Wilderness Insights Safaris

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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/JRO Airport – Lake Manyara

Arusha/JRO Airport – Lake Manyara

Your safari begins with a warm welcome at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your private safari guide and depart for Lake Manyara National Park, with a packed lunch prepared for your journey.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park's diverse landscapes, from lush groundwater forests to open plains and the shores of Lake Manyara. Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and abundant birdlife, with the possibility of encountering the park's famous tree-climbing lions.

Continue to your luxury accommodation in Karatu for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu – Central Serengeti

Karatu – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Karatu and journey towards the legendary Serengeti. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and continue into Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing along the way.

Spend the afternoon exploring the Seronera area, renowned for its year-round concentration of wildlife and excellent opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Continue your game drive into the late afternoon before arriving at your luxury accommodation for dinner and overnight.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, taking advantage of the cooler hours when wildlife is particularly active. After breakfast, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its spectacular floor. Explore its open grasslands, wetlands and woodland in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes and the endangered black rhino.

After the crater experience, ascend and continue to your luxury accommodation in Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire – Arusha/JRO Airport

Tarangire – Arusha/JRO Airport

After breakfast, depart the Karatu area and continue to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park, with opportunities to encounter its famous elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife.

Enjoy your final safari experience before departing Tarangire and continuing to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your luxury Tanzania safari.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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  • This tour is offered by Wilderness Insights Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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