Arrive in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by one of our professional driver guides who will then transfer you to Arusha an overnight stay at the Arusha Oasis Lodge.

Distance covered: 70 kilometers | 43 miles

Approximate time taken: 1 hour

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodations: Arusha Oasis Lodge

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Will will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to start your safari to the Tarangire National Park. The park is roughly the size of Luxemburg and covers an area of about 2,600 km². Bush savannah, seasonal swamps and giant Baobab trees make up the landscape of this nature reserve and the park is probably one of the best places in East Africa to see elephants. Not only are there thousands of elephants, but they are also relatively accustomed to vehicles so you will be able to get up close and personal with them. Apart from elephants, the park is also home to Maasai giraffes, various gazelles, antelopes, buffalo, lions, leopards, baboons and more than 500 types of birds. Later, we will head to the nearby Lake Manyara Twiga Camping Site for dinner and an overnight stay. 

Distance covered: 130 kilometers | 209 miles

Approximate time taken: Travel time: 2.5hrs | Game viewing: 6-7 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Lake Manyara Twiga Camping

Manyara – Serengeti

After breakfast, we head to the Serengeti Plains and through the land of the Maasai known as “Eden garden,” since the Maasai still share the same habitat with wild animals. We then proceed toward the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, followed by an overnight stay at the Central Serengeti Public Camp Site.

Distance covered: 205kilometers | 330 miles

Approximate time taken: Travel time: 3hrs  | Game viewing: 6-8 hours

Meal: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Central Serengeti Public Camp.

Full Day – Central Southern Serengeti

We depart early morning for a game drive to get the chance to see wild animals when they are still active, since cats are most active in the morning. We will head back to camp for a full breakfast or brunch and return out for a full day game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the same camp.

Approximate time taken: 9 – 12 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Central Serengeti Public Camp

Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

After breakfast, we head to Ngorongoro and descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro floor exploring over 2500 species of fauna and flora found in the crater. Black rhinos, hippos, lions and much more are seen in the crater. Will with then enjoy  a packed lunch in the crater with a great view of a hippo pool. After lunch, we continue with the game drive, eventually heading out of the Ngorongoro Crater to Twiga Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Distance covered: 80 kilometers | 128 miles

Approximate time taken: 1.5 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Accommodations: Twiga Camp

Lake Manyara Park – Arusha | JRO

After breakfast, we depart to Lake Manyara Park which is famous for its tree lions, baboons, giraffes, elephants, hippos and much more. We will enjoy a packed lunch in the park as well as coffee and/or tea, eventually continuing with the game drive through the late afternoon. We will then head toward Arusha for an overnight at your own accommodation of choice directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. 

Distance covered: 130 kilometers | 209 miles

Approximate time taken: 6 hours

Meals: Breakfast | Lunch

Tanzania boasts unparalleled concentrations of wildlife – there is no country that can compete with the sheer number and density of wild animals. Tanzania is home to the famous “Great Migration” and more National Parks than any other African country – including two of the most renowned wildlife parks in the entire world. It is also a politically stable and safe country with gracious, respectful people and very little crime.

No mixed groups, no competing for views with strangers and no conflicting interests. You will enjoy the exclusive use of a private vehicle providing maximum flexibility, comfort and wildlife viewing.

We offer early morning (before sunrise) game drives to exclusively witness predators in action and herbivores in their more active states. We’ll pack a breakfast to enjoy in the pristine ambience of the bush while the package tours are having their “buffet” meals back at the lodge or campsites.

Each safari offers unlimited game drives with no mileage restrictions and exclusive access to the most secluded and wildlife abundant areas in Tanzania. Most other companies operate shorter, limited game drives and never end up making it far from the lodge – or other tourists.

You are in complete control of when, where and how long you want to stay out on a game drive. You choose what animals you want look for, how long you stay at each sighting and when you return – it’s all up to you! 

On safari you will receive complete and focused attention by your professional driver-guide, with the expert knowledge and skills required to make sure you have the trip of a lifetime.

By choosing Wild Root Safaris, you have the luxury of setting your own agenda (with our help, of course) and you won’t be shuffled through rigid itineraries and fixed timetables that other companies often require you to adhere to.

All of our itineraries are strategically designed on a monthly basis to take advantage of seasonal wildlife concentrations, and all safaris incorporate specific game drives to witness all of the Big Five.

Choose from a large selection of unique optional activities including authentic cultural tours, scenic flights, field talks, balloon safaris, bush picnics and walking safaris.

Your safety is our ultimate priority. We pride ourselves in offering our guests comfort and peace of mind. We are local operators and our office based in Tanzania to support all segments of your trip. All of our safaris are fully escorted and chauffeured from arrival to departure.

We are committed to providing you with an unsurpassed level of service. Our passion, commitment, and expertise are what set us apart.

We are committed to working within our community and giving back to the locals that make Tanzania great. We continuously support projects like building schools, helping and helping the disabled children in Arusha. Please visit our GIVING BACK section of the site to learn more about what we do and how you may be able to  help us in our efforts.