African Bovine Adventures

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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

Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport then transfer to Tarangire National Park

Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport then transfer to Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, our tour guide-driver will pick you up and provide lunch boxes for your departure to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy an amazing game drive. Our guides will drive a distance of approximately 151 km from Arusha to Tarangire National Park.

The national park is named after the Tarangire River, the only source of water for the wildlife in the region during the Dry season. The park is home to very diverse vegetation, unlike any other in the northern safari destinations. Tarangire National Park is home to a very large concentration of wildlife, including Africa's largest species, and hundreds of bird species. The park was established in 1970 and is most famous for its large diversity of wildlife, vegetation, birds, tree-climbing African pythons and baobab trees. However, tourists can engage in cultural visits and nature walking. After the game drive, you will enjoy your lunch box inside the park.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer to Serengeti National Park for game drive

Transfer to Serengeti National Park for game drive

You'll be picked up from your lodge by our tour guide-driver and depart for Serengeti National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Serengeti National Park is famous for its great migration, where large herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest migrate together depending on the rainy season. It is the best destination to spot resident predators and explore its famous calving ground for migrating animals. Be ready to see many different wild animals here within a minute.

The great migration is the largest movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores that gather for calving season. The best time to visit the Serengeti so as to spot wildebeest giving birth is from mid-December to early April every year. After the game drives, we'll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti National Park then Ngorongoro Crater

Game drive in Serengeti National Park then Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart for Central Serengeti National Park for a wildlife game drive, while carrying lunch boxes. Then, enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the camp. The next day, we will spend the whole day inside the park for game drives.

The Serengeti National Park is among the largest parks in Tanzania, boasting diverse and amazing landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. It is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Depending on the rainy season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water. Be ready to see resident predators, such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Marera Valley Lodge for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's UNESCO Heritage Sites and one of the natural wonders of Africa. It constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world. Inside the crater, you will have a great chance to explore the spectacular landscapes and relax in a new environment. Spot all the Big Five animals, including prides of lions, herds of buffalo, elephants, leopards and black rhinos, and bird species like flamingos in the crater lakes. Experience the amazing natural environment inside the crater. Be ready to see many varieties of wild animals here within a minute.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park for game drive

Lake Manyara National Park for game drive

Wake up early, then after breakfast, we will take you from the lodge to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch box for a wildlife game drive. Then, you will return to Arusha Airport for a flight to Zanzibar for beach relaxation.

Lake Manyara National Park is one of the best destinations to visit because it is home to a diverse range of wild animals, including tree-climbing lions, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, gazelles, and over 500 species of birds. Enjoy the spectacular landscape, natural hot springs, and Lake Manyara (a soda lake), home to thousands of flamingos and a diverse habitat for wild animals, including hippopotamuses, amphibians, fish, and birds. Prepare to see a wide variety of wildlife within a short time.

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:
Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
  • Luxury resort located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Beach holiday for relaxation

Beach holiday for relaxation

Today is spent in Zanzibar for your leisure. Spend your time relaxing on the beach and at the resort at Smiles Beach Hotel, where you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beach.

Discover Zanzibar's best beaches, each offering spectacular sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, turquoise waters, white sand, and colourful coral reefs. This is where your safari ends.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
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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