6-Day Semi Luxury Safari (All-Year)

You will have an early breakfast and then we will depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River that flows through it. This 'river of warthogs' is the sole water source for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In certain areas, the vegetation is quite dense, comprising elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. The park is renowned for its elephant families, which are frequently seen gathering by the river. You might also spot giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely trailed by a variety of predators, such as lions and leopards. Tarangire is home to more breeding species of birds than any other place on Earth. Giant baobab trees, some over 200 years old, are scattered throughout the park. In the late afternoon, you will drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and proceed to Serengeti National Park with game viewing along the way. Serengeti is widely recognized as the most famous wildlife sanctuary globally, unparalleled in its natural beauty and scientific significance. It boasts the highest concentration of plains game in Africa. The migration is what the Serengeti is most renowned for. Every October and November, over a million wildebeest and approximately 200,000 zebras migrate south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains. They then move west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. The ancient instinct to move is so strong that no drought, gorge, or crocodile-infested river can deter them. Serengeti is indeed the iconic home of the great wildebeest migration. In the late afternoon, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and head to Ngorongoro Crater for a game viewing drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned as one of Africa’s most famous locations, boasting the highest density of wildlife on the continent. Often referred to as the ‘eighth Wonder of the World,’ the Crater has gained global recognition, drawing an increasing number of visitors annually. While encountering other vehicles is inevitable, you can expect exceptional wildlife sightings in a truly awe-inspiring setting. Ngorongoro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique experience unmatched elsewhere in Africa. It stands out as one of the prime locations in the country to observe the endangered black rhinoceros. The park is home to the entire Big Five and is especially known for its lion and Cape buffalo populations throughout the year. A packed lunch will be provided at a designated picnic area. Later, you will drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

You will have an early breakfast and then drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park for a game viewing drive. Your first encounter will be a sighting of large troupes of baboons. The park derives its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as ‘Emanyara’ in the local Maasai language. Patches of yellow fever trees are dotted around the grassy lake shores, and the Rift Valley wall is a prominent feature throughout. The entrance of the park is in a very special environment: a groundwater forest offering a beautiful change of scenery from the savannah-dominated parks. The lush green vegetation, tree-climbing lions, the soda lake inhabited with thousands of pink-hued flamingos, large water birds, troops of baboons, and the Rift Valley escarpment make your safari to this area unforgettable. Packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha in time for your homebound flight or a flight to Zanzibar.