3-Day Journey Through the Heart of Tanzania

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha around 7:30 AM and begin the scenic 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, your morning game drive begins, offering a first glimpse of the park’s rich wildlife and landscapes. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River and through areas dotted with majestic baobab trees. Expect to encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and a variety of bird species. As the day winds down, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening in the African bush.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll depart early for the Central Serengeti, passing through the stunning landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes approximately 6 to 7 hours with scenic stops along the way. In the afternoon, you’ll enter Serengeti National Park and begin your first game drive as you make your way toward the Seronera Valley, the heart of the park. Along the journey, keep an eye out for cheetahs, lions, elephants, and possibly leopards roaming the vast plains and rocky kopjes.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Time Game Drive in Central Serengeti Then Return to Arusha

Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a breathtaking sunrise game drive in the Seronera River region, an area renowned for its high concentration of wildlife—particularly big cats like lions and leopards. As the morning unfolds, enjoy the serene beauty of the Central Serengeti while spotting a variety of animals in their natural habitat. Around midday, you’ll stop for a packed picnic lunch at a designated site within the park. If time permits, you can take part in one final game drive before beginning your return journey.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.