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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 to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 AM and introduce you to your guide before setting off on a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its majestic, ancient baobab trees, Tarangire is home to the largest elephant population in Tanzania. You’ll have the chance to see these gentle giants up close and observe their fascinating social interactions.

As we embark on a game drive through the park, we’ll follow recent wildlife sightings to maximize your chances of spotting a variety of animals. Tarangire is teeming with herbivores such as giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. While predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards are more elusive, sightings are possible with a bit of luck and patience. Around midday, we’ll stop at a scenic riverside picnic site to enjoy lunch surrounded by nature. Keep an eye out for curious monkeys and cheeky baboons. After lunch, we’ll continue exploring the park with an afternoon game drive before exiting.

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:
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Your day will begin early with a transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Once there, you’ll descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable morning of wildlife viewing in this breathtaking setting. After a rewarding afternoon game drive, you’ll ascend the crater walls and transfer to your accommodation for the evening.

Within the crater, diverse habitats unfold: a river, several swamps, open plains, a forest, and a soda lake that attracts large flocks of flamingos. The area is also known for its magnificent elephants, considered some of the largest in Africa, with impressively long tusks thanks to the mineral-rich volcanic soil that nourishes the grasses they feed on. Ngorongoro Crater truly lives up to its reputation as a natural wonder.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Although the drive is long, the journey offers spectacular views that will leave a lasting impression, especially for first-time visitors. As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you’ll understand why its name means "endless plains" in the local language. Covering 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the park’s vast plains stretch endlessly to the horizon, challenging your perception of distance.

The Serengeti is the epicenter of the Great Migration, hosting around 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and a wide variety of antelope species. When it comes to big cats and other large predators, this park offers exceptional opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Many iconic wildlife documentaries including famous scenes of river crossings have been filmed here.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Serengeti Explorer by Elewana
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You’ll spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, with the itinerary tailored entirely to your preferences. Each day of the safari, your guide will consult with you to determine the best schedule including game drives and wake-up times to suit your needs. For instance, you might opt for a morning game drive followed by lunch and relaxation at the camp, then finish the day with an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you could choose a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the wild.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Explorer by Elewana
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Drive to Northern Serengeti National Park

Drive to Northern Serengeti National Park

Over these two amazing days, you’ll journey through remote areas of the expansive Serengeti plains in pursuit of the Great Migration. The specific locations you visit will depend on the time of year and may take you as far north as the Serengeti’s remote border with Kenya, down south to the Ndutu area, or even to the western region of the park.

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

Day 6

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

You’ll explore the vast, remote plains of the Serengeti in pursuit of the Great Migration. Depending on the season, your journey may take you as far north as the park’s remote border with Kenya, down south to the Ndutu area, or over to the western regions of the Serengeti.

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

Day 7

Fly out of the Serengeti

Fly out of the Serengeti

On this day, we recommend an early wake-up to enjoy a morning game drive when the animals are most active, offering you the chance to witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises you’ll ever see. It’s truly an unforgettable experience. After the drive, you’ll head to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha or onward to your next incredible destination, such as Zanzibar.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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