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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 Game Drive

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

You will be picked up at your Zanzibar Hotel with you breakfast box from your hotel having flight to Arusha arriving at Arusha airport at 9:00 a.m you will be picked up by our safari guide and start the safari directly to Tarangire National Park. After the game drive, you will drive back to your accommodation for an overnight stay

The park is also famous as it has the largest concentration of elephants in the world and majestic baobab trees! You can see herds of up to 300 elephants around the Tarangire River. The river is the primary source of fresh water for the animals. In the dry season, they come here to drink or just to enjoy a bath to cool off from the hot sun. During the end of the dry season, elephants dig into the riverbed to reveal underground water or look for baobab trees to slake their thirst. Apart from elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers. From parrots, hornbills, lovebirds, lilac, Kori, eagles, and vultures. Around 5:00 pm, you will go to 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:
Hhando Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Southern Serengeti NP

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Southern Serengeti NP

After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a journey to find the black rhino, the hardest animal to spot.

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World, it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino.

In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch at Hippo Lake and then enjoy another game drive as you ascend back up to the crater rim. Around 5:00 pm, you will go directly to Southern Serengeti and stay overnight at your confort tented camp.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ndutu Region Guided Game Drive

Ndutu Region Guided Game Drive

After breakfast at the camp, you will continue with a full-day game drive in the Ndutu Region of Southern Serengeti. Ndutu is famous for its beautiful open plains, rich wildlife, and seasonal wildebeest migration. During your game drive, you will have the chance to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and many other animals.

The Ndutu area is especially well known during the calving season, when thousands of wildebeest gather in the plains to give birth to their young. The abundance of wildlife also attracts many predators, making Ndutu an exciting area for game viewing. After a wonderful day exploring the Ndutu plains, you will drive back to your lodge at Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Karatu Villas Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive - Transfer to JRO

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive - Transfer to JRO

In these last days of your safari experience and unforgettable journey, you'll set out on a game drive in the stunning Lake Manyara National Park. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll navigate the park's diverse landscapes, from the lush groundwater forest to the shores of the alkaline lake. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic African wildlife, including the park's famous tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants. After a thrilling day filled with sightings and unforgettable encounters, you'll continue to the charming town of Arusha at the time with a smooth transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

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:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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