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Overview
- Duration:6 days 5 nights
- Travelers:2 - 21 guests
- Tour Type:Private tour
- Language:All Languages
Created for travelers who want maximum wildlife encounters in a limited timeframe, the itinerary combines scenic drives with expertly guided game viewing in areas known for high animal concentrations. You will search for elephant herds beneath Tarangire’s ancient baobabs, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to witness one of Africa’s densest wildlife habitats, and spend two full days tracking predators and migrating herds across the Serengeti ecosystem.
Travel is in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional Tuma Africa Safaris driver-guide, allowing flexibility to adjust daily routes, linger at remarkable sightings, and experience Tanzania’s wilderness at your own pace. This journey is ideal for first-time safari guests, couples, and anyone seeking a focused yet deeply rewarding introduction to East Africa’s natural wonders.
Highlights
- Daily guided game drives in wildlife-rich areas
- pot Africa’s iconic animals in their natural habitat
- Expert local safari guides and trackers
- Scenic landscapes ranging from savannahs to wetlands
- Comfortable lodge or tented-camp stays close to nature
- Opportunities for stunning wildlife photography
- Private safari experiences
- Insightful commentary on animal behavior and ecosystems
Includes/Excludes
- Park and conservation area entrance fees
- Accommodation at safari lodges or tented camps
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Scheduled game drives and safari activities
- Professional safari driver-guide services
- Transportation in safari-equipped vehicles
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off (where stated)
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government tourism levies and local taxes
- On-trip logistical support
- International and domestic flights unless specified
- Visa fees and travel documentation
- Travel and medical insurance
- Vaccinations and health requirements
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Additional hotel nights before or after the safari
Itinerary
Expand allDay 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, you will depart with your private driver-guide for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two to three hours.
Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a full afternoon game drive exploring riverbanks, open savannas, and woodland areas where lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo are frequently seen.
In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular half-day game drive.
This UNESCO-listed caldera is home to dense concentrations of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, hyenas, buffalo, and rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool before continuing wildlife viewing across the crater floor.
In the afternoon, begin your journey toward the Serengeti, passing Maasai villages and sweeping highland scenery.
Arrive in the central Serengeti in time for dinner and overnight at Tukaone Bush Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
This region offers excellent chances to see big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of plains game. Depending on the season, you may encounter migrating wildebeest and zebra.
Your guide will tailor the day’s route based on wildlife movements, allowing time for extended sightings and photography. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush before continuing the safari.
Return to Tukaone Bush Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
This is one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, renowned for its thriving predator populations and sweeping savannas dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest are commonly encountered. Depending on the season, you may also follow sections of the Great Migration.
Your driver-guide will tailor the day’s route according to wildlife movements and recent sightings, maximizing your chances of exceptional encounters and photography. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing the safari into the afternoon.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Drive from Serengeti to Arusha
After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and begin your scenic overland journey back to Arusha.
The route passes through the Ngorongoro highlands and rural villages, offering dramatic landscapes and glimpses of everyday Tanzanian life. Picnic lunch will be served en route.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon where your safari concludes, or onward airport transfer can be arranged to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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