8-Day Safari Big Five, Cycling, Local Food and Walking

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Pick up From the Airport in Arusha

We will meet you at either the Arusha Airport or the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Depending on the time, a city sightseeing trip or a small hike to Kilimamoto will start this exciting safari. However, we recommend you arrive in the afternoon to see the sunset in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park takes about 2 hours. After arriving in Tarangire National Park, we will embark on a day of game drives to the most popular spots for seeing lions, cheetahs, leopards, and classic herbivores such as elephants, wildebeest, buffalos, antelopes, and gazelles. There will be plenty to see!

In the afternoon, you will continue with the game drive until evening where you will have a night game drive at 8:00 pm, the game drive will take you to see noctunal animals. It will be less crowded as other tourists have checked out by this time. Finally, you arrive at a camp that will be less noisy than the camp in Serengeti for an authentic wilderness experience.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Early Morning game drive in Tarangire then proceed to Mto wa Mbu

We have an early start today. We depart at 6:00am for our first game drive in Tarangire National Park. This game drive will go into the later part of the morning when we will check out Tarangire National Park as it becomes busier with tourists and the sun gets warmer. Then, we proceed to Fig Tree Lodge for lunch and relaxation before taking a cultural trip to Mto Wa Mbu. Here we will visit farms and a waterfall and enjoy a bit of cycling and local food. After the activity, we will return to the lodge to freshen up and enjoy dinner.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will head to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as it is a transitway to Serengeti National Park. In Ngorongoro, we will stop at a designated viewpoint to enjoy the beautiful view and take photos before we continue the journey to Serengeti National Park. We will arrive in the afternoon, enjoy our lunch, and head out for an evening game drive. We will camp at Seronera Campsite.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti

After breakfast, we will go on a full-day game drive for your second day in the Serengeti. Today, we will explore areas further away and have an excellent chance to see animals. Later in the afternoon, we will return to our accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highland

After an early breakfast, we will do a game drive visiting various parts of the park. We will then return to the camp for lunch and prepare for the journey back to Ngorongoro. We will spend the night at Simba Campsite, situated on the top of the crater, ready for an early morning descent into the crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater on a journey to find black rhinos. Rhinos are the most difficult to spot in the beautiful crater. However, there is an abundance of animals to see here on the crater's floor. After lunch, we will do a game drive and ascend the crater to the camp before we head back to Arusha.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Excursion to Materuni and Kikuletwa

Enjoy Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa. These locations are perfect for traveler's that like to be more active and adventurous and learn about the local culture during their safari.

We start with a hike to Materuni Waterfalls to enjoy a refreshing dip in the water. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before unwinding in Kikuletwa hot springs. Finally, we will drop you off at the airport in the evening.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.