Dancing Simba 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

Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by a dancing simba safaris representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
A1 Hotel & Resort
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Materuni waterfalls

Materuni waterfalls

We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Materuni Waterfall. You'll begin your day 2,500 meters above sea level with a local safari guide. Along the way, explore the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, observing birds, chameleons, coffee, and banana trees. At the waterfall, you can swim in the pristine pools before heading back to the village for a coffee tour. Later, we will drive you to Chemka Hot Spring for another swim in a natural pool with small fish. Don't forget your swimming clothes! Enjoy drinks while swimming until evening before returning to Arusha to your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
A1 Hotel & Resort
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake manyara national park

Lake manyara national park

Lake Manyara is one of the most underestimated national parks in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale, at once compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Rift Valley escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). You’ll see plenty of baboons and elephants in the park’s thick evergreen forest, and watch for the treeclimbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa. Thanks to the proximity of lake, forest and rock walls, the birdlife will also tease out your inner birder – don’t forget your binoculars.

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:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps
  • Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National park

Serengeti National park

Discover why so many safari visitors fall in love with the Serengeti. Keep an eye out for big cats, elephants, and a diverse array of safari wildlife. Giraffes, impalas, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and hundreds of bird species are common sightings, often before breakfast. Watching these animals interact is unforgettable, whether witnessing a hunt, a vast herd, or a mother protecting her young. The Serengeti’s iconic acacia trees, golden grasslands, and kopjes (great piles of boulders) offer an unforgettable scenery.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Central Serengeti national park

Central Serengeti national park

Start your day early with a cup of tea or coffee before heading out with a packed breakfast. Early morning is prime time for seeing predators, as they are most active during the night and early morning. Drive out of central Serengeti to the eastern areas, seeking cheetahs, lions on the rocks, and other wildlife. Enjoy a game drive until the early afternoon, then either return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or continue with a packed lunch. Conclude the day with a drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, seeing more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas en route.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, your safari guide will take you into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year-round supply of water and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area hosts a wide variety of animals, including wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, elk, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. The dense predator population includes lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. Visit Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the crater's southwest corner, home to flamingos, hippos, and other waterfowl. Enjoy a short walking safari near the hippo pool at Engutoku Tok before driving for lunch.

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:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

The final day of your safari begins with a luscious breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park via Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. Entering the park by 9 am, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees set the mood. The game drive will continue until mid-afternoon, with a picnic lunch break. Look for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. You might also spot the tree-climbing lions and, in the right season, see the shoreline turn pink with millions of flamingos. By mid-afternoon, head towards Arusha for drop-off at your preferred location by 6 pm.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
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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