6-Day Tarangire & Serengeti Explorer: A Premier Wildlife Journey

Your Tarangire & Serengeti Explorer safari starts off in Arusha, the gateway to the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. As soon as you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will receive a warm greeting from your guide who will take you to an Arusha midrange hotel about an hour’s drive from the airport. After checking in take some time to relax and prepare for the safari. For dinner, enjoy a delicious blend of Tanzanian and international cuisine and receive a detailed briefing of the trip from your guide. This covers the itinerary, private vehicle arrangements, and what to expect on this journey and there is plenty of time to clear all doubts. Retreat to your tastefully decorated room to ensure you are well rested for the adventure starting the next morning.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge or similar.

Leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park after breakfast. With a light meal box and water, climb aboard your private 4x4 vehicle, enjoy a two and a half hour drive through breathtaking rolling hills. Famous for its large elephant population as well as herds of giraffes, zebras and predators like lions or leopards, Tarangire with its iconic towers of the irresistible baobab trees, provides an astonishing introduction to your safari. Embark on a tailored afternoon game drive where your guide will elaborate about the different ecosystems in the park and highlight how the Tarangire River sustains its diverse wildlife. As the sun begins to set, head to Sangaiwe Tented Lodge where you get to relax at a midrange camp while refreshing your gaze towards the stunning view of Lake Burunge from your tent. Dinner will be served under the stars, later followed by a detailed briefing about planned tomorrow’s activities.

Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar.

Rise to the beautiful sounds of the bush. After breakfast, prepare to spend the entire day doing controlled game drives in Tarangire National Park. The region is renowned for its numerous elephant herds. If you’re lucky, you will also spot some of the rare tree-climbing lions during a sunrise drive. With your own vehicle, you have the freedom to check out the varied landscapes from wetlands to savannas. Whatever your goal is for the visit, be it photography or tracking certain animals, it will all be possible. Enjoy a bush breakfast while being dwarfed by massive baobab trees and take a mid-morning drive to explore new areas of the park. To end the day, enjoy a picnic lunch followed by more afternoon game drives. This includes visiting riverbeds to see hippos or bird-watching hotspots to glimpse colorful hornbills and lovebirds. After dinner around the fire at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, relax, reflect, and write about the day’s magical wildlife experiences on your journal.

Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar

We hope you enjoyed breakfast. Now it is time to leave for the Serengeti National Park, driving conveniently in a 4x4 vehicle for four hours via Tarangire. Tanganyika Tours conveniently offers private vehicles for your enjoyment during the journey. Additionally, there is a Maasai village which offers insight into bead work and dances for a small fee that can be included. By early afternoon, we should reach the central region of Seronera and will go on a drive to view the unique features of the park. As you approach the parks sections, you will be able to marvel at the herds of wildebeests and zebras while resident predators such as lions or cheetahs can also be viewed. Your guide will explain in detail the migration patterns and ecosytems of the park. After the excursion, check in to Serengeti Kati Kati, a midrange tented camp with ensuite tents, safaristyle furnishings, and a genuine bush atmosphere. Later, we will enjoy gourmet dinner under the stars, followed by a briefing on the wonders of the Serengeti which you can retire to your tent after, lulled by wild sounds.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar.

Explore the plains of Serengeti on private game drives for the best part of a day, starting with a sunrise drive to see leopards and hyenas. Your guide will make sure you are right on track to view the Great Migration and witness dramatic herd movements or predator and prey interactions. In addition to the rivers, grasslands, and kopjes which make up the Serengeti's diverse habitats, there are also over 500 bird species including ostriches and secretary birds, as well as the Big Five. relish bush breakfasts in the shade followed by guided drives to new areas of exploration like the Seronera River for hippos or Moru Kopjes to view rock guinea pigs. Dig into a picnic lunch then continue on your afternoon game drive focusing on your interests, whether that be photography, birdwatching, or tracking certain animals. Spend the evening in Serengeti Kati Kati, reflecting on the exquisite wildlife spectacles over a fireside dinner under the starry skies of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp or similar

After a leisurely breakfast, set out for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, using your private vehicle to focus on any wildlife you haven’t yet encountered, such as elusive leopards or specific bird species. Your guide will share final insights into the park’s ecology, ensuring a fulfilling conclusion to your safari. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush, savouring the Serengeti’s tranquillity. Depart for Arusha, a 6-hour drive in your private 4x4 vehicle, with a stop at a craft market en route to browse souvenirs like Maasai bead work or Tanzanite jewellery. Arrive in Arusha by late afternoon and transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure, carrying cherished memories of Tarangire’s elephant-rich plains and the Serengeti’s vast savannahs.