Heart Of Africa Safari Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

ARK/JRO Airport - Arusha Town

ARK/JRO Airport - Arusha Town

Transfer JRO – Arusha Town: 1 hour

Schedule of the day: Your private driver guide will meet you at the airport when you arrive in Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha (ARK), and then take you to your lodging in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay before your safari departure the next day.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Airport/Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Airport/Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours

Schedule of the day: Our Safari guide, will pick you up from the Lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads.
The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park.

After your game drive, you will be transferred to your accommodation located in karatu village where you stop for the relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3-4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Transfer Karatu – Serengeti: 3 hours

Schedule of the day: We’ll leave for the Serengeti after breakfast. Lunch will be served to you in a convenient location within the park. Before you head to the camp, you will spend the remainder of the afternoon on a game drive. On the second day, you will go on a full-day game drive. The zebra, antelope, and wildebeest herds that migrate through the Serengeti are well-known. Prepare to witness local predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life.

Overnight stay at Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central.

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:
Baobab Serengeti Camp - Central
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro High lands

Serengeti - Ngorongoro High lands

Transfer Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater: 2 hours

Schedule of the day: Rise early, enjoy the breakfast, and then, with lunchboxes in hand, our safari guide will collect you from the camp and Embark the central Serengeti for the final game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Highlands in the late Afternoon, Once the Game drive is done you will be transferred to your accommodation Located in the crater rim for the relaxations, Dinner and Overnight stay while preparing for the next trip at the Crater.

The zebra, antelope, and wildebeest herds that migrate through the Serengeti are well-known. Prepare to witness local predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life.

Overnight stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp located inside the Crater Rim.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer from crater-karatu; 1hr
Schedule of the day: Start your day early with a hearty breakfast before heading out with packed lunchboxes. Your safari guide will pick you up from the camp and drive you to descends into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

Ngorongoro Crater feels like a hidden world formed two to three million years ago by a massive volcanic eruption. Enclosed by steep walls, it shelters open savannahs, acacia woodlands, sparkling lakes, and wetlands. This unique ecosystem supports one of Africa’s densest populations of large mammals. As you descend, you'll be surrounded by zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The Crater also offers one of the best chances to spot the rare and endangered black rhino grazing on the open plains. Every moment here is a window into the wild heart of Africa.

After the safari, you’ll head to a lodge in Karatu village for dinner and overnight rest 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
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara NP – Arusha Town

Lake Manyara NP – Arusha Town

Transfer Lake Manyara- ¬¬Arusha:2 hour

Schedule of the day: Start your day early with breakfast at the lodge before your safari guide picks you up for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with lunchboxes provided.

Lake Manyara is a small yet incredibly diverse park. Nestled beneath the dramatic cliffs of the Great Rift Escarpment, it stretches along the shores of a shallow alkaline lake that expands and contracts with the seasons. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and over 500 bird species, including thousands of flamingos. The dense evergreen forest, open grassy floodplains, and contrasting landscapes make this park a hidden gem rich in wildlife and scenic beauty.

After the game drive, you’ll be transferred to Arusha or the airport, marking the end of your safari.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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