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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

You'll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and driven to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. After a two-hour drive to the park's entrance, enjoy a full-day game drive in this park known for its high concentration of elephants and diverse wildlife. Have lunch at a designated picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River, then continue with another game drive before heading to your lodge in Karatu town.

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:
Highview Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drave to serengeti national park

Drave to serengeti national park

After breakfast, we will head to Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch. It’s a 20-minute drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance gate. We'll then drive 5 km to the crater viewpoint for a brief stop and information about the area. From there, we'll continue to Serengeti National Park, enjoying game viewing along the way. The drive to the exit gate takes about two hours, with a picnic lunch en route.

Once we enter Serengeti National Park, the game drive begins. We'll head to Central Serengeti, enjoying more game viewing as we make our way to our tented accommodation for an overnight stay at serengeti wild camp.

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 Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro crater

After an early breakfast, we'll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters to the crater floor, which spans 260 sq km. This self-contained ecosystem is home to a variety of carnivores and herbivores. With some luck, you might spot the Big Five: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes. Lake Magadi hosts several water birds, including flamingos, herons, and pelicans. The Lerai Forest is home to baboons, monkeys, elephants, bushbucks, waterbucks, and even leopards. The crater's swamps are perfect for observing hippos. In the afternoon, we'll stop at a picnic site for lunch. Afterward, we'll enjoy more game viewing as we ascend the crater and drive to Highview hotel for an overnight stay.

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:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Drive to Lake Manyara Then Airport or Arusha

Drive to Lake Manyara Then Airport or Arusha

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, where you'll spot primates in the lush forest near the entrance. Although smaller than other parks, Lake Manyara boasts unique beauty and is known for its tree-climbing lions and excellent photo opportunities with giraffes, elephants, and antelopes. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the lake's shore. The park is also a fantastic spot for bird watchers, offering a range of species from small and colorful to large ones. In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha or the airport for departure.

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:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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