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

Welcome Tanzania - Arrival

Welcome Tanzania - Arrival

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be meet by Colours Africa Tours and Safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha city, Furthermore Briefing will be given at your Hotel about the incredible Program in Tanzania.

Your Diner and overnight will be at the Bright Star Hotel, a calm Hotel located in the city with a natural set-up awaiting your safari the following day.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Bright Star Hotel Arusha
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park - Home of Elephants

Tarangire National Park - Home of Elephants

After a hot breakfast in the Morning 07:00am, we will depart heading Tarangire National Park,120km/2hours will be used in your journey toward the park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it.

In fact the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families.

In some places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass. The Herbivorous animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls.

Late in the afternoon, The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife. You will proceed with your game drive until evening drive to the accommodation.

Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Karatu Safari Camp Lodge.

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 3

Visit Elephant Caves

Visit Elephant Caves

After Breakfast you will Start of the track to the Elephant Caves and Endoro waterfalls near Gibbs farm. You will hike through Ngorongoro rainforest - this is a corridor for animals between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. During your walk through untouched forest you will be able to observe all the beauty of wild nature and amazing bird life. Your guide will explain to you about the animal’s tracks from their footprints.

Why the elephant caves are called elephant caves? Those giants used to come to the rocks which are very rich for calcium, they hit the rocks with their tusks and eat the piece sand it helps the elephants to receive enough minerals and to make their bones very strong. The big holes are still there and that is why people call this place“elephant caves.”

There is a small Endoro River near the caves, and the elder elephants pick this place as a point to spend their old age and finally pass away so some call this an elephant burial grounds as well.

Main Destination:
Karatu District
Accommodation:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game viewing drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa.

Sometimes described as an ‘eighth Wonder of the World’, the crater has achieved world renown status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.

There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro One of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinos, the park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is a particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and Cape buffalo all year round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late in the afternoon, drive to Arusha

Then Transferred to your accommodation for Dinner and your overnight stay.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park.

Main Destination:
Southern 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
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Today you will head out on an early morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. You’ll experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses.

Later you will head back to lodge for breakfast and some relaxing. In the afternoon or early evening, you’ll head out on an additional game drive until sundown. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.

An early morning game drive is the best time to spot animals since this is when they are the most active. Predators are also more likely to be on the hunt. It’s also the best time of day to capture beautiful pictures.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Western Serengeti to Mwanza

Western Serengeti to Mwanza

Today, you will head out early for 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 you have come to see as you exit the park. Make your way to your to Mwanza.

You'll have dinner and overnight at Speke Bay Resort.

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 pictures in beautiful light.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Speke Bay Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Victoria
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria

On this day you will enjoy the sunrise at Lake Victoria, set off on a fishing safari or bird watching excursion in a canoe or dhow, pay a visit to a traditional fish market or local healer, or simply enjoy the magnificent landscapes and the tranquility of the lake. After an eventful morning of exploring, a scrumptious picnic lunch, paying tribute to local ingredients and finally enjoying the sunset lose to Lake Victoria.

Dinner and overnight at Speke Bay Resort.

Main Destination:
Lake Victoria
Accommodation:
Speke Bay Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Victoria
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Departure

Departure

Today, you will be picked up from the lodge in Mwanza before being transferred to the airport for your scheduled. Here, the team of Colours Africa Tour and Safari will say goodbye and wish you all the best.

Main Destination:
Mwanza (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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