7-Day Dry Season Adventure: Wildlife at its Peak
Overview
The 7-day Dry Season Adventure offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience Tanzania’s wildlife at its peak. During the dry season, animals gather around waterholes, making for exceptional game-viewing opportunities. This safari is perfect for those seeking to witness the highest concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and buffaloes. The scarcity of water draws predators and prey alike, offering thrilling encounters. With daily game drives and expert guides, this adventure highlights Tanzania’s diverse wildlife in its most active period.
Day by Day
- Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Arrive in Tanzania and head straight to Tarangire National Park. The dry season is the best time to spot large herds of elephants congregating around the park’s waterholes. Spend your first evening soaking in the sights and sounds of this wildlife haven, as the landscape transforms under the dry season’s conditions.
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- Day 2-3: Serengeti National Park
After Tarangire, head to the Serengeti, where the dry season reveals the wildlife in their full splendor. With fewer water sources, the concentration of animals near waterholes offers unparalleled viewing opportunities. Experience thrilling game drives as you track predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, while herds of wildebeest and zebras are spotted in the distance.
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- Day 4-5: Ngorongoro Crater
Venture into the Ngorongoro Crater for two days of game drives in this diverse ecosystem. During the dry season, animals like rhinos, elephants, and gazelles concentrate within the Crater, offering close encounters. The dry conditions enhance visibility, providing incredible opportunities to observe animal behavior and natural interactions.
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- Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park
Visit Lake Manyara, known for its diverse ecosystems and large bird populations. During the dry season, the park’s wildlife is drawn to the lake, making for excellent birdwatching and game-viewing. Spot the famous tree-climbing lions and observe elephants and buffaloes as they visit the water’s edge.
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- Day 7: Departure
On your final day, enjoy a relaxing morning with one last game drive before being transferred to the airport for your departure. The dry season’s wildlife encounters will leave you with unforgettable memories from this action-packed safari.
Enquire This Tour
- Inclusions:
- Transfer Airport to your hotel
- Park fees as per itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Game drives as indicated in the Itinerary.
- Service of English Speaking guide.
- Drinking water while on safari
- One-way flight from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Game drive in a safari vehicle with pop up roof and/or open sided vehicle
- Boat safari at Selous/ Nyerere National Park
- Exclusions:
- Any International flights
- Any Domestic flights not mentioned above
- Visa
- Optional activities such as walking safari and Night Game Drive
- Travel and medical Insurance
- Zanzibar Infrastructure fee, payable direct to the hotel
- Tips for driver or camp/lodge staff
- All items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and drinks
- Any other items or activities not specified above