Paws and Claws Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Program of the Day: After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up at your hotel in Arusha and take you to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive with a picnic lunch. After the game drive, we'll head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its biodiversity. The park encompasses various habitats including the lake, forest, and open plains with shrubs, woodlands, grasses, and acacia plants. You can spot wildlife such as elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and various bird species. Also, the park is home to reptiles, amphibians, and the famous tree-climbing lions, who climb trees to avoid the wet soil caused by underground springs. Additionally, the park is rich in primate species.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Program of the Day: After breakfast, we will leave Manyara and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will proceed by crossing the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Ndutu Area, where we will start the game drives for the day with special attention to the Great Migration.

The Serengeti National Park is one of the largest parks in northern Tanzania and a world heritage site. It's known for its diverse wildlife, including predators like leopards and lions, as well as massive herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope.

After game drives, you can head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Day 3

Serengeti National Park (Ndutu)

Serengeti National Park (Ndutu)

Program of the Day: After breakfast, we will enjoy our last game drive in the Ndutu Area. In the late afternoon, after enjoying our delicious picnic lunch, we will proceed to Ngorongoro for our overnight stay on the crater rim.

The Great Migration herds aggregate near Lake Ndutu Area between Serengeti and Ngorongoro from December to March. Here, they find fresh food, and big predators waiting for them. February is the calving season for wildebeests.

After the game drives, we'll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Southern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Tanzania Bush Camps Ndutu Mobile Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Southern Serengeti NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Ngorongoro crater to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Program of the Day: After breakfast, we will descend into Ngorongoro Crater for game drives with a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro international airport for your travel back home or to other destinations, where the safari ends.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven wonders of Africa. It is home to one of the most incredible ecosystems on earth, formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano. Here, the Maasai and their livestock live together with wild animals in harmony. The crater is about 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000 species, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area in just minutes. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino.

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:
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)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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