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6-Day Rare Wilderness & Tarangire Night Safari
6 Days Tarangire National Park · Serengeti National Park · Ngorongoro Crater Private safari
From $2,560 per person
From $2,560 per person
This bespoke six-day expedition invites you to witness Tanzania’s wilderness through a different lens, beginning with a thrilling nocturnal game drive in Tarangire. While most visitors retreat to their lodges at sunset, you will venture into the darkness to track elusive predators like leopards and genets as they begin their nightly hunt. The journey offers a sophisticated blend of adventure and comfort, designed for those who seek to understand the complex rhythms of the bush across the country's most celebrated ecosystems.
The itinerary flows from the baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire to the boundless horizons of the Serengeti National Park. Here, the 'Endless Plains' host an unparalleled concentration of wildlife, from the iconic Big Five to the vast herds that define the savannah. Each day is structured to maximise wildlife encounters, ensuring you have ample time at hippo pools and key predatory sites while enjoying the expert interpretation of our professional guides.
Concluding in the prehistoric beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari provides a comprehensive overview of Tanzania's natural heritage. You will descend into the world’s largest intact caldera, a self-contained Eden teeming with over 30,000 animals, including the critically endangered black rhino. Throughout your travels, you will stay in hand-picked lodges and tented camps that offer authentic hospitality and a deep connection to the surrounding environment.
Day by Day
Journey from Arusha to Tarangire, where the evening brings a unique nocturnal safari adventure. Guided by spotlights, you will search for leopards, porcupines, and lions under the starlit sky.
Dedicate a full day to exploring the Tarangire River banks, a magnet for massive elephant herds and migratory zebras. The park’s unique baobab trees provide a stunning backdrop for photography.
Travel across the Rift Valley towards the Serengeti, pausing to observe hippos and crocodiles at dedicated aquatic sites. Reach the central plains in time for a sundowner and an evening of relaxation.
Embark on a sunrise game drive to witness big cats during their most active hours. Your guide will interpret the complex ecosystem of the plains while seeking out cheetahs, hyenas, and prides of lions.
Enjoy a final morning exploration of the Serengeti’s wonders before transitioning to the lush highlands of Karatu. You will pass through diverse habitats, offering one last look at the park's majestic wildlife.
Descend into the caldera for a spectacular day of wildlife viewing in this natural amphitheatre. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, return to Arusha or the airport for your onward journey.
The dry season from late June to October offers the most dramatic wildlife sightings as animals congregate around water sources. The night drive in Tarangire is particularly rewarding during these months when the vegetation is thinner.
Questions
It allows you to see nocturnal species such as leopards, bushbabies, and genets that are rarely seen during the day, using specialized spotlights.
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