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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

Zanzibar to Tarangire

Zanzibar to Tarangire

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and meet your professional safari guide before driving to Tarangire National Park. Begin your adventure with a game drive through a landscape famous for enormous baobab trees, seasonal swamps and some of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Keep your eyes open for giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with your game drive. In the afternoon, leave Tarangire and proceed toward your lodge for dinner and overnight, ready for the Serengeti adventure ahead.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti

Tarangire to Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, travelling through the changing landscapes of Tanzania’s northern wilderness. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery opens into vast golden plains where wildlife can appear almost anywhere. Begin your game drive upon entering the park, searching for wildebeest, zebra, giraffes, elephants and the predators that follow the herds. Depending on the season, you may encounter areas influenced by the Great Migration. Continue toward your accommodation while enjoying wildlife encounters along the way.

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

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is particularly active and the cooler temperatures create excellent conditions for photography. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo and large herds of plains animals before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive provides further opportunities to observe wildlife and experience the changing landscapes. Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands later in the day and settle into your lodge in preparation for tomorrow’s spectacular crater experience.

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

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive on the crater floor. This natural amphitheatre is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos and, with luck, black rhino. After your game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and continue toward Lake Manyara. Depending on time, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, known for its diverse habitats, birdlife, elephants, giraffes and tree-climbing lions. Overnight near Manyara or Karatu.

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

Day 5

Lake Manyara to Arusha & Fly to Zanzibar

Lake Manyara to Arusha & Fly to Zanzibar

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, exploring its forests, open areas and lakeshore habitats. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, buffalo and colourful birdlife while enjoying the peaceful scenery. After the game drive, depart the park and drive to Arusha for your onward flight to Zanzibar. This final journey brings together four of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations before you return to the beaches of Zanzibar with five days of unforgettable wildlife experiences.

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)

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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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