This cross-country safari covers a wide range of Tanzania’s landscapes and wildlife areas and allows travelers to experience the full breadth of what the country has to offer. It typically includes visits to iconic destinations such as Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha National Park. This safari maximizes the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife, including all members of the “Big Five.”.
On this day, we will pick you up from the airport, either Kilimanjaro or Arusha, and drive you into Arusha town. You’ll enjoy the lovely drive, depending on the time of day. If the weather is clear, you may see the beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru from the road. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Arusha National Park is a great place for a day trip, with plenty to see and experience. On this day, you will enjoy a game drive and a short walk within the park, accompanied by an armed ranger. With luck, you may see giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, baboons, and monkeys, including the rare black-and-white colobus monkey, as well as various species of birds and antelopes. The park also offers beautiful views. After the excursion, you will drive back to Arusha town for dinner and your overnight stay at the hotel.
We will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park for a scenic game drive, with hopes of seeing groups of elephants (as the park is well known for them). You may also see giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, warthogs, big cats, various types of antelopes, and many birds. The park is also known for its beautiful landscape and large baobab trees, which are a key attraction. In the late afternoon, you will drive out of the park to a public campsite near Mto wa Mbu village.
After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro area. The drive from the Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park is an essential part of a northern Tanzania safari, offering incredible landscapes and wildlife viewing along the way. This route provides panoramic views of the Serengeti plains and opportunities to see many animals en route. The Serengeti is famous for its high concentrations of wildlife, including the “Big Five” and the Great Migration, depending on the time of year. The dry season offers excellent general wildlife viewing, while the wet season brings lush green scenery. The location of the migration herds will also depend on the time of year. We will use all our resources to ensure you see and enjoy this unique and special area. Afterwards, you will drive to the Central Serengeti public campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.
On this beautiful day, you will have a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. A game drive in this park is an immersive experience that allows you to witness the incredible diversity and abundance of wildlife in this iconic African landscape. Your experienced guide will use his or her knowledge of the park and animal behavior to help track wildlife.
You will explore different areas of the Serengeti, depending on the time of year and the location of the animals. Expect to see large herds of herbivores such as wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as predators like lions, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and jackals. If the Great Migration is occurring in the area, you may witness hundreds of thousands of animals moving across the plains. Thereafter, you will drive back to the same accommodations for the night.
A morning game drive in Serengeti National Park is a magical experience, offering a glimpse into the awakening of the African wilderness. This early start is important for spotting predators during their most active hunting period. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are often seen hunting or feeding on kills made during the night. You might witness a chase or see predators resting after a successful hunt. Morning is also an excellent time for bird watching, as many bird species are active.
Thereafter, you will drive across the Ngorongoro area and continue to a camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
After a nice breakfast, you will drive into the Ngorongoro Crater for a beautiful game drive. Game driving inside the Ngorongoro Crater is a unique and extraordinary safari experience. As a self-contained ecosystem, it supports a dense population of animals, giving you a greater chance of seeing a wide variety in a small area. Lions are abundant in the crater, and you're likely to see them hunting or resting. Hyenas, jackals, and other predators are also common. Large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles graze on the crater floor, while hippos are often seen wallowing in the swamps. Because of the crater's walls, many animals do not migrate out, creating a dense population within. After the game drive, we will depart and leave the crater for a campsite in Mto wa Mbu.
We will pick you up from the camp after breakfast and head to Lake Manyara National Park, where we can expect to experience a great deal of beauty. With some luck, we may see a variety of wildlife, including both blue and black-faced vervet monkeys, as well as olive baboons, giraffes, elephants, zebras, and buffaloes. If we're lucky, we may also spot the famous tree-climbing lions and perhaps some hippos. The park is also home to various species of antelopes, beautiful birds, and many other animals. After the game drive, we will drive either to the airport or back to Arusha town or airport transfer.
The inclusions and exclusions vary by tour. Each tour has its specific set of inclusions and exclusions. Please refer to the individual tour page to see what is specifically included in that tour.
Tour Guide
With over 20 years of experience as a professional safari guide, Godson Silas David combines unparalleled expertise with a deep love for nature. His passion for wildlife and dedication to creating unforgettable experiences make him a trusted companion for every safari adventure.
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