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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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After your breakfast safari, you will continue to Tarangire National Park. The park consists of natural vegetation, mainly acacia woodland and giant African baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. The river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania’s Dry season. Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.

Other animals that might be seen include zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, dik-diks, impalas, elands, Grant's gazelles, olive baboons, and predators, including lions, caracals, and African wild dogs. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals - the greater kudu, the fringed-eared oryx, and ashy starlings.

You will have a picnic lunch inside Tarangire National Park, then continue enjoying the wildlife diversity until evening, when you will go to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

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:
Motto Cottages
  • 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

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

The safari proceeds to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive tour. It is one of the most beautiful Tanzanian parks with the most diverse environments in a relatively small area. Lake Manyara National Park is one of the Tanzanian parks with the highest biodiversity. The park is inhabited by different types of birds and a large number of animal species, including elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, leopards, lions, baboons, hippos, antelopes, and warthogs. You will have a picnic lunch and then continue enjoying the wildlife diversity.

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:
Motto Cottages
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Natron visit

Lake Natron visit

After breakfast, your safari will continue. You will enjoy the sunrise on the banks of Lake Natron, where you will see the flamingos and enjoy the unique view. The ground around the lake is slippery and muddy, so pay attention to your footing and wear appropriate shoes. After that, you will return to the hotel for lunch and refreshments.

Then, you will start a journey to the waterfalls to swim and enjoy the experience with our local Maasai tour guide. After unlimited enjoyment, you'll return to Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge for refreshments, dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge
  • Budget lodge located near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you can visit the lake again for a walking tour to see the flamingos and then go to Serengeti, or you can leave Lake Natron on the way to Serengeti while enjoying the nature of Natron. As usual, around lunchtime, you will stop at a picnic site to enjoy lunch and continue your journey to the endless plains.

You will enjoy an afternoon or evening game drive at Serengeti before going to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

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

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you go on a balloon safari (at an additional cost upon request). It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife.

After breakfast, you will continue enjoying Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park is the most famous park in Tanzania and is known worldwide. It is renowned for its boundless lowlands and great wildlife diversity, including the migration of wildebeests, prides of lions, and other animals such as hyenas, cheetahs, leopards, jackals, and crocodiles.

At lunchtime, you will return to your hotel for a hot lunch and refreshments. Then, you will continue with animal watching until evening. You will then return to your hotel for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will continue enjoying a game drive at Serengeti until lunchtime. After lunch, we will check out of Serengeti and go to Ngorongoro for our overnight stay. On the way to Ngorongoro, you will still see animals. This park is one of the most desired destinations in the world for its lowlands and wildlife diversity.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will descend to the Ngorongoro Crater, exploring the crater and the surrounding area. This is one of the most stunning landscapes in the world, where you can admire the dormant volcano and its surrounding nature. In the conservation area, you will enjoy great wildlife diversity, and it will be possible to see the Big Five; elephants, buffalos, lions, leopards, and rhinos. You will enjoy lunch in the crater, and after a refreshment, you will drive back to your accommodation in Arusha or the airport.

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)

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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