5-Day The Best of the North

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

Tarangire national park

Morning:
After a warm welcome at your hotel in Arusha, enjoy a short safari briefing with your expert guide. Soon after, we set out on our journey, driving southwest toward Tarangire National Park. As we leave the city behind, the scenery shifts into classic African savannah, dotted with towering ancient baobab trees and sweeping plains.

Afternoon:
Upon entering the park, embark on a thrilling game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its vast elephant herds, often gathered along the life-giving Tarangire River. The park also teems with wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, and an incredible variety of antelope. With the sharp eyes of your guide, you may also spot predators such as lions lounging in the shade or leopards resting in the trees.

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:

Africa Safari Nyerere Lodge

• Luxury lodge bordering Nyerere NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti. After breakfast, we set out with a picnic lunch to maximize our time. Your expert guide will track the movement of wildlife whether it's the massive herds of the Great Migration (location varies seasonally) or resident prides of lions, cheetahs on the kopjes, and elusive leopards. The diversity and sheer volume of life here is unparalleled.

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

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

Morning: Begin the day with an early game drive in the Serengeti, the prime time to witness predators on the move. Afterwards, depart for the scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Afternoon: Descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a remarkable game drive. This natural amphitheater, rich with wildlife, offers one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino along with the Big Five—earning it the name, Africa’s own “Garden of Eden.”

Evening: Ascend the crater walls and continue to your luxury lodge perched on the rim, where you’ll enjoy breathtaking views before dinner and overnight stay.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Acactus Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Kampala (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

Morning: After breakfast, we depart and drive to our final destination, Lake Manyara National Park. This compact park is incredibly diverse, with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline lake itself. We'll search for its famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and thousands of flamingos.

Afternoon: Enjoy a final game drive before exiting the park. We will then transfer you back to Arusha, with a stop for lunch (own expense) along the way.

Drop-off: We will conclude our safari by dropping you off at your hotel in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

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.