Mountain Warriors Tours and 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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome and be taken to your place in Arusha. If you have time, you can explore the city. There are popular places like the Cultural Heritage Site and Maasai and local food markets. You can also go canoeing at Lake Duluti.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
SG Premium Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Today marks the beginning of our safari adventure! After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8 am. Then, we'll embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. We'll reach Tarangire's gate by about 10 am.

After checking in, we'll kick off our game drive. Tarangire is famous for its numerous elephants and tree-climbing lions. You'll also spot plenty of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. The park boasts unique baobab trees, some of which are believed to be over 8,000 years old! For lunch, we'll stop at the Tarangire River picnic site, which offers breathtaking views of the Tarangire plains.

After lunch, we'll continue our game drive until late evening, when we'll exit the park and head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we'll head towards Serengeti National Park. The journey will take about 5 to 6 hours, and we'll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, we'll stop at the Ngorongoro viewpoint for 10 to 15 minutes to admire the stunning views of the crater and take photos. We'll also learn about how it was formed. Then, we'll continue with our drive, enjoying the sights of the animals. We'll reach Serengeti's Naabi Hill Gate between 2 and 3 pm, where lunch will be served.

After lunch, we'll check-in at Serengeti and start our game drive to catch the sunset. Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast grasslands and abundant wildlife, including the Big Five animals (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard). After watching the sunset, we'll head to the lodge for 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:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we'll go on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. We'll visit different parts of the park, looking for the Big Five and other elusive animals like leopards. Serengeti has many different animal species, so spending the whole day here gives us plenty of time to see them.

If we're here at the right time, we might see the "great migration". We'll have lunch at a lovely picnic spot inside the park. Then, we'll continue the game drive until late evening, when we'll head back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, we suggest getting up early before the sun rises. After coffee, you'll head out for a sunrise game drive, carrying your packed breakfast.

This is a great time to see many animals as they're most active when it's cooler. Around 10 am, we'll enjoy a full breakfast in the bush at a specially chosen picnic spot. Then, we'll continue our drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

By around 2 to 3 pm, we'll reach the Naabi Hill gate for lunch and then check into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Later, we'll head to your lodge on the rim of the crater for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Today, we'll rise early and have breakfast by 6 am. Then, we'll descend into the crater to start our early morning game drive and witness the sunrise. Ngorongoro is truly unique, and descending into the crater floor is an unforgettable experience, unlike any other safari in Africa. It's like stepping into another world, where you'll encounter diverse wildlife, including the crater's population of 600 hyenas and critically endangered black rhinos.

You'll also spot elephants with exceptionally large tusks and more than 50 lions roaming the crater. However, it's the breathtaking beauty of Ngorongoro that will leave the most lasting impression on you. We'll have lunch at the hippo pool picnic site during our game drive. After exploring, we'll leave the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and an 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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, we'll go to Lake Manyara National Park. On arrival, we'll check in and start our game drive. This park is filled with thousands of pink flamingoes, especially when it's wet.

There are also more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterbirds or migratory ones. Besides the beautiful scenery, the park is known for its lions that climb trees and its many elephants. We'll have lunch by Lake Manyara while enjoying the stunning views.

After that, we'll keep exploring the park until late evening, when we'll exit the park and head to your lodge for dinner and sleep.

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:
SG Premium Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Departure

Departure

Today is your last day with us after an amazing safari adventure. If your flight leaves later in the evening, you can take part in other exciting tours, such as visiting waterfalls or hot springs. Otherwise, you can relax and enjoy the amenities at the hotel before we take you to the airport.

Main Destination:
Arusha Airport (Arusha)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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