Zanzibar
Arusha
Mid-range
Wildlife, Bush safari
International arrivals through Zanzibar, Couples, Friends
Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, drive safari
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
This safari adventure launches from Zanzibar to the famous safari circuit of Northern Tanzania. The tour covers Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, giving enough time for proper game viewing without long transitions between destinations. Expect changing ecosystems throughout the week, from Tarangire’s baobab-dotted country and dry river valleys to the open grasslands of Serengeti and the enclosed crater floor of Ngorongoro. Wildlife activity changes noticeably from one ecosystem to another, which keeps the experience unique from start to finish.
A Morning Flight From Zanzibar Brings You To Arusha Where Your Safari Guide Receives You For The Drive Toward Tarangire National Park. The Park Covers Roughly 2,850 Sq Km And Is Widely Recognised For Its Old Baobab Trees, Large Elephant Population, And Seasonal Concentration Of Wildlife Near The Tarangire River. Game Viewing Begins Soon After Entering The Gate, With Chances Of Seeing Giraffes, Zebras, Buffaloes, Warthogs, And Lion Prides Resting Beneath Acacia Shades During The Warmer Hours Of The Day. Midday Lunch Is Served At A Designated Picnic Site Inside The Park Before Continuing With An Afternoon Game Drive Through Different Sections Of The Park. By Late Afternoon, You Proceed To The Lodge For Dinner And A Peaceful Evening
Lunch and Dinner
Tarangire Safari Lodge Or Tented Camp
The Drive Toward Serengeti Takes Most Of The Day, Though It Rarely Feels Repetitive Due To The Changing Terrain Along The Route. You Pass Through The Ngorongoro Highlands Before Descending Into The Wider Serengeti Ecosystem, An Area Extending Close To 14,763 Sq Km. Wildlife Sightings Often Begin Well Before Reaching The Central Part Of The Park, With Scattered Groups Of Antelope, Giraffes, And Predators Along The Road Networks. Lunch Is Carried As Packed Meals And Served At A Public Picnic Site During The Journey. By Afternoon, The Landscape Opens Into Long Grass Plains And Granite Kopjes That Define The Seronera Area. This Section Of The Park Holds Resident Wildlife Throughout Much Of The Year, Including Lions, Hyenas, Cheetahs, And Large Herds Of Herbivores. Arrival At Camp Is Expected Before Sunset.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Central Serengeti Lodge Or Tented Camp
Today Allows More Time Inside Central Serengeti, Which Usually Improves The Quality Of Game Viewing. The Seronera Region Contains One Of The Highest Concentrations Of Resident Wildlife In The Ecosystem Due To Its Water Sources And Permanent Grazing Grounds. Much Of The Day Is Spent Exploring River Valleys, Kopjes, And Open Plains Where Predators Are Regularly Seen During Different Hours Of The Day.
An Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari Is Available This Morning At Extra Cost And Requires Advance Booking. Lunch Is Served At The Lodge Before Returning To The Field For Another Game Drive Later In The Afternoon. Besides The Larger Mammals, The Area Also Supports Secretary Birds, Ostriches, Jackals, And Numerous Smaller Species Often Missed During Shorter Safaris. Dinner Follows Back At Camp In Evening.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Central Serengeti Lodge Or Tented Camp
The Morning Begins With A Final Game Drive In Serengeti Before Departing Toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife Activity Is Usually Steady During The Cooler Hours, Particularly Around The Seronera Drainage Channels Where Predators Often Remain Active Longer Into The Morning. The Drive Toward Ngorongoro Shifts From Open Plains Into Cooler Highland Terrain With Denser Vegetation And Occasional Maasai Settlements Along The Roadside. Packed Lunch Is Served During The Journey Before Continuing Toward The Crater Rim Area. Ngorongoro Conservation Area Covers Approximately 8,292 Sq Km And Supports Both Wildlife Protection And Pastoral Communities Within The Same Landscape. Arrival At The Lodge Is Normally Scheduled For Late Afternoon, Leaving Enough Time To Rest, Enjoy Views Over The Highlands, And Prepare For The Crater Descent Planned For The Following Day.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Ngorongoro Lodge Or Tented Camp
An Early Descent Into Ngorongoro Crater Places You Inside One Of The Most Concentrated Wildlife Areas In East Africa. The Crater Floor Measures About 260 Sq Km And Supports Year Round Water Sources That Attract A Wide Range Of Animals Within A Relatively Compact Area. Morning Game Viewing May Include Lions, Buffaloes, Spotted Hyenas, Hippos, Zebras, Wildebeests, And, With Luck, Black Rhinos Grazing In The Open Sections Of The Crater. Picnic Lunch Is Served Near The Hippo Pool Before Continuing With Another Short Game Drive During The Afternoon. Compared To The Open Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Offers Denser Wildlife Viewing Within Shorter Driving Distances. By Late Afternoon, You Ascend The Crater Road And Continue Toward Karatu For Dinner And Overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Karatu Lodge
The Final Day Remains Relatively Relaxed After Several Long Safari Drives Earlier In The Week. Following Breakfast At The Lodge, You Depart Karatu And Continue Toward Arusha Through The Agricultural Districts Of Northern Tanzania Where Coffee Farms, Roadside Markets, And Small Trading Centres Become More Frequent Along The Highway. Depending On Flight Schedules, There May Be Time For Lunch In Arusha Or A Short Stop For Last Minute Shopping Before Airport Transfer Arrangements. The Drive Also Offers A Clearer Impression Of Daily Local Life. Upon Arrival In Arusha, You Are Transferred Either To Kilimanjaro International Airport For Onward Departure Or To A Hotel Arranged For Post Safari Accommodation.
Breakfast and Lunch
