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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

Start your adventure with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a full game drive exploring the Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. In the afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant cultural town near Lake Manyara. Experience local life, markets, and community interactions before settling in for an overnight stay.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu – Central Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Mto wa Mbu and journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking views of the Rift Valley and wildlife along the way. Enter Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill Gate and begin your first game drive across the endless golden plains. Expect encounters with zebras, wildebeests, lions, giraffes, and more as you make your way to Central Serengeti (Seronera). Arrive at camp in the evening for dinner and overnight under the African sky.

Main Destination:
Central 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 Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands (Simba Campsite)

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands (Simba Campsite)

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Seronera Valley, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa, famous for big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After brunch or picnic lunch, continue game viewing as you slowly exit Serengeti and head back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ascend to the crater rim and arrive at Simba Campsite, where you will enjoy cool highland weather and spectacular sunset views over the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to an incredible density of wildlife including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—as well as hippos, hyenas, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls in the afternoon. Drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening with unforgettable safari memories.

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)
  • 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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