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 in Dar es Salaam

Arrival in Dar es Salaam

Welcome to Tanzania! Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and meet your friendly safari guide. After a short transfer to your hotel, enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam.

Later, indulge in a delicious welcome dinner, preparing for the thrilling adventures that await you tomorrow.

Main Destination:
Dar Es Salaam (City)
Accommodation:
Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam New Africa
  • Luxury hotel located in Dar es Salaam (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure! After a leisurely breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your scenic flight to the Serengeti.

Touch down in the Serengeti! Your private safari vehicle will be waiting to whisk you away on an unforgettable adventure.

Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, and the majestic herds of the great migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning savannah, keeping an eye out for playful monkeys swinging through the trees.

Later, arrive at your luxurious lodge and relax under the African sky, recounting the day's thrilling wildlife encounters.

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:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park all day

Serengeti National Park all day

Wake up early and get ready for a thrilling full-day game drive in the Serengeti! Today, we're on the hunt for the "Big Five" – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffaloes. You might even spot a cheeky cheetah chasing a gazelle across the plains!

Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the breathtaking scenery, savoring the flavors of the African bush while keeping an eye out for playful monkeys swinging through the trees. For an added cost, you can elevate your experience with a hot-air balloon safari or a walking safari.

Later, relax at your luxurious lodge, recounting the day's incredible wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Our day begins early, between 6:00 and 6:30 am, as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend, the greater we increase the chances of encountering black rhinos.

From the comfort of our open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle, we spend the majority of the time exploring the crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, the 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, we will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. Later, after another game drive, we'll head to your selected accommodation.

Unwind at the lodge and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the day's incredible wildlife encounters.

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:
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we're off to Tarangire, famously dubbed "the land of giants." Our safari guide will whisk you away on a thrilling 1-hour drive through Maasai land before we hit the Tarangire gate.

After a morning packed with excitement, we'll pause for a delightful picnic lunch by the river's edge. Tarangire is home to an annual migration that rivals Serengeti's famous spectacle. But here's the kicker: the sheer number of elephants gathering at the riverbanks during the dry season is truly breathtaking!

Then, it's back on the safari trail for another exhilarating game drive, soaking in the sights and sounds of this incredible landscape. Washrooms are available at all entry gates and picnic sites. Thereafter, our guide will drive you to Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport for your early evening flight to Zanzibar.

Game drive: 7 to 8 hours
Check-out time: 4:45 to 5:30 pm
Optional activity: Night game drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara.

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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