without the Migration of herds Serengeti is still the best place to visit just as much as always. Later in
the afternoon start your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route game drive, arriving at
Rhino Lodge for sunset watch, dinner & overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Laba Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

At 6:30 am, descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for incredible game viewing. Known as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World, the Crater supports diverse wildlife, including wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, elephants, and the rare black rhino. It’s also home to a dense population of predators, such as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and elusive leopards. Visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake with hippos and flamingos. With luck, you may spot the Big Five in a single day. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha, where you’ll be dropped at Kilimanjaro Airport for your fly or to your hotel if staying overnight.

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)
  • 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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