Professional Safaris

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$2,035 pp (USD)

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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 in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a representative from Professional Africa Safari, who will provide a briefing and escort you to your accommodation to drop off your luggage. After settling in, you'll return to Arusha town for an immersive cultural tour.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a breathtaking journey across the Great Rift Valley for a full day of game driving. Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its stunning scenery, featuring lush acacia forests, towering fig trees, and majestic mahogany trees. Here, you'll encounter a vibrant array of wildlife, including baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, buffalos, hippos, waterbucks, wildebeests, common warthogs, and more.
The landscapes surrounding Lake Manyara are truly mesmerizing, and the game drives along the lake offer incredible photo opportunities. After a fulfilling day in the park, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Hhando Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you'll set off for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Although the drive is long, the scenery along the way is breathtaking, making it a memorable experience for first-time visitors. As you enter the Serengeti, you'll understand why it is known in the local language as "endless plains." Spanning 6,900 square miles (18,000 square kilometers), the vast plains stretch to the horizon, challenging your perception of distance.
The Serengeti is home to the spectacular great migration, featuring two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various species of antelope. It's also a prime location for spotting big cats and large predators, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Many iconic scenes, such as the
famous river crossings, have been filmed here. After an exhilarating game drive, your guide will take you directly to your accommodation for dinner and a restful 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:
Matawi 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 National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to a full day in the Serengeti National Park, and we prioritize your preferences in planning the itinerary. Your guide will discuss the best timing for your activities, including game drives and wake-up times, to ensure a personalized experience.
For instance, you might choose to enjoy a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch, and then relax before embarking on an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you could opt for a full-day game drive, complete with a picnic lunch in the wilderness. After an exciting day of exploration, your guide will drive you to your accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Matawi Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After enjoying breakfast at your accommodation, you'll rise early to descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater floor for an unforgettable morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Home to approximately 25,000 animals, the crater provides some of the best game viewing in Tanzania. Within minutes, you'll encounter wildebeests, elands, lions, zebras, gazelles, elephants, blue monkeys, and many of the over 500 bird species that inhabit the area. With a bit of luck, you may even spot the endangered black rhino.
Following your exciting game drive, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch near the picturesque Hippo Lake. After lunch, you'll take a short game drive before ascending the crater and exiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Once the day’s adventures conclude, your driver will take you back to your accommodation for dinner and a restful 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:
Hhando Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at 8 AM and take you to Tarangire National Park. This park is renowned for its diverse landscape, featuring nine distinct vegetation zones. It's particularly famous for its ancient baobab trees, the largest trees on the continent, which dominate the scenery and dwarf the wildlife around them. The park's river teems with life, including a wide variety of birds, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. Tarangire is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania, offering unique opportunities to observe the interactions among elephant families.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Departure

Departure

Thank you for choosing our safari experience. As your journey with us comes to an end, we are happy to provide transportation to the airport at your preferred time. If you have a late evening departure, we invite you to join us for additional day tours, such as a peaceful walk to the waterfalls and hot springs. Alternatively, you can enjoy the amenities of our hotel, allowing for a relaxing conclusion to your adventure before you leave. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to accommodating your preferences on this final day with us.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
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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