Telly Africa 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

From Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

From Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll set off for Lake Manyara National Park, where you'll enjoy a full-day game drive, complete with a picnic lunch. Your journey will conclude at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, where you'll have dinner and spend the night.

Stretching for 50 kilometers along the base of the striking Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is celebrated for its breathtaking scenery, salty ash lake and tree climbing lions, famously described by Ernest Hemingway as "the loveliest I had seen in Africa." The park's compact game viewing circuit provides a rich Tanzanian safari experience. From the entrance gate, the road meanders through a lush, jungle-like forest, where you’ll see baboons lounging by the roadside, blue monkeys darting through ancient mahogany trees, bushbucks moving cautiously in the shadows, and forest hornbills calling from the high canopy.

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:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park - Full Game Game Drive

Serengeti National Park - Full Game Game Drive

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your accommodation before embarking on a scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn. Along the way, you’ll traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at the entrance gate for photos, and then visit the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for a stunning overview of this geological marvel, with insights provided by your safari guide.

Continue your journey into the Serengeti, descending into its vast, iconic plains. Arrive in the central Seronera area, renowned for its rich wildlife habitat, sustained by the Seronera River that attracts a diverse range of species. Reach your destination in time for lunch, either at Naabi Gate or as a bush lunch. Afterward, embark on a game drive to explore the Serengeti's wildlife. There after you will journey to Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge where you will have dinner and spend the night.

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:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

From Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

From Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

Rise early to embark on a magical game drive through Serengeti National Park, where the morning light enhances the beauty of the landscape and the wildlife is most active. As you navigate the park's vast plains, you might witness lions on the prowl, herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing, and perhaps even a cheetah sprinting across the grasslands. This immersive experience provides an intimate connection with the Serengeti's diverse ecosystem.

In the afternoon after lunch, your adventure continues as you depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey is filled with captivating scenery, transitioning from the expansive Serengeti to the lush, elevated landscapes of Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, you'll settle into your accommodation perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, offering breathtaking views of this unique geological feature.

The following morning, rise early to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Full Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Full Game Drive

Start your day with an early breakfast at your hotel, followed by a pickup for a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater, its about 20km wide and begin your morning drive, spotting diverse wildlife like lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and hippos in their natural habitat.

Around noon, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot within the crater, soaking in the magnificent surroundings.

Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas and observing more unique species and predator activities. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the crater's flora and fauna.

In the late afternoon, start your ascent back to the crater rim, reflecting on your incredible encounters. Return to your lodge Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge for a hearty dinner, sharing stories of the day’s adventures and enjoying the serene atmosphere of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

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:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

After a delicious breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Tarangire for a day of game viewing. Following lunch and an extensive game drive, we'll return to your hotel in Arusha, concluding our safari.

Tarangire National Park gets its name from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park and serves as the only water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, impressive baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons.

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)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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