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 to serengeti national park

Arrive to serengeti national park

A day trip in Serengeti National Park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. Your adventure starts early with a sunrise game drive across the vast savannah plains, where you may spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and perhaps even a leopard. Depending on the season, you could also witness part of the Great Migration.

You'll enjoy a bush breakfast or packed lunch at a scenic spot in the park, surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, the game drive continues through different landscapes, including acacia woodlands and riverbanks, home to hippos and crocodiles.

By late afternoon, you'll return to your camp or exit the park, ending a thrilling day filled with incredible wildlife sightings and stunning landscapes.

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 2

Central serengeti national park

Central serengeti national park

A day trip in Central Serengeti offers an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of the park, known for its year-round wildlife viewing. The day begins early with a game drive through the vast Seronera Valley, a prime location to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras.

You’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a scenic spot, often near a river or under acacia trees, while observing animals in their natural habitat. The landscape is a mix of savannah plains, rocky kopjes, and seasonal rivers, providing a perfect backdrop for photography.

The trip ends with a final afternoon game drive before returning to camp, filled with rich wildlife sightings and stunning scenery.

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

Day 3

Serengeti national park to ngorongoro highlands

Serengeti national park to ngorongoro highlands

A day trip from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands offers a scenic and enriching journey through two of Tanzania's most iconic landscapes. The trip begins with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, giving you a final chance to witness wildlife like lions, elephants, and migrating herds.

After breakfast or a packed meal, you’ll depart Serengeti and head southeast toward Ngorongoro. The drive offers stunning views of the savannah, woodlands, and eventually the cooler, lush highlands of Ngorongoro. Along the way, you may stop at viewpoints or Maasai villages for cultural experiences.

Once in the highlands, you can enjoy light hiking, visit local farms, or simply take in the breathtaking views of the crater rim and rolling hills before heading to your camp.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro highlands safari

Ngorongoro highlands safari

A day trip in the Ngorongoro Highlands offers a refreshing escape into one of Tanzania's most scenic and culturally rich areas. The journey typically begins with a drive to the lush highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll explore the rolling green hills, dense forests, and local Maasai communities that call this region home.

Activities can include short hikes to viewpoints overlooking the crater, visits to traditional Maasai bomas for cultural exchange, and walking safaris with a ranger in areas like Empakaai or Olmoti craters, where you might spot wildlife such as buffalo, zebras, and various bird species in a peaceful, non-crowded environment.

This day is less about big game drives and more about immersion in nature and local culture, offering a unique contrast to the classic safari experience. In late evening your going to sleep in one of the bush and forest camp.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro highlands to arusha

Ngorongoro highlands to arusha

A day trip from Ngorongoro to Arusha typically begins early in the morning after breakfast. You depart from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, possibly enjoying a short morning game drive or a final view of the crater.

The drive back to Arusha takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through beautiful landscapes, local villages, and small towns like Karatu and Mto wa Mbu. Along the way, you can make optional stops for souvenirs or a cultural visit.

You arrive in Arusha by afternoon or early evening, where the trip ends with a drop-off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your schedule.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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