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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Today marks the beginning of your safari adventure! We will pick you up from your hotel, located in or around Arusha. During the 2.5-hour drive, you will be able to enjoy the stunning views of nature, landscapes, and local communities. Our itinerary for the day will include a full-day game drive in Tarangire, which is famous for its large population of elephants, the presence of baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. Finally, we will head to Jungle Pearl Resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Note: Bathrooms are available on every picnic site, every gate and every campsite
Duration; 7-8 hours.
Optional; Night Game drive at Lake Manyara national park at an extra cost 200usd per person. Lake Manyara is more rewarding at Night.

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:
Jungle Pearl Resort (Lodge)
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it's home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti via Ngorongoro between 8:45 & 9:00am, we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate.

After Lunch proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight. As you prepare for yet another exciting day, make sure you get enough rest.

Optional activity.
. Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for hunting lions and drinking raw cow blood. Though these traditions are things of the past exception of drinking blood.
. Balloon ride for 550$ only per person.
. Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.

Note. Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

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:
Moyo Tented Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park

Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park

Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast.

In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay.

Optional Balloon Ride: You have the option to book a discounted balloon ride at $550 per person.

•Note: bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

We begin early between 6:00-6:30am and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend the great we increase our chances of encountering the black rhinos.

From the comfort of your open roof 4x4 land cruiser spend the majority of the time exploring the Crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls 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, you will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. Thereafter, our guide will drive you back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

•Washrooms are available in all entry gates, & picnic sites.
•Game drive. 7-8 hours.

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:
Mount Meru Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Kilimanjaro Hike

Kilimanjaro Hike

We will start a leisurely drive to Moshi town then proceed to Marangu Gate. On the way to the gate, you will pass by beautiful coffee and bananas farms. Starting our hike on the south-east side of Mt. Kilimanjaro, at an altitude of 1,860 metres above sea level and concluding at 2,720 meters. The primary objective for the day is to reach Mandara Hut (the initial stopping point for full-scale hikes).

During this journey, you'll have mini breaks as well as a picnic lunch. You'll also encounter fatigued hikers on their way down from the peak.

Upon arrival at Mandara huts, we will get a well-deserved 30 to 45-minute rest before beginning the gradual descent back to the Main Gate. As you return, our team will be waiting for you with a cold or warm Kilimanjaro beer, not only should you climb it but drink it too. Remember, every mountain top is within reach if you keep climbing.

Pick up-6:00am
For stunning views hike to Maundi crater at zero cost.
Distance: 8km
Hiking time. 6-7 hours.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
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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