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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 Day

Arrival Day

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed and greeted by our transfer driver, who will introduce you to our beautiful country and then escort you to Arusha City. You will be taken to your chosen accommodation for a good night's rest to be ready for your next day's adventure.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we take a short, pleasant morning drive to Tarangire National Park. On arrival at the gate, our driver will follow all the government procedures and proceed for a full-day game drive in the park, located slightly off the main safari route. Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in northern Tanzania, most famous for its elephant migration and birding safari, which has a quiet atmosphere.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park with your packed lunch. In the evening, drive to the lodge for a hot, delicious dinner and a good night's rest.

Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we take a short, pleasant drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will then have an early morning game drive to Ngorongoro inside the crater.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. It was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources, safeguard the interests of indigenous people, and promote tourism.

In the evening, we drive to Serengeti for evening leisure and overnight.

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:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti

After breakfast, your driver will be ready to start your trip to the famous Serengeti National Park, “the endless plains”. This park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.

Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to around 200,000 zebras and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti - just like how you imagined African wildlife to be.

After a long safari day, you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Central - Northern Serengeti

Central - Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, we depart for the wildebeest migration in the northern Serengeti. The resident wildlife numbers are exceptionally high in the Wagakuria area, with prides of lions up to 30 strong; however, from July to October, the area turns into a wildlife paradise. The key feature is the Mara River, and it is not uncommon to see the herds cross the Mara River north on one day and then back south a few days later.

Please take note that finding a crossing is very difficult and is sometimes a matter of luck.

After a long safari day, you will drive to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Northern Serengeti

Northern Serengeti

Today, you will be guided through the fabulous wildlife country of the Northern Serengeti. It's an experience you'll never forget.

Your early morning game drive is a wonderful opportunity to see the Serengeti at its best. In the golden morning light, you'll look for animals at the ideal time of day - when they're most active and easier to find and see.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Farewell game drive in Serengereti

Farewell game drive in Serengereti

After breakfast, we will wave goodbye to the vast plains of the Serengeti and its large wildlife herds on our last day in Serengeti. We will enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Area en route to Arusha. In the late afternoon, you will check into your lodge for relaxation, a delicious hot dinner, and overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Departure Day

Departure Day

After breakfast, you can relax at the lodge. If time allows, take a short shopping trip to Karatu, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Main Destination:
Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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