Porcupine Expeditions

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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 8:00am. After being introduced to the guide, chef, and other clients, we will drive to Tarangire National Park.

The park is famous for its diverse landscapes, particularly the abundance of ancient baobab trees and the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania! The abundance of elephants provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. We will do a game drive through the park depending on where there are reported sightings of animals. Predators like lions, cheetahs and leopards are more challenging to spot, but herbivores, such as giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras, are plentiful throughout the park.

We will go to the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy the view of the river and animals while having lunch. Small monkeys and baboons will try to scare you off your lunch, but that is normal. We proceed with the game drive, exit the park around 4:30pm and head to Fig Tree Lodge & Camp for an overnight stay.

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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will head towards the Serengeti National Park via the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we will descend into the heart of wild Africa the Serengeti National Park with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We will head to the central park area, known as the Seronera Area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and attracts wildlife well representative of most Serengeti species. We will arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and your overnight stay are at a public campsite.

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

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, we depart for a game drive until lunchtime. After lunch, we head to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay. On the way, we can experience the Maasai traditional life and learn about their culture. You can visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (cradle of humankind). but Maasai and Olduvai Gorge it is an option. Dinner and your overnight stay are at a public campsite.

Main Destination:
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

Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, we will descend over 600 meters onto the crater floor for a half day game drive. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a wide variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopards, which sometimes require a trained eye to spot. Compared to other parks, Ngorongoro is the only park where you can easily see black rhinos. We will have lunch at a picnic site. After lunch, we ascend the crater in the afternoon and drive back to Arusha for your drop off in the city or airport.

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:
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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  • This tour is offered by Porcupine Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.