Dancing Simba 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

Zanzibar to Serengeti

Zanzibar to Serengeti

You will fly from Zanzibar/Arusha to Serengeti National Park. On arrival, you will meet your safari guide from our company who will take you around to explore the famous Serengeti National Park. It offers a huge concentration of wild animals. Serengeti has more than 6 thousand lions, leopards, cheetahs, and all members of the Big Five, the great wildebeest migration, and thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. In two nights, you will have enough time to enjoy your safari with relaxing game drives and beautiful accommodations. You will enjoy your accommodation in a beautiful tented camp in Central Serengeti.

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:
Golden Safari Camps
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Central Serengeti to Western Serengeti

Central Serengeti to Western Serengeti

You will start your game drive to the western corridor looking for great wildebeest migration. Here, you will explore a lot of beautiful day. After breakfast, you'll depart to Western Serengeti these are the best times April, May, and June to witness this magic movement of wildebeests along with its partners, zebras, elands, and gazelles mill around the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, south of the Grumeti River. Harassed behind by lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas and ahead by giant Nile crocodiles, many of them get attacked on the river crossing while others detour it. But the beauty of the landscape, stretching without end beneath an infinite sky on a Serengeti West Safari, changes something within the watcher, who becomes more aware of the place of humankind within the drama of the animal world. You'll enjoy lunch in the western with wildebeest noise on every side. After lunch, you'll proceed with a game drive on the way to your accommodation.

Main Destination:
Western Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Mbalageti Serengeti
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning:
Early Morning Game Drive in Serengeti: Start your day with another early game drive to make the most of the cool morning hours when wildlife is most active.

Mid-Morning:
Drive to Ngorongoro Crater: After your morning game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 3-4 hours by road). This UNESCO World Heritage site is a stunning caldera filled with rich biodiversity. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to some of the densest populations of wildlife in Africa, including elephants, lions, zebras, and flamingos.

Afternoon:
Explore Ngorongoro Crater: Once at the Crater, descend to the floor of the caldera for a game drive. The Crater's unique ecosystem supports a large concentration of animals, and its isolated nature means the animals often stay in the area throughout the year. Keep an eye out for the endangered black rhino, which is one of the main attractions here.
Picnic Lunch or Crater Viewpoint: you’ll have lunch either in a scenic picnic area within the Crater.

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

Day 4

Hadzabe Tribe (Lake Eyasi)

Hadzabe Tribe (Lake Eyasi)

Morning:
Visit the Hadzabe Tribe: After breakfast, head to Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in the world. They live a traditional lifestyle and rely on hunting and foraging for survival. You may have the chance to join the Hadzabe in their daily activities, like hunting with bows and arrows, and learn about their fascinating customs and language.

Late Morning:
Explore the Local Area: After spending time with the Hadzabe, you can explore the surrounding area, including nearby villages and tribal communities. The Datoga people, who also reside in the region, are known for their distinctive beadwork and traditions, and you might get the opportunity to meet them as well.

Afternoon:
Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch or have a meal at a nearby lodge or restaurant.
Relaxing Afternoon: Depending on your schedule, you could take a walk around Lake Eyasi, known for its birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans. Later Head to Jangwani Lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Jangwani River View
  • Mid-range cottage located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Tarangire to Zanzibar

Tarangire to Zanzibar

Morning:
Early Morning Game Drive in Tarangire: After breakfast, take an early-morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, which is famous for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. The park is less crowded compared to others, making it a perfect spot to observe wildlife in a tranquil setting. You’ll also encounter giraffes, zebras, lions, and possibly even the elusive leopard.

Afternoon:
Lunch in Tarangire: Enjoy a lunch break at one of the park's picnic areas or a lodge within the park. Relax and enjoy the surrounding nature before heading out for your final game drive. Later afternoon you will be driven to Arusha airport, your trip will conclude with your return to the island.

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:
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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