8-Day Cultural & Big Five Camping Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park. Known for elephants, lions, and baobabs, the park offers prime game viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site followed by an afternoon game drive. In the evening, head to your campsite 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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning Safari – Drive to Lake Manyara

Start your morning with a final game drive in Tarangire. After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise and home to tree-climbing lions. The day includes game drives and wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at a campsite near the park.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Culture

Drive to Lake Eyasi for a cultural day with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Learn about hunting, foraging, and traditional blacksmithing. Join the Hadzabe on a mock hunt and experience their way of life. Return to camp near Lake Eyasi for a relaxing evening and dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Travel through highland landscapes into Serengeti National Park. Weather permitting, stop at Ngorongoro viewpoint. Enjoy lunch en route and begin game drives in the Serengeti, spotting wildlife like lions, cheetahs, and wildebeests. Settle at your camp inside the park for dinner and rest.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Safari in Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a game drive as the sun lights up the plains. Return to camp for breakfast before continuing your day-long safari. Search for predators, elephants, and birdlife. The diverse ecosystem offers something new at every turn. End the day back at camp for dinner.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive at sunrise before traveling to the Ngorongoro highlands. Stop for picnic lunch along the way. Reach Simba Campsite by evening, overlooking the crater rim. Relax with dinner and take in the cool highland air as your next adventure awaits.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience. The caldera teems with rhinos, zebras, lions, and flamingos. Have breakfast inside the crater and continue your game drive until late morning. Return to camp for lunch and enjoy your final night in nature.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic Return to Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast, pack up and begin your journey back to Arusha. Along the way, enjoy the views and reflect on your incredible cultural and wildlife safari. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon, where your epic 8-day adventure with Gemuka Adventures concludes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.