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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

Arrive in Arusha

Arrive in Arusha

After arriving at the airport, you will meet your transfer driver, who will take you to the hotel for an overnight stay and a briefing about the next day's safari. Accommodation is provided on a bed and breakfast basis. It takes about an hour to reach the hotel from Kilimanjaro International Airport and about half an hour from Arusha Airport.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Green Mountain Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After having breakfast, you will check out from the lodge in Arusha. We will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. The journey will take about two hours. Tarangire is well-known for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees, some of which are as old as 300 years! The park is also home to big cats like lions and leopards. We will head to a picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River for lunch in the afternoon. Monkeys and baboons are often seen in this area, and please refrain from feeding them. After lunch, you can enjoy an en route game drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will break down the tents, load the Jeep, and drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro and a Masai village. The Masai have lived in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for over 200 years. At the village, you will see how they coexist with wildlife, watch their traditional dances, and learn about their culture. We will then proceed to Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, where we will briefly stop for payment. Once in Serengeti, you can enjoy an en route game drive to the Robin Serengeti Camp, arriving before 6:00pm for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Robins Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

We will begin the day with breakfast before driving back to Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, we will descend directly into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. Ngorongoro is known for its unique ecosystem and is home to diverse wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros, hyenas, jackals, zebras, and wildebeests. The Big Five and big cats are commonly spotted here. We will have a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and heading to your chosen accommodation for dinner and 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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Manyara to the Airport

Lake Manyara to the Airport

On your last day of the adventure, you will explore Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its small size, the park offers unique beauty. Start your morning game drive from the main gate to the lake to observe water birds, then proceed to the open areas where antelopes and other animals roam. Have a picnic lunch at a designated site before driving back to the exit gate, and then either return to Arusha or head to 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:
  • 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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