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

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

As soon as we land, we head straight to Tarangire, the "land of Giants" our safari guide will pick you up for a 2-hour drive through the Maasai land before arriving at Tarangire gate, in the afternoon after a stunning game drive we pause for a picnic lunch by the river's edge and enjoy a tasty meal while surrounded by curious wildlife, however, be cautious of the cheeky monkeys that may try to steal your meal, adding a touch of excitement.

Tarangire hosts an annual migration that is just as thrilling as the famous one in Serengeti, the most impressive is the number of elephants that gathers to the riverbanks during the dry season to conquer their thirst

Accommodation Option; Camping inside Tarangire or budget lodge outside the park, each has its own unique advantage.
Washrooms are available in all entry gates, & picnic sites.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Tarangire/Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire/Mto wa mbu to 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 between 8:45 & 9:00am, Along the way we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We will arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate as well as stretch our legs.

Proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight inside the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Optional activity.
•Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for hunting lions in order to be considered a warrior, drinking raw cow blood, though these traditions are things of the past exception of drinking blood. Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.
•Balloon ride for 550$ only per person
•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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Game drive in Serengeti & proceed to Ngorongoro highlands

Game drive in Serengeti & proceed to Ngorongoro highlands

Our day in Serengeti begins with an early sunrise game drive which provides you with a front-row seat to some of the most prized game viewing on the continent. It's the best time as the park comes to life and predators like lions conclude their night hunts, less safari jeeps, calmer, peace and stunning sunrise.

After the game drive, we will return for breakfast and proceed for another game drive through all areas available in Serengeti. Our Safari guides have the best know how's of all the best areas to spot the abundant wildlife of Serengeti. We later proceed to Nabi Gate for lunch and checking out. Our safari will proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

We'll arrive just in time for delicious dinner whilst enjoying the magnificent views of Ngorongoro where you'll be spending your nights.

Optional. Balloon ride for aerial photos, views, sunrise, hidden animals & once in a lifetime experience.

Note: bathrooms are available on every entry gate and picnic sites.
Duration: 7-8 hours.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater to Zanzibar

Ngorongoro crater to Zanzibar

Our day begins early between 6:30-7:00am as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend the great we increase the chances of encountering the black rhinos.

From the comfort of your open-roof 4x4 land cruiser (safari vehicle) 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 to Kilimanjaro Airport for your Late evening flight to Zanzibar.

After safari transfer to the airport to catch an evening flight to Zanzibar from Kilimanjaro airport between 7:40pm or 8:20 pm by air Tanzania & precision air respectively

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:
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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