- TARANGIRE + NGORONGORO CRATER + NDUTU PLAINS + SERENGETI.
WHEN TO GO & A SEASON
15th December to 30th April
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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.
There is usually a low number of visitors in March. 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.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
This tour is not available at this time of year.
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 Camps & Lodges
Kilimanjaro International Airport / Arusha
Arusha / Tarangire National Park
Driving distance 118 kilometers – 2hrs
Departure is after breakfast, then we head to Tarangire. The abundant waters attract masses of herbivores to quench their thirst at the river. Elephants, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, Impala, eland and so many other fascinating animals.Picnic lunch will be served at the park. Then we continue game driving. After wildlife sightings, you will enter the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Bougainvillea / Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge / Ngorongoro Crater
Driving distance 35 kilometers – 1hr
We will set off after breakfast heading to Ngorongoro for game viewing, the inspiring crater floor famous for its Black Rhino sanctuary. A high density of wildlife, rich pastures and water persist all year around. Numerous species call this wilderness home.
As afternoon sets in, a picnic lunch will be served at the crater floor. Thereafter you will continue game driving before driving to the lodge for overnight stay.
-Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Ndutu Full Day Game Drive
upon thousands of wildebeest gather at the flood plains.
The southern rolling plains offers the best chance of seeing all the big predators – lion, hyena, cheetah and leopard.
In the afternoon picnic lunch will be served in the bush. After lunch we will continue enjoying our game drive. By sunset you will be entering the lodge for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari Lodge
The Ndutu Plains Game Drive
After breakfast, today you will depart for an amazing game viewing at the vast grassland. Between February and Much one of the most amazing spectacles occurs here. For 3 to 4 weeks, 90% of the female wildebeest give birth, creating a fascinating experience that will last a lifetime.
As the afternoon sets in, lunch will be served at the hotel. Thereafter siesta and an evening drive before return to the lodge for dinner.
-Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari lodge
Ndutu / Serengeti National Park Day Tour
We suggest that you explore the Serengeti when it is still dark. Morning drives are peaceful. When sunrise strikes the sky, the plains is robust with nocturnal sounds. Quickly the prowling animals return to their hideouts.
Picnic breakfast will be served at the plains, followed by more game driving.
The Serengeti plains are dotted with amazing granite rocks, predators use these spots as shelters on hot days.
As the afternoon sets in, a picnic lunch will be served at the plains. Thereafter we’ll drive before retiring to the lodge for dinner and sunset.
–Overnight stay at Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu Plain / Arusha
Driving distance 211km – 5hrs 30mins
You will depart after an early breakfast and head to Arusha, via the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Then the escapement of the Great Rift Valley in Manyara before entering Arusha town.
-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: $4,320pps.
- 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