Raptor Safari and Tours

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$2,558 to $2,668 pp (USD)

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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 safari adventure begins after breakfast in Arusha as you drive southwest toward Tarangire National Park. Famed for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants, Tarangire is a photographer’s paradise. The park is also home to giraffes, wildebeest, lions, and an array of birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu for a relaxing evening.

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 Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Highlands)

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro Highlands)

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with brief stops for photos. As you descend onto the Serengeti plains, the landscape opens up into vast savannahs dotted with wildlife. Enjoy a game drive en route to your tented camp in Central Serengeti, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and perhaps cheetahs along the way. Arrive at camp in time for dinner and a night under the African stars.

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:
Serengeti Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the world. With your guide, venture through various ecosystems tracking big cats, herds of wildebeest, elephants, hyenas, and more. Depending on the season, you might catch scenes from the Great Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your game drive into the afternoon before returning to camp for the evening.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start the day with a morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti, giving you one more chance to spot wildlife in action. After brunch or an early lunch, begin the drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route offers breathtaking views and opportunities to stop at a Maasai village or the Olduvai Gorge (optional). Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time to relax and enjoy the cool highland air.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Mto wa Mbu

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Mto wa Mbu

Today, rise early and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife havens. Spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and—if lucky—the rare black rhino. The crater’s scenery is stunning, with a year-round supply of water supporting dense animal populations. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend and return to Mto wa Mbu for a relaxing evening at your lodge.

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:
Fig Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr 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

After breakfast, drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park, a lush sanctuary nestled between the escarpment and the lake. Enjoy a game drive through forests, grassy floodplains, and hot springs. Look out for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, monkeys, hippos, and elephants. After a rewarding safari, exit the park and return to Arusha by late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 6-day safari journey.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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