Gowitos Safaris and Holidays

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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 into Arusha Tanzania

Arrive into Arusha Tanzania

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our dedicated safari manager will warmly welcome you to Tanzania. You’ll be escorted in a comfortable private vehicle to your lodge, where you’ll check in and unwind for the remainder of the day. A detailed pre-safari briefing will be provided either during the journey or upon your arrival at the lodge.

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Today, you’ll depart from Arusha, the hub for safaris in Northern Tanzania, and journey along the picturesque Arusha-Dodoma highway toward Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you may stop at a supermarket (if needed) for any last-minute personal items. The scenic drive through the Maasai Steppe takes approximately two hours. Upon arrival at the park, your driver will handle the entry formalities at the gate before you embark on your first thrilling game drive.

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:
Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast around 8:00 am, you’ll set off for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you along the crater rim before descending to the other side, offering a bumpy but enjoyable “African massage” as you travel through Maasai villages. At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you can take a short walk to a viewpoint for breathtaking views of the Serengeti’s endless plains. A hot lunch will be provided either at the gate or along the way, with a beautiful setup arranged by your guide in the heart of the bush. Serengeti National Park boasts the highest concentration of wildlife on Earth, and you’ll have the freedom to explore until evening. As the day comes to a close, you’ll head to your tented camp or lodge for a delicious dinner and a comfortable 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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After enjoying breakfast at your camp, you’ll check out and head out for one final game drive in the Serengeti. You’ll explore the wildlife-rich Seronera River Valley or other areas of the park as guided by your expert safari guide. Your guide will stay connected with other guides via the high-frequency radios installed in the safari vehicle, ensuring you visit the best spots for wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, you’ll leave the Serengeti and make your way back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll check in at a lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – back to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater – back to Arusha

Breakfast at your lodge you will descend early in to the Crater floor for game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier you descend to the Crater floor so you may descend after breakfast or even with a packed breakfast in order to be at the Crater floor as early as you can and better your chances of seeing the rare animals like Black Rhinos with a little luck. Spend the better part of the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater until lunchtime. Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 to 650-meter-high walls is like a natural zoo with the highest concentration of wild animals and it is here where you can even spot the Big Five even in one day if lucky enough. After picnic lunch which you will most likely take at the hippo poolside designated picnic site, you will drive up the Crater rim and out of the Conservation area. You will return to Arusha where you will arrive later in the afternoon.

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:
Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Kilimanjaro Airport

Kilimanjaro Airport

This day our driver will take you to the Airport for your flight Back home and this will be the end of your trip in Tanzania for this time.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Gowitos Safaris and Holidays, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Gowitos Safaris and Holidays.