Bush and Forest Explorers

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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

Arrive in Tarangire National Park

Arrive in Tarangire National Park

Your 4-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti will start early from Arusha or a nearby town. After a 2 to 3-hour scenic drive, you arrive at the park, famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through savannahs, riverbanks, and woodlands, spotting animals like lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 300 bird species. At midday, you'll stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site with views of the Tarangire River, a vital water source for wildlife during the Dry season. After lunch, continue exploring the park before heading to your hotel in Mto wa Mbu.

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:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your hotel in Mto wa Mbu, your guide will pick you up and head to Serengeti National Park, passing through Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes and may spot wildlife even before entering Serengeti.

Upon arriving at the southern gate of Serengeti (Naabi Hill Gate) after about 5 to 6 hours of travel, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park’s vast plains. Expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly parts of the great migration, depending on the season. This trip offers a transition from Tarangire’s woodlands to Serengeti’s iconic open savannahs. After the game drive, you return to your accommodation in one of the bush and forest camps in the Serengeti.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at your camp, you will start your last day of safari in the Serengeti, exploring the great migration. If you're lucky, you can expect to see the Big Five - lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos - as well as cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and a rich variety of birds. In the early afternoon, you will start heading to the exit gate to check out and start your way to Ngorongoro.

Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Highlands, you will drive directly to your campsite for a delicous dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Ngorongoro to Arusha

In the morning, you will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Early in the day, you’ll descend into the crater for a game drive, where you can spot diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s rich ecosystem also supports hippos, flamingos, and many bird species, making it a perfect spot for nature and wildlife photography.

After a rewarding morning and afternoon of wildlife viewing, you have your well-packed lunchboxes before starting the journey back to Arusha town. The drive typically takes about 3 to 4 hours, passing through scenic highland landscapes and traditional Maasai villages. Along the way, your guide may stop for refreshments or to share insights about the local culture and environment.

You’ll arrive in Arusha by late afternoon or early evening, and this will be the end of your tour.

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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