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). The private transfer from the Airport to the hotel in Arusha will be waiting for you.
On arrival in Arusha, if time permits you will do a short panoramic tour of the town, visit the maasai market.
Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Arusha.

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

Day 2

Arusha to Lake Manyara

Arusha to Lake Manyara

Breakfast and with Picnic Lunch Boxes, 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 Karatu Area.

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 - North Serengeti

Karatu - North Serengeti

We start the day early in the morning, With Packed Lunch Boxes driving to North Serengeti with game viewing enroute.
Driving along the northwestern border of Serengeti National Park, Grumeti serves as a crucial migration corridor, offering sightings of vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Dinner and overnight at North Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern 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:
Baobab Serengeti Camp - North
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Game Drive along Mara River

Game Drive along Mara River

Depart for full day game drive around North Serengeti,
Follow the wildebeest migration route at Mara river, to witness the crossing
Game drive along mara river, and have the opportunity to spot a wide range of wildlife, including impalas, crocodiles, hippos, and the Big Five (lion, leopard, and many more)
You can opt to come back to the lodge for hot lunch, or take a packed lunch to have more time for game viewing
Meals and overnight at North Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Baobab Serengeti Camp - North
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

North to Central Serengeti

North 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 Central Serengeti.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Suenos de Africa Luxury 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, rhino and leopard (if you are lucky).
Enjoy your picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
Late afternoon you will ascend the crater walls and drive to Karatu Area, dinner and 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:
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

Lake Eyasi - Departure

Lake Eyasi - Departure

Early morning you will drive to the dwelling of the famous Hadzabe people 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:
  • 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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