Paws and Claws 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 at Kilimanjaro international Airport and transfer to Arusha City

Arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport and transfer to Arusha City

Program of the day: Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our safari driver guide will be waiting for you at the airport to transfer you to the hotel in Arusha for your accommodation and overnight stay. Take some time to relax at the lodge or hotel and prepare for the next day of your safari.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Transfer from Arusha City to Tarangire National Park

Transfer from Arusha City to Tarangire National Park

Program of the Day: After breakfast, our tour guide driver will pick you up from the hotel or lodge early in the morning, and we will start a fantastic journey to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch boxes.

Tarangire Park is well known for its large elephant herds and consists of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannas, with the Tarangire River winding its way through, providing opportunities to see leopards relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drives are done, we will head back to your lodge for relaxation, 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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Transfer from Karatu to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Program of the day: After breakfast, we will depart to Central Serengeti National Park for wildlife game viewing. We will enjoy lunch at a suitable picnic site inside the park, followed by a game drive activity before reaching the camp or lodge. The next day, we will spend a full day inside the park for game drives.

Serengeti National Park is renowned for the great migration of millions of wildebeest, herds of zebras, and antelopes. They migrate together depending on the rainy seasons in search of fresh grass, pastures, and water. Be prepared to see a wide variety of wild animals here, including resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, each fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

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

Day 4

A full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park (Northern Serengeti)

A full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park (Northern Serengeti)

Program of the day: We will start the day by getting up early and having breakfast. After that, we will drive to Northern Serengeti with picnic lunch boxes and head to the Mara River where the Great Migration is taking place. Our safari guide will find the best viewpoint for observing the Great Migration. Here, you will have an opportunity to witness the migration in action, including the intense battles between crocodiles and wildebeest, as well as sightings of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

The Great Migration is the largest movement of wildebeests, zebras, and other animals as they cross the Mara River into Masai Mara in Kenya. The migration involves crossing the Mara River, which is inhabited by crocodiles.

The best time to visit and experience the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti is from July to early October each year.

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

Day 5

A full-day game drive from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

A full-day game drive from Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Program of the day: Wake up early and enjoy breakfast, then go on a game drive with a picnic lunch box in Northern Serengeti, keeping an eye out for the Great Migration. Afterwards, we will drive back to Central Serengeti for an overnight stop.

Serengeti National Park is famous for the Great Migration and is one of the largest parks in Tanzania, featuring diverse landscapes such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. It is renowned for the migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests. Depending on the rainy season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals in search of food and water.

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

Day 6

Transfer from Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer from Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Program of the day: After breakfast, we will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch boxes for a game drive inside the crater. You will have the chance to relax and immerse yourself in a new environment, providing great photography opportunities and the chance to explore this World Heritage site.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is considered one of Africa's natural wonders. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to approximately 30,000 large mammals that reside there year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos. The area is also home to a variety of bird species, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be prepared to see a wide range of animals during your visit.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Transfer from Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Transfer from Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Program of the Day: Get up early and enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. After the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your air transfer back home or to another destination.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its legendary tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park. The park also features Soda Lake, which floods during the rainy seasons.

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)

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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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