Safari Retreats Africa

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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

Arrivals Kilimanjaro International Airport| Tanzania

Arrivals Kilimanjaro International Airport| Tanzania

Arrive in Kilimanjaro and transfer directly to Arusha for check in to your comfortable, cozy lodge conveniently located in the suburbs of Arusha and as you wait for dinner to be served relax, take a shower and rest in preparation for morning drive to Tarangire National Park.

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

Day 2

Tarangire National Park|Fall in love with the wild landscape

Tarangire National Park|Fall in love with the wild landscape

Wake to an early morning breakfast before embarking on your road trip to Tarangire National Park, where open grasslands, acacia trees and the Tarangire River paint a wild landscape. Check in your accommodation situated in a wildlife-rich area with unhampered views to beautiful Lake Burunge, bordered by the park and a Wildlife Management Area. The setting is stunning; with a giant old Baobab tree anchoring one corner and a permeating feeling of real Africa. Venture out for your first game drive and return to your lodge in time for evening sunset and well-deserved sumptuous dinner.

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:
Tarangire Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire National Park | Game viewing Haven

Tarangire National Park | Game viewing Haven

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elands, oryxes, wildebeests and zebras as well as the park’s large elephant population. Keep your eyes trained for hartebeests, gazelles and exotic birds like the bateleur and martial eagle. Your local expert driver-guide draws on years of experience in the bush to locate the best wildlife-viewing opportunities right as they happen. This evening, you may choose an optional game drive by moonlight (at an additional cost). As dusk falls, relax in the comfort of your safari vehicle as you venture into the park, as it is transformed by night. Search for nocturnal animals rarely seen by visitors. Among the species you may encounter are an African wildcat or the elusive leopard, or you may feel the round eyes of a bush baby peering down at you. With specialized lighting, look for lions and hyenas, as well as smaller creatures such as spotted servals, bat-eared foxes and owls.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Tarangire Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park| Tree climbing Lions & The Big 5

Lake Manyara National Park| Tree climbing Lions & The Big 5

Drive out in the morning straight onto your game viewing drive in Lake Manyara National park; famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and the forested valley slopes. The park also features a ground-water forest, acacia tortilis woodland and hot springs called Maji Moto. Troops of several hundred olive baboon appear alongside Sykes monkey and short-eared galago. Cape clawless otter, Egyptian mongoose, hippo and klipspringer are other park residents. A late check into your accommodation for dinner and a restful night.

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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park| Searching the vast plains

Serengeti National Park| Searching the vast plains

Early morning drive to Seronera and transfer to your accommodation for check-in. Hidden deep in the central Serengeti, along the Nyabogati River, you’ll be submerged in the wild for a truly unforgettable experience in a nature inspired location. Spend the rest of the afternoon at ease within an option for an evening game drive.

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
Show more
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 6

Serengeti National Park| Shelter of The Big 5

Serengeti National Park| Shelter of The Big 5

Dictated by the changing climate patterns and the unpredictable nature of wild animals, herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the Serengeti in search of grass and water as part of the year-round Great Migration cycle. Venture out on morning and afternoon game drives in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos), keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet Thomson’s gazelle. Enjoy ideal game viewing, as your highly experienced driver-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Dine out and retire into a rich sky of stargazing.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
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 7

Serengeti National Park| Shelter of The Big 5

Serengeti National Park| Shelter of The Big 5

Dictated by the changing climate patterns and the unpredictable nature of wild animals, herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the Serengeti in search of grass and water as part of the year-round Great Migration cycle. Venture out on morning and afternoon game drives in the protected Serengeti refuge, where flowing rivers support a plethora of species. In addition to the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos), keep your camera handy for sights such as a cheetah bolting after a fleet Thomson’s gazelle. Enjoy ideal game viewing, as your highly experienced driver-guide strives continually to keep you in the heart of the action. Dine out and retire into a rich sky of stargazing.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
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 8

Ngorongoro Highlands| Masai Cultural Experience

Ngorongoro Highlands| Masai Cultural Experience

Visit on your way to Ngorongoro National Park with an elder at a Masai village, where you learn about the Masai’s traditional, nomadic lifestyle and coexistence with wildlife. Sense the incomparable spirit of this pastoral, nomadic people who have kept their tradition alive through countless generations of life in East Africa.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater| Explore a natural wildlife Haven

Ngorongoro Crater| Explore a natural wildlife Haven

Arrive at the natural amphitheater of Ngorongoro Crater, a 2,000-foot-deep caldera. A fascinating microcosm of East African wildlife — including buffalo, flamingos, lions and leopards – resides inside. Climb the outer wall, passing through dense vegetation until a breathtaking view across the crater floor appears. Arrive at your lodge, a rustic, old-fashioned charm with a modern exotic touch. Relax on the balcony to view the natural wonderland.

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:
Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Kilimanjaro International Airport| Departures

Kilimanjaro International Airport| Departures

Set out on your way to Kilimanjaro International Airport and cross the Great Rift Valley, a short visit to the local market in Mto wa Mbu, where stalls brim with vibrant local produce. Then, see the village from a different perspective as you ride on a tuk-tuk, viewing the local community and rice fields as you go. Proceed to the airport in time for your evening flight back home.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
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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