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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! A Enjoyable Nature Safaris representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on when you arrive, you might have some time to relax and get ready for an exciting adventure. Arusha is a busy town and a key part of safari life in northern Tanzania, where many travelers pass through.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Materuni Waterfalls

Materuni Waterfalls

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and take you to Materuni Waterfalls. Your adventure starts 2,500 meters above sea level with a local guide. You'll explore the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, seeing birds, chameleons, coffee, and banana trees. At the waterfall, you can swim in the clear pools before heading back to the village for a coffee tour. Later, we'll drive you to Chemka Hot Spring, where you can swim in a natural pool with small fish. Remember to bring your swimwear! Enjoy drinks while swimming until evening, then we’ll return you to your accommodation in Arusha.

Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara is often overlooked but is a gem in Tanzania’s Northern safari circuit. It's a small park but has dramatic views, with the Rift Valley escarpment rising above it. You'll see lots of baboons and elephants in its lush evergreen forest, and keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions. The mix of lake, forest, and cliffs makes it a great spot for birdwatching, so bring 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Experience why so many visitors fall for the Serengeti. Look out for big cats, elephants, and a variety of wildlife. You might spot giraffes, impalas, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and many birds, often before breakfast. Watching these animals in action, whether it’s a hunt, a huge herd, or a mother caring for her young, is unforgettable. The Serengeti’s iconic acacia trees, golden grasslands, and rocky kopjes create stunning 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Central Serengeti National Park

Central Serengeti National Park

Start your day with a cup of tea or coffee and a packed breakfast. Early mornings are perfect for spotting predators, as they are most active then. Head out from Central Serengeti to the eastern areas, where you might see cheetahs, lions on the rocks, and other wildlife. Enjoy a game drive until early afternoon, then you can either return to your place for a hot lunch or keep going with a packed lunch. Finish the day with a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll have the chance to see more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas along the way.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, your safari guide will take you into the crater to see wildlife. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area has plenty of animals thanks to its year-round water and food. You might spot wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elks, warthogs, hippos, and large African elephants. There are also many predators like lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the rare leopard. Visit Lake Magadi in the crater's southwest, where you'll find hippos, flamingos and other birds. Enjoy a short walk near the hippo pool at Engutoku Tok before heading out 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

On the last day of your safari, start with a hearty breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park, stopping at Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. You’ll enter Tarangire by 9 am, where lush acacia and mahogany forests set the scene. The game drive will go on until mid-afternoon, with a picnic lunch along the way. Look out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. You might even spot tree-climbing lions or, in the right season, see the lake shore covered in flamingos. By mid-afternoon, you'll head back to Arusha and be dropped off at your chosen 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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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