- TARANGIRE + LAKE MANYARA + SERENGETI + NGORONGORO CRATER
WHEN TO GO – SEASONS
- All months
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A wonderful time to be in northern Tanzania! The green wilderness, the presence of predators, and the migration of herds to the southern Serengeti must create a truly captivating natural spectacle. Tarangire’s resident game population and the abundant wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater offer unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature.
A wonderful time to be in northern Tanzania! The green wilderness, the presence of predators, and the migration of herds to the southern Serengeti must create a truly captivating natural spectacle. Tarangire’s resident game population and the abundant wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater offer unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature.
A wonderful time to be in northern Tanzania! The green wilderness, the presence of predators, and the migration of herds to the southern Serengeti must create a truly captivating natural spectacle. Tarangire’s resident game population and the abundant wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater offer unique opportunities for wildlife enthusiasts.
The moderate number of visitors at this time ensures a more peaceful and immersive experience with nature.
Exploring the eastern Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater during April must be truly breathtaking with the vibrant greens and abundant wildlife. The fewer safari vehicles would definitely contribute to a more intimate and immersive experience in nature.
A wonderful time to explore the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness, with more rain adding to the lush greenery of the landscape. The lower number of safari vehicles during this time allows for a more peaceful and less crowded safari experience, giving visitors the opportunity to appreciate the abundant wildlife in a serene setting.
Exploring the eastern Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater during May can be particularly rewarding, as these areas are rich in wildlife and offer spectacular views of the natural surroundings, The green wilderness provides a stunning backdrop for observing the diverse flora and fauna that call these regions home.
June is a fantastic time to visit Tarangire National Park! The abundance of wildlife and the chance to witness the Serengeti Wildebeest Migration must be truly awe-inspiring. The Norongoro Crater is definitely a must-see destination with its incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. since the number of vehicle is moderate in June, visitors can enjoy a more intimate and immersive experience with nature.
Dry Season in Tanzania, which is when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds in places like Tarangire and Serengeti national Parks. The Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time.
If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your safari vacation in advance to ensure availability.
Dry Season in Tanzania, which is when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds in places like Tarangire and Serengeti national Parks. The Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time.
If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your safari vacation in advance to ensure availability.
Dry Season in Tanzania, which is when wildlife congregates around water sources like rivers and ponds in places like Tarangire and Serengeti national Parks. The Ngorongoro Crater also teems with wildlife during this time.
If you are planning to visit during this busy season, it’s a good idea to book your safari vacation in advance to ensure availability.
The landscape is parched and wildlife congregates around water sources to quench their thirst. this can offer some incredible wildlife viewing opportunities as animal gather in close proximity to water, with a medium number of visitors in the parks during this time, it could be a great time to experience the beauty and wildlife of region without overwhelming crowds.
A beautiful and fascinating time to visit parks in Tanzania during the season of short rains, the weather is relatively mild with warm temperatures during the day and cooler nights. The sight of the first thunder showers over the Serengeti rolling plains must be a breathtaking experience, especially for the wildebeest herds.
The diversity of animals in Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire must be sights to be hold, and it’s great to know that the number of visitors in the parks is moderate in November, which allows for more peaceful and enjoyable safari experience.
A beautiful and fascinating time to visit parks in Tanzania during the season of short rains, the weather is relatively mild with warm temperatures during the day and cooler nights. The sight of the first thunder showers over the Serengeti rolling plains must be a breathtaking experience, especially for the wildebeest herds.
The diversity of animals in Ngorongoro Crater and the Tarangire must be sights to be hold, and it’s great to know that the number of visitors in the parks is moderate in December, which allows for more peaceful and enjoyable safari experience.
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