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Tusks, Talons & Thunder of the Plains

Tusks, Talons & Thunder of the Plains

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha through Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire, with private game drives, seasonal Migration encounters and Tarangire’s elephant country.

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Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha through four of northern Tanzania’s iconic destinations: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. This 7-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, a night near Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti, a night in the Ngorongoro Highlands and a night in Tarangire. Explore forests, lakeshore and endless plains, descend into the crater and finish among Tarangire’s baobabs and large elephant herds. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide and choose accommodation across budget, midrange or luxury levels. With Pita Safaris, every journey feels personal. It is time to linger when a sighting captures your attention, a guide who understands what you hope to see, and a comfortable place to return to at the end of each day.

Lake Manyara: Explore groundwater forest, open plains, acacia woodland and lakeshore habitats beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Serengeti National Park: Spend two nights among Tanzania’s famous open plains, with extensive private game viewing and possible seasonal Migration encounters.

Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife arenas, with a chance to search for the endangered black rhino.

Tarangire National Park: Discover ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and large elephant herds.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests, photography and the day’s wildlife activity.

Accommodation choice: Select budget, midrange or luxury lodges, camps and tented camps.

Personalised planning: Add optional experiences and accommodation preferences to suit your journey.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania — Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer privately to your accommodation in Arusha. Enjoy time to relax and meet your guide for a safari briefing.

Hotel or coffee estate lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara — Rift Valley Forests and Lakeshore Wildlife

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a private game drive through forest, woodland, open plains and lakeshore habitats.

Safari lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti — Into the Endless Plains

Depart Lake Manyara and travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive before arriving at your accommodation.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari — Follow the Wildlife

Spend a full day on private game drives in the Serengeti, exploring its plains, riverine areas, kopjes, and wildlife-rich habitats with a picnic lunch.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim — A Night Above the Crater

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, then travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional Olduvai Gorge or Maasai cultural experiences may be arranged.

Lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire — Crater Wildlife and Baobab Country

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a private game drive and picnic lunch, then travel to Tarangire for an optional afternoon game drive, subject to arrival time.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Tarangire
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 7: Tarangire to Arusha — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

No overnight stay
Breakfast and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

Airport welcome and private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha.

One night’s accommodation in Arusha.

One night’s accommodation near Lake Manyara.

Two nights’ accommodation in Serengeti National Park.

One night’s accommodation in the Ngorongoro Highlands.

One night’s accommodation in Tarangire.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Applicable park, conservation and crater entrance fees for confirmed activities.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport on Day 7.

Exclude

International and domestic flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional hot-air balloon safari.

Optional Maasai cultural village visit.

Optional Olduvai Gorge visit.

Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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