Friendship African Adventure Safari

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$2,090 to $2,321 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

Arrival

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a private transfer to your hotel in Arusha will be waiting for you.

You can take an optional short panoramic tour of the town, which includes a visit to the Maasai market.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Arusha Serena Hotel.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Arusha National Park

Arusha to Arusha National Park

Start your day with breakfast, then drive for approximately 1 to Arusha National Park

You will start your adventure with a walking Safari in the park.
Arusha Park offers a chance to explore its diverse ecosystems on foot, with the guidance of experienced park rangers. It's one of the few places in Tanzania where you can safely walk in the wilderness, offering a more intimate experience with nature compared to traditional safaris.

After lunch you will continue with Pm game drive in Arusha national park
A game drive in Arusha National Park provides a memorable experience, combining diverse landscapes, and wildlife.
The Great Momella Lakes, shallow, alkaline lakes are teeming with wading birds, including flamingos, making them a birdwatcher's paradise
Not forgetting the Ngurdoto Crater, known for its dense populations of elephants, hippos, and buffaloes.
Evening drive to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Arusha Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to Tarangire National Park for excellent game viewing. Although it is a relatively small park, Tarangire offers spectacular sights. During the Dry season, the park comes alive as wildlife and birdlife gather around the Tarangire River, a permanent water source. Here, you will have the opportunity to see large herds of elephants, which is why Tarangire is nicknamed the "land of elephants.”

In the late afternoon, we will drive to the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay at Acacia Farm Lodge.

Distance: 120km (75mi)
Travel time: 2 hours.

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:
Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast at your lodge, you will drive down into the crater. The crater's walls create a natural sanctuary for the animals, providing ample opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo and rhinos. However, you do not see giraffes here, as their long legs struggle with the steep sides of the crater.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

In the late afternoon, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to the lodge for 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:
Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mto wa Mbu to Arusha

Mto wa Mbu to Arusha

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before departing for a short tour of Mto wa Mbu village and its craft market. Afterwards, drive back to Arusha and proceed to the airport on time for your departure flight.

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