SERENGETI BIG CATS SAFARIS – GREEN PLANET SAFARIS

BEST TIME TO VISIT; JUNE – MARCH.

On this exhilarating safari-of-a-lifetime, we tick all of Tanzania’s wildlife boxes, as we explore the finest locations in the Northern Circuit.
From Arusha, our adventure leads us westwards, to Lake Manyara, one of our country’s more compact parks yet full of variety and scenic backdrops, including the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment and the beautiful lake itself. In Serengeti, we will have a full program of game-drives, letting us explore the stunning and varied landscapes of this famous place. All the time, we’ll be looking for the best wildlife experiences, before we depart for another Tanzanian gem, the incomparable crater of Ngorongoro, on the lookout for a black rhino. Then, we finish our adventure with extended time in Tarangire National Park, another of the Northern Circuit’s true jewels and famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees.

Day 1: ARRIVAL-ARUSHA.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Arusha.Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari journey proper in the morning.
Sample Accommodations: Arusha Planet Lodge, The African Tulip Hotel, Arusha Villa and Arusha Coffee Lodge.

Day 2: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast, you go on a walking tour in farming town Mto wa Mbu with picnic lunch. This village is unique in Tanzania since it is home to over 120 different tribes from across Africa and forms a colorful mix of customs. Your walking guide will take you to rice and banana plantations, a local beer factory, a school, and a carving factory. Discover the traditional way of life of the villagers. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, which is only a few minutes’ drives from Mto wa Mbu. Lake Manyara is known for its huge soda lake filled with pink-hued flamingos, a large population of baboons, incredible birdlife and breathtaking views. You can see giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and if you are lucky you spot a tree-climbing lion. In the late afternoon, you drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Sample Accommodations: Marera Valley Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Lion’s Paw Camp

Day 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

Depart this morning after breakfast to Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch . This part is famous for the abundance of lions and leopards that can usually be seen quite easily. Game viewing in this central area is spectacular all year round. Enjoy the views of endless plains and stunning wildlife like cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hippos, ostrich, aardvark, pangolin and many more. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti.
Sample Accommodations: Nyikani Central Camp, Sametu Camp, Ole Serai, Turner Springs and Nanyukie Tented Lodge

Day 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.

Wake up early in the morning for a cup of coffee/tea and snacks then collect your picnic breakfast and depart for a game drive. Animals are normally seen right from the camp and in the early morning, you still have chances to see them active. Serengeti is the park with the largest concentration of big mammals in the world and it is where you will see most of your exciting wildlife. The sightings in the central Serengeti will include pride of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, dik-dik, monkeys, baboons, gazelles, warthogs, and many more. You will return to camp for hot lunch and a short siesta, then depart for another game drive in the afternoon. In the evening again you will seat with your guide at the fireplace and get some information about Tanzania from the pre-colonial time to independence until now. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti.
Sample Accommodations:Nyikani Central Camp, Sametu Camp, Ole Serai,Turner Springs,Nanyukie Tented Lodge

Day 5: NGORONGORO.

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch , game drive en route to Ngorongoro .Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro.
Sample Accommodations:Marera Valley Lodge,Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Lion’s Paw Camp

Day 6: NGORONGORO CRATER.

After an early breakfast, depart with picnic lunch and drive to Ngorongro Crater for a game drive. Animals in the Ngorongoro crater include pride of lions, clans of hyenas, packs of jackals, crashes of hippos, dazzles of zebras, herds wildebeests, bulls of elephants often with incredibly long tusks because of the highly nutritious grass rich in minerals, and many more animals. It is also the best place to spot the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, you will you will drive back to Ngorongro for dinner and overnight.
Sample Accommodations: Marera Valley Lodge,Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge,Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge,Lion’s Paw Camp

Day 7: TARANGIRE.

After early breakfast, you will depart for a full day of game drive in Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch.This park has the largest concentration of elephants, often seen bathing in the Tarangire river, lots of giraffes, monkeys, impalas, and many birds. It is also one of the best places to see lions, leopards, and lions. In the late afternoon, you will drive to Tarangire for dinner and overnight.
Sample Accommodations: Maramboi Tented Lodge, Tarangire Safari Lodge,Ndovu Tented Lodge,Mpingo Ridge

Day 8: ARUSHA.

After breakfast, you drive to Arusha, arriving in time for lunch at Kibo Palace Hotel. After lunch, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure flight.
END OF OUR SERVICE.