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:
Heart of Africa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer from Karatu To Central Serengeti National Park

Transfer from Karatu To Central 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 Kontiki Serengeti Camp located inside the park.

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

Day 4

Transfer from Central serengeti to Northern Serengeti for Migration

Transfer from Central serengeti to Northern Serengeti for Migration

Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti: 3 hours

Schedule Of the day: Following an early start and a delicious breakfast, we will journey to the Northern Serengeti, the location of the Great Migration and the Mara River.

Our safari guide will locate the ideal location for the Great Migration. The Great Migration is the term used to describe the movement of Millions of zebras, wildebeests, and other species across the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses the Mara River, which is teeming with crocodiles. The best months to visit are July through early October each year.

Overnight stay at Heritage Mara Camp located inside the Northern Serengeti National park.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Heritage Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Northern Serengeti for Migration then transfer to central serengeti late afternoon

Northern Serengeti for Migration then transfer to central serengeti late afternoon

Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti: 3 hours

Schedule of the day: Following an early breakfast, we will continue our Northern Serengeti game drives, with a focus on the Great Migration. After that, we make our way to the Central Serengeti and stay overnight. The Great Migration is the term used to describe the movement of zebras, wildebeests, and other species across the Mara River to the Masai Mara in Kenya. Migration crosses the Mara River, which is teeming with crocodiles. The best time of year is always from July until the start of October.

Overnight stay at Kontiki Serengeti Camp located inside the central serengeti.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater: 2 hours

Schedule of the day: Rise early for breakfast, then set off with lunchboxes as your safari guide takes you into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
Ngorongoro Crater feels like a forgotten world. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption 2–3 million years ago, it now shelters vast savannahs, acacia woodlands, lakes, and wetlands. Home to one of Africa’s densest populations of large mammals, the Crater offers an unforgettable wildlife experience. As you descend, you’ll encounter zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species. This is also one of the best places to spot the rare black rhino roaming the open plains.

After the adventure, you’ll head to a lodge in Karatu village for 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:
Farm of Dreams 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 Manyara National Park - Airport

Lake Manyara National Park - Airport

Transfer Lake Manyara – Arusha: 2Hrs

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

Lake Manyara is a small yet remarkably diverse park. Nestled beneath the towering Great Rift Escarpment, it stretches along a seasonal salt lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. Despite its narrow size, the park offers rich habitats—from evergreen forests to open plains home to elephants, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

After the drive, you'll be transferred to Arusha or the airport, concluding 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)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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