Tanzania Safari Guide For Wildlife Adventures

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Settle in and relax after your journey, enjoying the comfortable lodge or hotel surroundings. This day is designed for rest and preparation, allowing you to recharge before the exciting safari adventures that begin the following day. You may take a short walk around the lodge area, enjoy a meal, or simply unwind while soaking in the local atmosphere of Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

Meals at own expense

Drinks not included

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Arusha National Park for your first safari experience. The park features diverse landscapes, including savannah, forest, and volcanic craters, with abundant wildlife. Begin with a guided walking safari, getting up close to giraffes, zebras, and colobus monkeys, followed by a game drive to spot buffaloes, waterbucks, and bushbucks near the streams. Mount Meru provides a stunning backdrop for photography throughout the day. After a full day of wildlife viewing and nature walks, return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight, preparing for the next adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit

June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season

July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather

June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Non-alcoholic drinks

After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside, with opportunities to see local villages along the way. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and numerous bird species. In the evening, check into your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the beauty of the park.

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

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Tarangire Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 4, immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Embark on an early morning game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy the park’s diverse scenery, from dry riverbeds to lush floodplains, offering excellent photography opportunities. Midday, take a break for refreshments and relax amidst the wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure, exploring hidden corners of the park before returning to your lodge or campsite for a peaceful evening under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

After an early breakfast in Mto wa Mbu, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, passing rolling hills, farmland, and traditional villages. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive in the park’s vast plains, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. Capture the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife as the sun sets. In the evening, check into your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, immersing yourself in the heart of Africa’s wildlife.

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

Accommodation:

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge

Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 6, depart from Mto wa Mbu and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, a land of endless plains and abundant wildlife. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and glimpses of local villages, capturing the heart of rural Tanzania. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests roaming freely across the savannah. As the sun sets, take in the breathtaking views of the vast plains before returning to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge

Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 7, enjoy a full day exploring the heart of Serengeti National Park, famed for its abundant wildlife and sweeping savannahs. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators and herbivores in action. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of zebras and wildebeests as you traverse the park’s diverse landscapes. Pause for refreshments and take in the stunning scenery, capturing unforgettable moments on camera. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure, discovering hidden corners of the Serengeti before returning to your lodge or camp for a peaceful evening under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Misako Serengeti Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 8, enjoy your final full day in the iconic Serengeti National Park. Begin early with a morning game drive, witnessing the incredible diversity of wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to elephants and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Explore different areas of the park, taking in the endless savannahs, acacia woodlands, and breathtaking vistas. Pause for a scenic picnic or refreshments amidst the wilderness. In the late afternoon, soak up the beauty of the Serengeti as the sun sets over the plains, capturing unforgettable memories before returning to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Misako Serengeti Camp

Luxury tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 9, begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, exploring areas you may have missed and spotting wildlife at their most active. See lions lounging, elephants grazing, and herds of zebras and wildebeests moving across the plains. Enjoy a mid-morning stop for refreshments while taking in the park’s breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, continue your safari adventure before departing the Serengeti, carrying unforgettable memories of its vast landscapes and incredible wildlife as you head toward your next destination.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge

Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 10, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, spotting wildlife in their natural habitat one last time. Witness lions, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest roaming freely across the iconic plains. After your safari, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the scenic Karatu, passing through picturesque landscapes and traditional villages. Upon arrival, take in breathtaking views of the highlands and relax at your lodge, preparing for the next day’s adventure exploring the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 11, descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Enjoy a full-day game drive within this vast caldera, home to lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and countless other species. Explore the crater floor’s diverse habitats, from grasslands to swamps, while observing wildlife against the backdrop of dramatic crater walls. Pause for a picnic or refreshments amidst the stunning scenery. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge, reflecting on a day filled with unforgettable sights and wildlife encounters.

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

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On day 12, visit the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse wildlife set against a scenic backdrop of acacia woodlands and the lake. Enjoy a morning game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, baboons, and colorful birdlife. Afterward, depart the park and journey back to Arusha, taking in the scenic landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, conclude your unforgettable safari adventure, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters and memories made throughout your journey across Tanzania.

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

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks