TARANGIRE, SERENGETI & NGORONGORO CRATER
If your time is limited, we understand, we have designed a tour for you. There is a treasure trove of attractions that exist within Tanzania’s national parks. We have selected some prime attractions for your 4 days and 3 nights.
WHEN TO GO – SEASONS
- June to February
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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.
Rain season, this tour is not recommended at this time of year.
Heavy rain season. This tour is not recommended at this time of year.
Heavy rain season. This tour is not available at this time of year.
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. The 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.
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 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 medium in December.
Detailed Itinerary
Accommodation Level: Mid range-Budget Camping.
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 bush adventure.
Arusha / Tarangire National Park
Driving distance 118km – 1.57hrs
At 7am you will be met by your guide at your hotel. Then you will head to Tarangire for game viewing. When rain season ends, the wilderness dries out rapidly. The grass turns brown, and the river shrunken but packed with wildlife.
Thirsty nomads have wandered hundreds of parched miles knowing that there’s always water here. Elephant herds scratch the dry riverbed for underground streams. While migratory wildebeest, buffalo, eland, zebra, Impala, hartebeest and gazelle crowd the shrinking lagoons. On any given day lion, leopard and cheetah can also be seen.
Picnic lunch will be served. Then we will continue game driving. Elephant mobs are easily seen in dry or wet weather. As sunsets, you will head to the camp for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Tarangire National Park Bush Camp
Tarangire National Park / Serengeti National Park
Driving distance 226 km-4hrs 30mins
You will leave camp early after breakfast. Set out for game viewing en route, towards the Serengeti, via a Maasai steppes. The inspiring view of Lake Manyara nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, along the magnificent Ngorongoro crater rim. Before reaching the grasslands of diverse wildlife.
Picnic lunch will be served, thereafter you will continue game viewing en route towards iconic central Serengeti valley. Chocked with amazing predator species. While elephants, Topi, buffalo, hartebeest, eland and gazelle congregate the plains and rivers. At sunset we will enter camp for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Seronera Bush Camp
Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro
Driving distance 110km – 2hrs
Day three starts with an early cup of coffee then we leave at 6am. Sunrise drives provide great chances to witness the lion, leopard, hyena and cheetah roaming the plains searching for prey.
After a marvelous morning drive you will return to the camp for brunch. Then you will depart for more game driving en route, via the eastern scenic open grasslands. Then we will exit the Naabi gate, and to drive to the rim of the Ngorongoro crater, to arrive at camp by evening for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba Camp
Ngorongoro Crater / Arusha
Driving distance 179km – 2.57hrs
On the fourth day of your safari, it is time to enjoy game viewing at the crater floor. The stunning valley never ceases to amaze as we descent the 610meter wall.
Before the volcano exploded and collapsed it was one of the world’s tallest mountains. Today it is home to many mammals. The elephant, hippopotamus, black rhino, buffalo, eland, zebra and wildebeest to name a few.
In the afternoon picnic lunch will be served, thereafter game driving will continue before ascending the wall to head back to Arusha.
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: $1,330pps.
- Service of expert safari Chef
- Unlimited Mineral water while on safari
- Three meals a day while on safari, Breakfast, Lunch and dinner,
- All National park entrance fees per itinerary and government Taxes,
- All quality and clean camping gears, Tent, mattresses, pillow, table and chairs.
- Accommodation a night upon your arrival in Arusha and after tour 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