Porcupine Expeditions

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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 to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

We will depart to Tarangire National Park early in the morning. Once we arrive in Tarangire, we will begin exploring the enormous termite mounds and the ancient baobab trees.
This park is renowned for its diverse bird species and extensive population of elephants. There are regular sightings of ferocious lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons.
After a game drive in Tarangire National Park, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu and sleep at Fig Tree Lodge and Camp which will provide comprehensive camping facilities. Dinner will be served at the Lodge.

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:
Fanaka Safaris, Campsites & Lodges
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Mto wa mbu - Serengeti National Park

Mto wa mbu - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we start a 4hour drive to Serengeti National Park. We will drive towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and Maize plants.
We will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Then, we will continue traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park. We will have a break for a picnic lunch at Naabi gate before entering Serengeti National Park for a game drive.
Serengeti translates to endless plains from the Maasai people language. The Serengeti is the largest in Tanzania, with diverse landscapes and habitats grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains.
Depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals searching for food and water as they migrate through the area annually.
After an extensive game drive, we will drive you to Serengeti wild camp, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Serengeti Wildebeest Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro highland

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro highland

Go on an early-morning game drive in Serengeti National Park for about 1-2 hours. You then depart from Serengeti National Park with game drives on the way back to Ngorongoro Simba campsite in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The conservation area is not a national park, but is managed with both the wild animals and the local Maasai people who graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife.

During the drive to Ngorongoro, we have a chance to glimpse something of the Maasai way of life. After stopping at the entrance gate, there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape. We will then drive around the rim of the crater itself, and from here, we can look down and see the herds of wildebeest or buffalo.
Dinner and overnight will be at the Ngorongoro wild camp.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha

After breakfast, you will descend at 6:30 am into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5 hours game drive. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the area is the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa.
About 30 000 large mammals are resident all year round (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, and a wide variety of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. So be ready to see the Big 5 and many other animals while in quest to enjoy what the nature provides.
After lunch, you will ascend from the crater floor and Head back to Arusha town.

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)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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