Colours Africa Tours and 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

Drive to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park

You will depart from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, arriving before midday. Once in the park, you will be able to enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive with a delicious lunch in the afternoon. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your campsite for dinner & overnight.

Tarangire National Park – main attractions:
* Land of giants – herds of elephants & massive baobab trees
* Over 550 different bird species – migratory & permanent
* Abundant biodiversity
* The Tarangire River.

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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Wildlife Viewing – Serengeti National Park

Wildlife Viewing – Serengeti National Park

Depart Tarangire in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En-route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will have a chance to see some views of the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti gate. After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive to look for some of the wild game before sunset and dinner at the campsite.

Serengeti National Park – main attractions:
* Voted the best national park in Africa (2020) by the World Travelers Awards
* Home to the great wildebeest migration
* Home to the famous grassland plains
* The high number of predators – leopards, cheetahs & lions
* Traveler's Choice.

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
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning & Afternoon Game Drive - Serengeti National Park

Morning & Afternoon Game Drive - Serengeti National Park

Today, you will head out early on your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. Head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses. Later, you will head back to camp for breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will head out once more for another chance to explore the plains in search of the African wildlife as you exit the park. Make your way to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Main attractions of an early morning game drive:
* The best time to spot the animals & birds
* Animals are more active than in the afternoon
* The best chance of experiencing predators on a hunt
* The best time to capture lovely pictures in beautiful light.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Rhinos Home - Ngorongoro Crater

Rhinos Home - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will depart the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a full day in the crater before heading back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Ngorongoro Crater – main attractions:
* The largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth
* Home to Africa's Big Five
* Witness Maasai tribesmen living among wild animals
* Exceptional natural landscapes.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara (home of tree-climbing lions)

Lake Manyara (home of tree-climbing lions)

In the morning, you will make your way into the reserve and head to Lake Manyara. Explore the magnificent park that is dominated by a large lake. You can expect to see thousands of flamingos that flock to the lake, providing some exceptional bird sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch alongside the lake before continuing with your afternoon game drive until evening. Later, you will exit the park and head back to Arusha for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Scenic Tour - Materuni Coffee Tour & Waterfalls

Scenic Tour - Materuni Coffee Tour & Waterfalls

After an early breakfast, you will depart from the hotel and proceed to Materuni Waterfalls. It is a 2 hours’ drive to Materuni village, located at the bottom of Mt Kilimanjaro. You will enjoy your picnic lunch and hike for 30 minutes to Materuni Waterfalls, which are about 80 m high, to swim as well as explore nature.

In the village, you will learn about their traditions and customs, as well as how the local people, who are Chagga, grow and process the coffee for substance use. You will visit a coffee farm, pick coffee and make your own strong coffee locally. Later, you will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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