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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Tarangire for a game drive. Tarangire, covering 2,850 sq. miles, is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania. Known for its well-watered landscape, the park is famous for its large herds of elephants and tree-climbing pythons, which are often spotted in the branches of its iconic baobab trees. This park offers a perfect opportunity to experience the diverse wildlife of East Africa, especially between July and December when large numbers of animals migrate from 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
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu - Northern Serengeti National Park

Karatu - Northern Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up and drive you to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll enjoy game drives along the way. Then, you'll head to the central park area, known as the Seronera, which is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. The Seronera River provides a valuable water source, attracting wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. You'll arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park between 3:00 and 5:00 pm.

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:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Northern Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park

You'll embark on an exhilarating game drive in the Ndutu area or northern Serengeti, depending on the migration season. In the evening, you'll head to the camp for a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

The Lake Ndutu area, located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and part of the southern Serengeti ecosystem, is a fascinating destination. This alkaline lake, like many of the Rift Valley lakes, supports a diverse range of local wildlife. From December to April, the short-grass plains here host the majority of the Great Migration, accompanied by elephants, numerous bird species, and resident game.

Alternatively, from June to September, you'll venture to the northern Serengeti, where you can witness the dramatic wildebeest crossings over the Mara River, a highlight of the migration spectacle. This journey promises breathtaking wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments in the heart of Tanzania's wilderness.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Northern Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

Northern Serengeti National Park - Central Serengeti National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you'll start your game drive en route to Central Serengeti (with your lunch boxes in hand) until late in the evening. You will have a good time exploring the beauty of Serengeti National Park. You will then drive to the lodge for your overnight stay and ready yourself for the next day’s program.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

After an early morning breakfast, you will start a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will spend six hours game driving inside the crater and eat a picnic lunch. You will have a good time exploring the beauty of this place. Then, you'll drive to Karatu for 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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha

After breakfast, you'll collect picnic lunches from the cooker and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of wildlife viewing. Lake Manyara National Park is well known for its tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos, the soda ash lake that attracts thousands of visitors, one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations, and breathtaking scenery! In the afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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