African Polecat Safaris

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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

Arrival and Airport Pick up

Arrival and Airport Pick up

Arrive in Tanzania and settle into the warmth of Karibu Heritage, your comfortable accommodation in Arusha.

Take this time to relax and prepare for the extraordinary journey ahead.

A town tour of Arusha is available at zero cost, offering insights into the vibrant culture and history of this bustling city.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

We will pick you at 07:30am in the morning after breakfast and proceed for a 2-hour learning and discovery drive to Tarangire "the land of giants". After a morning exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch while digesting inn remarkable views of the Tarangire River.

In the evening, we will depart from Tarangire after an amazing game drive to Mto wa mbu for accommodation. A farming community of Mto Wa Mbu, located between Manyara and Ngorongoro, is home to around 18,000 people.

Note: Bathrooms are available on every picnic site, every gate and every campsite
Duration; 7-8 hours.
Optional; Night Game drive at Lake Manyara national park at an extra cost 200usd per person. Lake Manyara is more rewarding at Night.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti and overnight at Ngorongoro highlands

Game drive in Serengeti and overnight at Ngorongoro highlands

Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it's home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti via Ngorongoro between 8:45 & 9:00am, we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate.

After Lunch proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight. As you prepare for yet another exciting day, make sure you get enough rest.

Optional activity.
. Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for hunting lions and drinking raw cow blood. Though these traditions are things of the past exception of drinking blood.
. Balloon ride for 590$ only per person.
. Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.

Note. Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast.

In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We arrive at our camping grounds in the early evening, for dinner and sunset.

Optional; Upgrade to Ngorongoro serena hotel for exceptional views of the Ngorongoro Crater at an extra cost.
Optional Balloon Ride: You have the option to book a discounted balloon ride at $590 per person.

•Note; bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

We begin early between 6:00-6:30am and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend the great we increase our chances of encountering the black rhinos.

From the comfort of your open roof 4x4 land cruiser spend the majority of the time exploring the Crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls Ngorongoro Crater resembles a natural zoo. The landscape here shifts greatly depending on the season, and you're guaranteed to observe scenes found nowhere else in Tanzania.

After the chills and thrills of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. Thereafter, our guide will drive you back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

•Washrooms are available in all entry gates, & picnic sites.
•Game drive. 7-8 hours.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located 2-3hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

We proceed to Lake Manyara for biking after breakfast at 7:45 am after a brief recap of the excursion. Along with the breathtaking vistas of Lake Manyara, you will have access to zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and gazelles.

From 12:00 am until 1:45 pm, we then proceed for lunch and a little break. Following that, we travel on a cultural trip under the direction of your local guide to banana, coffee, and rice fields in order to see, engage with, and comprehend their everyday practices.

Mto wa mbu is a region that is quite flat and devoid of hills, making it simple to go to by bicycle. After the day's excitement and thrills, we travel back to Arusha to your predetermined location or lodging and a restful night sleep or to the airport.

A tuk-tuk is a free mode of transportation for the young and old unable to use or ride the bike.

Cost free options.
Maasai village
Painting
waterfalls and coffee☕
Rice plantations and village walks.
Hiking the great rift Valley.

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:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

After breakfast, we will drive for 45 mins from Arusha town to one of the most accessible parks in Tanzania. This park is part of the second-highest mountain in the country (Mountain Meru).

We start with a walking safari, in which you will be led by an armed and well-informed park ranger. You will be able to see wildlife, such as giraffes, warthogs, buffaloes, zebras, and waterfalls, up close. The views are breathtaking.

later proceed with a game drive touching through all areas from hippo pool, lake momela to spot the beautiful Flamingos, the famous Fig tree, and finish of our day with a spectacular view of Little Ngorongoro. We later drive back to the airport or accommodation in Arusha marking the end of your adventure.

Note: bathrooms are available on every entry gate and picnic sites.
Optional; Canoeing is available at an extra cost.
Duration: All Day.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Show more
HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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