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

Zanzibar to Central Serengeti on a paid flight

Zanzibar to Central Serengeti on a paid flight

We pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar early in the morning after breakfast and you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your morning flight to Seronera airstrip in Serengeti. On arrival you will be met by a representative from African Polecat Safaris and Proceed on a game drive.

You might be startled by a lion's roar, a giraffe running, or the high-pitched cackling of hyenas fighting over a kill as the day cools and the Serengeti sky is striped with crimson, gold, and orange colours. Take advantage of game drives until dusk. Meal schedule: L, D.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp sits on a slope with regular game visits from the many buffaloes, lion, zebra, elephants, giraffe and antelope that spend so much time at the river just over 200m away. Rated the number one Camp in the Serengeti National Park both 2018 and 19 Tortilis is a must stay Camp in Serengeti.

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:
Serengeti Tortilis Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Central Serengeti to Ndutu southern part of Serengeti

Central Serengeti to Ndutu southern part of Serengeti

Over the course of a few short months, more than 1,000,000 wildebeest will join the already vast herd and feast on the lush grass that springs up from volcanic soil well-watered by the rainy season.

We depart after breakfast at 6:20 AM on an early morning game drive to southern Serengeti Ndutu area to better spot and explore Calving. The action-packed game drive will end late in the evening by around 6PM. You will now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you, ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Exploring Ndutu Region

Exploring Ndutu Region

Today we will enjoy a full day game drive in Ndutu area, after breakfast, enjoy a full day game drive in the Ndutu area. Explore the range of different habitats that include swamps, woodland, soda lakes and the world-famous Serengeti short grass plains. See great herds of wildebeest and zebra. The calving season isn’t as dynamic as later months, as the herd has ample food and the relative safety of wide-open plains to help them spot would-be predators.

After an exclusive down to earth game drive, we now head towards your choice of accommodation, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you, ensure you get some good rest and recharge yourself for another eventful day.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Ndutu Heritage Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater - Mto wa mbu

Ngorongoro crater - Mto wa mbu

Experience a one-of-a-kind drive inside an ancient volcano that’s packed with incredible wildlife and right in the heart of the action. We will start our much-anticipated trip with and early breakfast.

With a little luck, the earlier you descend to the crater floor, the higher your chances are of spotting rare species like black rhinos. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, Ngorongoro Crater resembles a natural zoo and has the highest concentration of wild animals. If you're lucky, you might even be able to see the Big Five in one day here. You will drive up the Crater rim and out of the Conservation area following your picnic lunch, which you will most likely have it at the designated picnic place beside the hippo pool.
Cool off in the swimming pool after an exciting safari and dinner at jungle pearl resort before heading to a night Game drive in Lake Manyara. An uncommon chance to witness how the bush "comes alive" at night.

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

Day 5

Mto wa mbu to Tarangire National Park

Mto wa mbu to Tarangire National Park

Take a drive through the ‘land of giants. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees. After early breakfast, proceed for a full day game drive at Tarangire National Park with picnic lunches. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire campsite.
Tarangire is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it located in Manyara Region, and park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees, also large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and Cape buffalo Other common resident animals include waterbuck, giraffe, dik dik, impala, eland, Grant's gazelle.
We now move toward the airport or a rest day in Arusha before you board your flight the following day after an exclusive down-to-earth game drive.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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