- TARANGIRE + LAKE MANYARA + SERENGETI + NGORONGORO CRATER
WHEN TO GO – SEASONS
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Northern Tanzania’s wilderness is usually green and full of life at this time of year. The predators are all here to be seen. Rains in the southern Serengeti have drawn the herds south to exploit the nutrient rich short grass plains. Down in Tarangire there is a number of resident game year around. The wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater is abundant as well. There is usually a medium number of visitors at this time of year.
Northern Tanzania’s wilderness is usually green and full of life at this time of year. The predators are all here to be seen. Rains in the southern Serengeti have drawn the herds south to exploit the nutrient rich short grass plains. Down in Tarangire there is a number of resident game year around. The wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater is abundant as well. There is usually a medium number of visitors at this time of year.
In March, there is usually a low number of visitors at this time of year. Northern Tanzania’s wilderness is usually green and full of life at this time of year. The predators are all here to be seen. Rains in the southern Serengeti have drawn the herds south to exploit the nutrient rich short grass plains. Down in Tarangire there is a number of resident game year around. The wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater is abundant as well.
In April you may experience more rain than other times of year, but generally there are fewer safari vehicles and still abundant wildlife. The wilderness are shades of vibrant greens. This is one of the best times to explore the eastern Serengeti plains and the abundant wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater.
In May there is more rain than other times of year, but generally there are fewer safari vehicles and still abundant wildlife. The wildernesses are green. This is also a fine time to explore the eastern Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro craters abundant wildlife.
June is the beginning of dry and cold season, chilling especially at night and morning. This time of the year Tarangire offers less wildlife numbers than previous months. The Serengeti migration herds will be meandering between center and western and wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater is a must see. The number of safari vehicles is medium in June.
The region is usually dry, and the grass turns yellow. At Tarangire and Serengeti masses of wild game gather along the rivers and water ponds. Much wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. The number of people in the parks is high in this season.
The region is usually dry, and the grass turns yellow. At Tarangire and Serengeti masses of wild game gather along the rivers and water ponds. Much wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. The number of people in the parks is high in this season.
The region is usually dry, and the grass turns yellow. At Tarangire and Serengeti masses of wild game gather along the rivers and water ponds. Much wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater. The number of people in the parks is high in this season.
In October the region is completely dried out. Serengeti and Tarangire wildlife only gather at water sources to quench their thirst. A medium number of visitors are in the parks at this time.
A season of short rains usually occurs at anytime during November and December. Showers generally happen in the night and are short lived. Temperatures are warm during the day and can drop considerably at night. The first thunder showers start to build over the Serengeti rolling plains and relieve the wild residents from the dry habitat. In Tarangire there are a number of resident game year around. The Ngorongoro crater is abundant with wildlife. The number of visitors in the parks are low in November.
A season of short rains usually occurs at any time during November and December. Showers generally happen in the night and are short lived. Temperatures are warm during the day and can drop considerably at night. The first thunder showers start to build over the Serengeti rolling plains and relieve the wild residents from the dry habitat. In Tarangire there are a number of resident game year around. The Ngorongoro crater is abundant with wildlife. The number of visitors in the parks are medium in December.
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation Level: Mid range-Tented Camp and Lodges.
Upon your arrival to Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our airport representative and transferred to your city hotel for your itinerary briefing. A refreshing overnight stay, before embarking on your adventure.
Arusha / Tarangire Nationa Park
Driving distance 118km – 2hrs
Safari starts after an early breakfast. The pristine rolling countryside dotted with baobab trees, seems to dwarf the grazing animals beneath them. A river flowing in the middle of the park invites animal herds near and far. The setting is picturesque with elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and impalas living abundantly at the river.
Tarangire also inhabits a number of bird species, of which most are endemic.
A refreshing picnic lunch will be served. Thereafter we will continue game viewing until sunset. We will retire to the lodge for dinner and enjoy the magnificent surrounding nature.
-Overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge
Tarangire National Park / Serengeti National Park
Driving distance 226km – 5hrs
Safari commences after breakfast. Let’s head towards the Serengeti, via the spectacular endless Maasai steppe. The volcanic soda lake based along the Great Rift Valley is an amazing sight to see. It is vitalizing to witness the wonderous rim of the Ngorongoro crater. Vast open grasslands make a sanctuary for many wildlife species.
In the afternoon we will break for a nutritious picnic lunch. Then we will continue game driving through some magnificent habitats. By sundown we will head to camp for dinner and siesta.
-Overnight stay at Hippo Trail Tented Camp.
Full Day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park
First, we will energize with a nutritious breakfast. Then we will experience the interior rolling plain. High quality game viewing in an intimate atmosphere where elephant, giraffe, buffalo, topi, hartebeest, warthog and gazelle roam freely. This wilderness feeds many bird, mammal and reptile species.
In the afternoon lunch will be served in the bush, before continuing a miraculous drive through the Serengeti.
-Overnight stay at Hippo Trail Tented camp
Serengeti National Park / Ngorogoro
Driving distance 110km – 2hrs
Discover what creeps and prowls through the night. We plan to venture the Serengeti before sunrise. Very often early morning drives are adorned with the rhythms of the nocturnal animal life. The open plains are not the only scenario for wildlife sighting. After a lovely morning drive, we will return to the camp for breakfast. Thereafter you will depart for some more game viewing.
Picnic lunch will be served at the open plains, before exiting the Serengeti. Next, we will visit a Maasai village. You will learn the awe-inspiring traditions of this fascinating tribe. After a local dance and other Maasai activities, we will continue towards the rim of the Ngorongoro crater and arrive at the lodge for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Rhino lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater / Marera Valley Lodge
Driving distance 20km
Let’s drift down to the crater floor, optional, perhaps after an early breakfast or carry a picnic breakfast and serve it at the crater floor.
Let’s view the world’s largest unflooded & unbroken caldera still intact. Abundant pastures and great sources of water provide life to a diverse range of wildlife. Including wildebeests, zebras, gazelle, buffalos, eland, hartebeest, elephant and waterbuck. The Black Rhino is also present. Lions and hyenas live abundantly.
As the afternoon kicks in, a picnic lunch will be served, then more game viewing before ascending the crater wall and heading back to the lodge for overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge
Manyara National Park /Arusha
Driving distance 120km-2hrs
After breakfast we will move on to Manyara National Park. It is a welcome respite for magnitudes of landscape. On the Rift Valley floor, this park offers a magnificent alkaline lake encrusted with hundreds upon thousands of pink flamingos.
A narrow belt of acacia woodland is a favored spot by the tree climbing lion. Get a close up look at the impressively tusked elephants. Giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and warthog congregate at the open grassland The marshland is a resource for hippopotamus and diverse bird species.
In the afternoon picnic lunch will be served, thereafter we will continue enjoying wildlife before exiting the park.
-Overnight stay at Kahawa House
-You will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to fly out of the country or Arusha Domestic Airport and fly to Zanzibar or join another wildlife safari if extended excursions are selected.
- PRICE FROM: $2,780 per person
- All entry fees,
- Government Taxes,
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari.
- All accommodations while on safari in full board (FB) basis.
- Accommodation night upon your arrival in Arusha and after a safari in bed and breakfast (bb) basis,
- All transfers mentioned above, upon your arrival and departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha domestic airport.
- Service of Professional English speaking driver guide. Option of French, Spanish and Germany speaking guide during your safari bookings.
- 4WD Land-Cruiser equipped with (popup) opened roofed for safaris, window seats, seat belts, radio wave, fridge and multiple outlet for recharging battery and device.
- Gratuity
- All Personal Items (Example toiletries, cameras)
- Excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary