Highlights of Northern Tanzania

Experience the unparalleled joy of being close to nature on game drives through the Tarangire National Park. The game drives are offered during the day time, giving prime opportunity to be a part of the African wilderness. You will enjoy sightings of lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, impalas, mongooses, baboons and many other animals and birds. All these, besides spectacular views of greenery, riverbeds, huge termite mounds and baobab trees, will make your safari trip memorable. An abundance of birds throughout the year is an added attraction on the game drives here.

While staying at Mbali Mabli Tarangire River Camp you will be offered morning and evening safari drives in an open 4WD vehicle. Accompanied by an experienced guide, head out to discover the area’s incredibly diverse wildlife. Navigate past rolling grassland and hills, dotted with vast groves of enormous baobab trees. Spot herds of elephants and Thomson’s gazelles, and even encounter cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest and zebras. During late afternoon safaris, keep an eye out for grassland birds, jackals and impala. Gain insight into medicinal plants and herbs, conservation efforts and the significance of the ubiquitous baobab to the Maasai. Watch elephants and monkeys congregate to drink from the watercourses. Then, drive past sun-blistered termite mounds to track nocturnal wildlife. At dusk, turn on the powerful spotlights on the vehicle to spot packs of hyenas and maybe even catch glimpses of prowling wildcats. (Duration: half/full day; Private activity; Transfers not required; All entry fees are included; Fitness level: easy)

Your private vehicle and chauffeur-guide will be available for games drives from morning to evening

Discover the raw beauty of Central Serengeti on off-road game drives while staying at the Nyota Luxury Tented Camp. In the morning, traverse the distinctive Serengeti landscapes of acacia-studded savanna dotted with rocky granite outcrops, known as kopjes. These are great spots to see lions lying on the rocks under the sun. You will also see wildebeest and zebras move in endless herds across the plains during the great migration. Keep an eye out for rhinos, antelopes and elephants, while learning about conservation efforts. At dusk, head into the jungle in a 4WD vehicle, equipped with high-powered spotlights, to observe nocturnal wildlife. See cattle egrets sitting on the heads of hippos and encounter a pack of hyenas looking for leftovers. You may even catch glimpses of prowling cheetahs and leopards. Be on the lookout for birds soaring over the treetops, or smaller wildlife such as jackals and impala scurrying through the tall grass. (Duration: half/full day; Private activity; Transfers not required; All entry fees are included; Fitness level: easy)

Witness the raw beauty of Central Serengeti on off-road game drives while staying at the Pamoja Serengeti Luxury Camp. In the morning, traverse the distinctive Serengeti landscapes of acacia-studded savanna dotted with rocky granite outcrops, known as kopjes. These are great spots to see lions lying on the rocks under the sun. You will also see wildebeest and zebras move in endless herds across the plains during the great migration. Keep an eye out for rhinos, antelopes and elephants, while learning about conservation efforts. At dusk, head into the jungle in a 4WD vehicle, equipped with high-powered spotlights, to observe nocturnal wildlife. See cattle egrets sitting on the heads of hippos and encounter a pack of hyenas looking for leftovers. You may even catch glimpses of prowling cheetahs and leopards. Be on the lookout for birds soaring over the treetops, or smaller wildlife such as jackals and impala scurrying through the tall grass. (Duration: half/full day; Private activity; Transfers not required; All entry fees are included; Fitness level: easy)

Your private vehicle and chauffeur-guide will be available for games drives from morning to evening

Drive down to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, with some of the most fertile and richest grazing grounds in Africa that has in turn engendered one of the highest density of top predators in the continent! Expect some of the best game viewing opportunities here, with herds of zebras, wildebeests, large prides of lions, hyenas and rhinos, among many more animals and birds. Experience breath-taking sightings of massive herds of wildlife set against the volcanic crater and surrounding highlands of Ngorongoro. Enjoy thrilling game drives in this Unesco World Heritage Site, awash in otherworldly aqua shades. Break for a much deserved picnic lunch amid a magical landscape. Relish a generous and scrumptious luncheon spread, before heading back. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning; Meal included: Picnic lunch; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, binoculars and don’t forget your cameras).

Your private vehicle and chauffeur-guide will be available for games drives from morning to evening

Discover authentic Maasai culture in and around Africa Amini Maasai Lodge. If you travel with children, they can start the day with a sunrise ride on the back of a donkey. Traversing across the serene African savannah, take in vistas of Mount Kilimanjaro, and drop by a Maasai hamlet en route. Kids are likely to love this excursion. Later in the day, accompany a Maasai shaman to explore the surrounding landscape. Learn to forage for medicinal herbs and plants among the native flora. You will have an opportunity to interact with Ngabobo locals over cups of herb-infused tea, and understand natural healing remedies. Finally, join in for traditional spear-throwing competitions in the African bush, with wooden targets set on acacia trees. Now a casual sport within the Maasai warriors, get a glimpse of this deep-rooted practice that served as training to hunt lions in the past. (One activity per day included in every booking package, additional experiences can be booked extra)