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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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

You’ll be picked up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and set off for Tarangire National Park, where you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. As Tanzania's third-largest national park, Tarangire is renowned for its striking baobab trees, which tower over the landscape, creating a dramatic backdrop for the wildlife that roams beneath them. The Tarangire River, the heart of the park, attracts large herds of elephants, making it one of the best places to witness these magnificent creatures. During your game drive, keep an eye out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalo, oryx, elands, giraffes, and zebras. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you’ll return to your lodge, where a delicious dinner will be waiting to end your day on a perfect note.

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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you will begin your journey towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, traveling through the vast, open plains that stretch endlessly before you. The Serengeti is often regarded as the most remarkable wildlife sanctuary on the planet, renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and the iconic Great Migration. As you approach the park, you’ll be immersed in its breathtaking landscapes, where the horizon seems to merge with the sky, and the rhythm of the wild beats all around you.

Upon arrival, you will embark on an afternoon game drive through the Serengeti’s expansive grasslands. This is your chance to witness the spectacular wildlife that calls this area home, including the massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, often seen moving across the plains in search of grazing grounds.

The day concludes with a peaceful night’s rest, where you can listen to the sounds of the wilderness around you and recharge for the next day of adventure.

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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

Full-Day in Serengeti National Park

Your full-day game drive will begin at 8:00 AM after a satisfying breakfast. Today, you will explore the central Serengeti, specifically the famous Seronera area, known for its abundant wildlife and incredible scenery. The Serengeti National Park, a premier safari destination, is world-renowned for its impressive populations of lions and leopards, and the Seronera region is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the entire park.

At the heart of this area is the Seronera River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of animals, making it an exceptional spot for wildlife viewing. During the off-season of the Great Migration, the region is home to numerous lion prides that thrive in this area, offering visitors the opportunity to witness the fascinating dynamics of these powerful predators. The interactions between lion prides, as well as their survival strategies, make for some of the best wildlife experiences in Africa, available year-round.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

You'll wake up early in the morning, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, a hot balloon ride, and then leave with a packed breakfast to make sure you will not stay hungry so that you can enjoy the game drive while you are comfortable. Here, you will have a great chance to see hunting because predators are more active during the night and early morning. They hunt a lot at that time. You will drive out of central Serengeti to the eastern looking for cheetahs, lions on the rock, and many other animals. Remember, we drive to the controlled area out of the crowd of another safari jeep) for a game drive to witness the spectacular sunrise over the Serengeti. The game drive will continue until early afternoon. Either return to your accommodation for a hot lunch or take a packed lunch with you. Then, you'll return to Serengeti and park all your stuff then drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route seeing more lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and hyenas.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Wild Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, your safari guide will take you on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend over 600 meters into the caldera to experience the incredible wildlife that inhabits this unique ecosystem. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a year-round haven for a diverse range of animals, thanks to its consistent supply of water and abundant vegetation.

One of the highlights of Ngorongoro Crater is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which often requires a sharp eye to spot. The crater’s rich biodiversity provides a fantastic opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to witness these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat.

During your visit, you'll also stop at Lake Magadi, a large shallow alkaline lake in the southwest corner of the crater. This picturesque lake attracts large flocks of flamingos, offering a great opportunity for birdwatching and photography.

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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 am after a luscious breakfast. The destination for today is Arusha via Manyara National Park where you will have a half-day game drive. As you enter the national park by 9 am, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till mid-afternoon with a small break for a picnic lunch

During the game drive, watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons, and blue monkeys. Another spectacle of the Lake Manyara National Park is the tree-climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. By mid-afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off at your preferred location by about 6 pm. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your guide and will drop at your hotel.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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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