4-Day From Nairobi Wild Experience with Night Game Drive
Overview
Tour Overview
This 4-day fly-in safari from Nairobi visits Tanzania’s iconic parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara renowned for their rich
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 1Transfer to Tarangire National Park Transfer to Tarangire National Park This morning, you will board a scheduled flight from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, to Arusha Airport, marking the start of your safari adventure. On arrival, your guide will warmly welcome you and give a brief orientation before departing on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Once in the park, you'll enjoy a rewarding game drive through vast landscapes renowned for large herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Spanning nearly 3,000 sq km, Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source that draws animals year-round. As evening sets in, you will head out for a night game drive, offering a unique chance to observe nocturnal wildlife after dark. After the day’s activities, you will proceed to Manyara's Secret Lodge or a similar lodge for your overnight stay. Lunch and dinner are included, along with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, sodas, unlimited drinking water, snacks, and light bites throughout the safari. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare
Serengeti National Park
Day 2Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park Fuel up with a delicious breakfast, then set out with Bavuma Wild Quest on a scenic drive to one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife havens—Serengeti National Park. This vast, untamed land stretches endlessly, where golden grasslands meet open skies, and the rhythm of the wild unfolds. In the Seronera region, the heart of the Serengeti, the adventure deepens. The area pulses with life from stealthy predators to the thunderous hooves of the Great Migration. Your Bavuma Wild Quest guide will expertly track down iconic sightings, perhaps a pride of lions in the shade, a cheetah on the prowl, or elephants crossing the plains. Each moment reveals a new story, every landscape a postcard. After a day of unforgettable exploration, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxing evening, a delicious dinner, and a peaceful overnight stay—Bavuma style. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 3Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park You'll spend a full day on a Bavuma signature Serengeti safari, starting early to catch wildlife at their most active and enjoy perfect morning light for photography. You'll traverse open plains, river valleys, and rocky kopjes with your expert guide, spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs at rest, walking, or hunting. You will encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, hyenas, jackals, and various antelopes. Depending on the season, you will witness the spectacular great migration, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Bird enthusiasts may spot eagles, vultures, and lilac-breasted rollers. You'll enjoy a gourmet hot hamper lunch at a scenic spot within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive to explore more wildlife and landscapes. You'll return to your luxurious lodge or camp for a sumptuous dinner, relax beneath the African sky, and reflect on a truly unforgettable day in the heart of the Serengeti. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Accommodation: Dove Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Airport or JRO Airport
Day 4Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Airport or JRO Airport Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Airport or JRO Airport On your final day, you will travel to Ngorongoro and descend into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, this remarkable site is the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth, formed over two million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed inward, creating a vast basin 19 kilometers wide and surrounded by towering walls rising 600 meters high. Within the crater lies an extraordinary range of habitats, from acacia woodlands and lush swamps inhabited by hippos to open grasslands teeming with wildlife. The crater is home to more than 30,000 animals, offering excellent chances to see elephants, warthogs, flamingoes, diverse birdlife, rare black rhinos, and all of Africa’s big cats. After your game drive and picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater and transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon Le
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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It was great, we felt very safe and with continued communication with Joshua who help us through all the tour including with visa problems that we had. I recommend the company despite which tour you want, because the preoccupation for us...
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This 5-day trip to Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. The team of Bavuma Wild Quest arranged the entire journey in such a way that every moment was a new story. On the very first day...
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