Cari Local African Safaris

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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

Zazibar to Arusha

Zazibar to Arusha

Begin your tour with an air transfer from Zanzibar to Arusha. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our friendly representative and expert driver guide will warmly welcome you. You'll then be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.

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

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your driver guide will pick you up around 08:00 hrs for a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Located in northern Tanzania, the park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive and a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to your accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, 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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti

Karatu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, check out from your accommodation in Karatu and embark on a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Derived from the Maasai word “Siringiti,” meaning endless plains, Serengeti spans approximately 14,763 square kilometers and hosts over 2 million mammals. Witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes traverse the land. Enjoy lunch at a picnic site before continuing your game drive. In the evening, head to your accommodation for refreshments, 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:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

From Serorera to North Serengeti & The Great River Crossing

From Serorera to North Serengeti & The Great River Crossing

After an early breakfast at your central Serengeti accommodation, you’ll drive to the northern part of the park, known as Kogatende, to follow the Great Migration. Here, over a million wildebeests, along with thousands of zebras and antelopes, cross the Mara River, with crocodiles lurking in wait. Enjoy lunch within the park, and after further game viewing, head back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Explore North Serengeti & The Great Migration

Explore North Serengeti & The Great Migration

After breakfast, start your day with an early morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti, where you will follow the Great Migration as wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes attempt to cross the Mara River. If you’re lucky, you may witness thrilling moments like predator kills or crocodiles hunting along the riverbank. At around 12:30 pm, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park. After lunch, continue your game drive, observing the rich wildlife until the evening. Finally, you will drive back to your accommodation for refreshments, dinner, and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

North Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

North Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart from the North Serengeti and begin your drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Serengeti plains and the surrounding landscapes. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, awaits with its rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking views and prepare for an exciting exploration of the crater in the coming days. After a day of travel, relax at your accommodation with 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:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing to Arusha

After an early breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, nearly 600 meters deep, for an exciting game drive. The crater is renowned for being one of the best places in East Africa to spot the endangered black rhino, completing the Big 5. In addition to rhinos, you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, lion prides, gazelles, impalas, kudus, waterbucks, buffalos, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your game drive into the late afternoon. Afterward, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for the evening.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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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