Friendship African Adventure Safari

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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

Arrive anytime at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)/ or Arusha Airport. The private transfer from the Airport to the hotel in Arusha will be waiting for you.
If time permits, you will have short Panoramic Town Tour
Dinner and overnight at Forest Hill Hotel.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Forest Hill Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Breakfast at leisure, Then Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals Such as Elephants and Buffalos. Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

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:
Marera Valley 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

Karatu to Ndutu Area

Karatu to Ndutu Area

The journey from Karatu to the Ndutu area typically takes about 2 to 3 hours by car.
Once you arrive, the Ndutu area offers incredible opportunities for game drives, especially in the afternoon. You'll likely encounter a variety of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs
You will enjoy hot lunch at the Lodge, then proceed with Pm game drive until sunset
Dinner and overnight Nyikani Migration Camp.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Ndutu Area

Ndutu Area

Depart for full day game drive around Ndutu Area,
You might get a chance to witness wildebeest calves being born during the calving season, witnessing the circle of life and predator-prey interactions.
Visit the Great Lake Ndutu, and have the opportunity to spot a wide range of wildlife, including impalas, crocodiles, hippos, and the Big Five (lion, leopard, and many more)
Meals and overnight at Nyikani Migration Camp.

Main Destination:
Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Accommodation:
Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Ndutu to Central Serengeti

Ndutu to Central Serengeti

Drive to Central Serengeti, Full day exploring this park.
Serengeti is famous for is residents animals including big pride of lions.
Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at Enkirari Wilderness Camp.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival descend into the crater. The crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals, which means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhino.
Enjoy your picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Late afternoon you will ascend the crater walls and drive for overnight stay at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

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:
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Karatu to Lake Eyasi

Karatu to Lake Eyasi

Early morning you will drive to the dwelling of the famous Hadzabe tribe in the Bush for cultural Interaction
The Bushmen, or more accurately the Hadza people, are one of the last remaining groups of traditional hunter-gatherers in Africa, and they reside around Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania

The Hadza are hunter-gatherers who rely on hunting wild game (such as antelope, birds, and small mammals) and gathering fruits, honey, tubers, and wild plants for food.
They are skilled at using bows and arrows, often hunting in groups or individually, and their deep knowledge of the land and its wildlife has been passed down through generations.

After lunch you will drive back to Arusha and onwards to the airport in good time for your flight to next destination.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not 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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