This Tanzania Wildlife Safari takes you to the stunning and beautiful famous Parks of Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater / Olduvai Gorge. All these parks have so much to offer and you won’t have a dull moment as you will be a washed with so much to see; from the beautiful rolling savannah plains, forests, swamps, the Great Rift Valley to the wildlife and birds, not forgetting visiting the interesting Masaai people, in these parks you will indeed feel the African wild setting.
Parks visited (Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater / Olduvai Gorge)
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
1. Transfer to Tarangire National Park and afternoon game drive
2. Transfer to Serengeti National Park and afternoon game drive
3. Morning safari game drives and transfer to Ngorongoro National Park / Visit Olduvai Gorge
4. Morning safari game drive and departure to Arusha airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha -Tarangire National Park
After your breakfast our tour guide will pick you from your accommodation and start your journey to Tarangire National Park. It is approximately 120 km to the park which is about 2 hours drive. The park has large elephant populations and this is due to the constant water flow from the Tarangire River. Tarangire National Park is easily distinguishable due to the presence of the huge baobab and Acacia trees. The park is along the annual migratory route of thousands of wild animals which include; thousands of elephants, wildebeest, gazelles and zebras to mention but a few. You will have your parked lunch at a picnic setting before embarking on a wonderful safari game drive. With so much to see on these beautiful plains only time will cut you off to head towards the lodge for your dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options (full board)
Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Moderate: Tarangire Maramboi Camp
Tented Camps & Lodges: Lake Burunge Tented Camp
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Game park
After breakfast, drive towards one of the most famous African safari parks, the Serengeti National Game park- simply meaning “endless plains”. As you embark on this journey the beauty of these endless plains is there to see. Journey time is around 4 hours; you will arrive in time for your picnic lunch as you comprehend the sheer beauty of your surroundings.
Serengeti National Game Park measures at about 18,000 km2 and is home to more than two million wildebeests, zebras, antelopes including Impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. While on your Tanzania Wildlife Safari, it is always fascinating witnessing a big hunt in this classic park. Boosting a big number of predators, the wildebeests are always on a run, breaking away from Lions, Crocodiles in the rivers, Leopards that roam in the grasses. You may also see Jackals, Foxes, monkeys, baboons, African civets and hyrax. You will enjoy your afternoon game drive and thereafter retire to your preferred lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options (full board)
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp
Budget: Usanja Camp
Day3: Serengeti National Game Park transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast and enjoy one more game drive and of course it’s never easy to leave this beautiful park. After the morning drive, transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation area. Make a stopover at the famous Olduvai Gorge; this Gorge is famous because it was here that anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of “early man”. Journey time lasts between two to four hours.Continue with your drive, arriving in the evening and check in to your preferred accommodation. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options (full board)
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge
Budget: Plantation Lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater transfer to Arusha or Airport
This is the last day of your Tanzania Wildlife safari. After breakfast transfer to Ngorongoro crater NP for the morning game drive. The Park has one of the highest wildlife population densities on the African continent. Ngorongoro Crater is home to thousands of animals including the rare black rhino which is highly endangered on the African continent. With its abundant water supply throughout the year, the Park supports large numbers of wildebeest, elephants, zebra, black rhino, buffalo, warthog, elands, hippos, and different types of Antelopes. The park has large numbers of predators including; lions, leopards, jackals, hyenas and cheetahs.
The park also has one of the largest calderas and in it are several water bodies, grasslands, forests and swamps. It is because of this ecosystem that this National Park has one of the highest wildlife population densities in the world.
Neighboring this park are the Maasai pastoralists who live side by side with wildlife in this park. Cattle keeping is their main form of occupation though they also engage in community tourism to earn an extra income.
After the game drive, set out for your lunch and depart to the airport for your flight home. It is a 5 hours drive to the airport and this marks the end of your safari.
Tour inclusions
Airport transfers
Transportation in 4×4 pop up roof safari vehicle
English speaking guide throughout your safari
Meals
Drinking water on board (safari vehicle)
Full board accommodation
All national park fees
All activities are paid for except optional ones
Tour exclusions
Accommodation upon arrival can be arranged on request.
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Travel insurance
