Safari Spots
- Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Overview
Based on the rooftop of Africa, this is where our lighthouse shines from and where the adventure begins. The benchmark and highlight of the journey stems from Uhuru Peak and stretches to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Our 4-day Tanzania safari offers wildlife galore that is both exceptional and interesting. On this short but intense trip, you will experience the excitement of cultural tours coupled with an African wildlife safari in the most spectacular parks in Tanzania.
Safari Itinerary
DAY 1: Tarangire National Park
After a safari briefing in the morning and an approximate 2-hour drive, you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to the lodge where you will overnight.
DAY 2: Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the eastern Serengeti and at midday, you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water.
DAY 3: Northern Serengeti National Park
The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best.
DAY 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Rise and shine! After breakfast at daybreak, you travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area & you will drive down into the crater. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon and you will head back to Arusha /JRO.
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Costing Terms
Cost Includes
- Airport Transfers (upon Arrival and Departure)
- Certified and experienced English-speaking Guides
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof
- All transfers described on the program
- Full board during your safari
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- 24/7 phone support
- All accommodations under your program;
Cost Does not Include
- Air tickets
- Insurance
- Tips for your safari guide
- Visas & vaccinations
- Lunch and dinner in the hotel (only before and after safari)