Joyful Safaris and Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

We will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel. Later, we will brief you on the tour. You will spend the night at a lodge in Arusha. Should you arrive early, you'll have an optional city tour to visit the famous places in Arusha, like the African Art Gallery and a Maasai market.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today takes you to Tarangire National Park, the home of elephants. You will definitely see many elephants in the park. It's also a great park to spot big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as various herbivores. The game drive will take you up close to the animals. At midday, you'll enjoy lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site, where small monkeys will try to scare you off your meal.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park, particularly the Central Seronera area, is famous for its abundant resident wildlife, including the iconic "Big Five" — the 5 most sought-after trophies by hunters. The Serengeti is also home to Africa’s largest lion population, with over 3,000 lions thriving here, thanks to the abundance of prey. Elusive leopards are often spotted in the Seronera region, adding to the thrill of your safari.

Your Joyful Safaris and Tours driver will guide you on an exciting game drive through this incredible ecosystem until lunchtime, when a hot meal will be prepared for you in the wild, featuring soup, fresh bread rolls, a main course, and a refreshing fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue your adventure, searching for big cats and the rest of the "Big Five". In the evening, you will return to the lodge for a delicious dinner and a restful 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:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Pak

Serengeti National Pak

After breakfast, embark on an exciting game drive through Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, your driver will prepare a hot lunch in the heart of the wilderness, featuring soup, fresh bread rolls, a main course, and a refreshing fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue exploring the park and searching for its incredible wildlife until evening.

During the great migration, over a million wildebeest, each guided by the same ancient rhythm, take part in the relentless cycle of life, engaging in a dramatic 3-week period of territorial battles and mating.

As the sun begins to set, your driver will set up a special sundowner picnic with drinks and snacks, allowing you to soak in the magical Serengeti sunset before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve just across the border, safeguards one of the richest and most diverse collections of terrestrial wildlife on the planet. It also remains one of the few intact great migratory systems in the world.

Start your day with breakfast at the lodge before setting off on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, searching for elusive big cats and the iconic "Big Five".

In the afternoon, your driver will prepare a hot lunch in the wild, featuring soup, fresh bread rolls, a main course, and a refreshing fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. Later in the afternoon, continue your journey to your camp in Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart from the campsite with a carefully prepared picnic lunch and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the extraordinary diversity of life within this natural wonder, framed by its towering crater walls. The crater is home to Africa’s iconic "Big Five", as well as a vast array of other wildlife and hundreds of bird species.

Enjoy a full day of game driving in this unique ecosystem, taking in its remarkable landscapes and fascinating wildlife. In the evening, return to the lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera on earth, offering a rare opportunity to witness Maasai tribesmen coexisting with wildlife against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty.

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:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, leave your lodge and head to Lake Manyara for a thrilling game drive. Discover the park’s diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open savannahs, and spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and colorful birds. Enjoy the stunning scenery and abundant wildlife that make this park unforgettable. After the adventure, return to Arusha and be dropped at your hotel, concluding your safari with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

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:
  • 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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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