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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 to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins at 8:30 am with a pick-up from your Arusha hotel, heading to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Famous for its massive baobab trees and the Tarangire River, the park is home to some of Africa's largest elephant herds. You may also spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and more. After the game drive, you’ll return to your camp or lodge for a relaxing evening and a delicious dinner.

Main Destination:
Southern 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:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu To Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu To Serengeti National Park

After a hearty breakfast, you'll journey to Serengeti National Park, traveling through its iconic endless grasslands. Known as one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, the Serengeti offers an unforgettable afternoon game drive, where you may encounter vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or spot lions resting in the shade. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the game drive. The day ends with a hearty dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at your lodge, where you can take in a breathtaking sunset in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

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:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

You'll be starting your full-day game drive by 8 AM after a filling breakfast. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti — known as the Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off-season of the migration, one must look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent wildlife-viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full-day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5 pm. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

You'll wake up early in the morning, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a hot balloon ride, and then leave with a packed breakfast to make sure you will not stay hungry so that you can enjoy the game drive while you are comfortable. Here, you will have a great chance to see hunting because predators are more active during the night and early morning. They hunt a lot at that time. You will drive out of central Serengeti to the eastern looking for cheetahs, lions on the rock, and many other animals. Remember, we drive to the controlled area out of the crowd of another safari jeep) for a game drive to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Serengeti. The game drive will continue until early afternoon. Either return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or take a packed lunch with you. Then, you'll return to Serengeti and park all your stuff then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route seeing more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending over 600 meters into this incredible natural wonder for a full day of wildlife viewing. Home to a rich variety of animals, the crater hosts wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, elephants, warthogs, and a high concentration of predators like lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. You'll also visit Lake Magadi, known for its flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds. Later, enjoy a short walking safari near the hippo pool at Engutoku tok, where you can stretch your legs and use the facilities before heading to your accommodation for the night.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Your final safari day begins at 8:00 am after a delicious breakfast, heading to Arusha via Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. As you enter around 9:00 am, the lush acacia and mahogany forests welcome you to this scenic park. During the drive, you may spot buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, blue monkeys, and—if you’re lucky—the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. In the right season, the lake’s shoreline turns pink with thousands of flamingos. After a picnic lunch and some final wildlife sightings, you’ll depart for Arusha, arriving around 6:00 pm, where you'll be dropped off at your chosen location—bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a close.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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