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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After an early morning breakfast, our professional driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the renowned Tarangire National Park. The park is made up of seasonal marshes, bush savannah, and baobab trees. It is one of East Africa prime locations, offering an excellent opportunity to observe groups of elephants up-close. There are over 4,000 different animal species, including Maasai giraffes, antelopes, buffalos, leopards, lions, baboons, and numerous bird species. You will reach Tarangire around 10:00am, at which point you’ll embark on a game drive. You’ll stop at midday for lunch and then continue game driving into the evening. Dinner and your overnight will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park, enjoying game drives along the way while crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You have the option to visit Olduvai Gorge en route. Olduvai Gorge is renowned for the archaeological discoveries made by the Leakeys, who unearthed some of the oldest prehistoric human remains. A small museum documents their work. A visit here costs an additional $35 per person.
The Serengeti name originates from the Masai word "Siringeti," meaning endless plains. These vast plains provide an excellent setting for observing leopards and other big cats, offering a chance to witness these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at a camp in the Seronera section of the park.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Around 6:00am (before breakfast) we’ll embark on a sunrise game drive. This is the best time to witness the Serengeti at its most active. Guides will bring you as close to wildlife action as possible. As few predators actively hunt during the heat of the day, the early morning becomes the prime time to observe the thrill of the chase. It is also a magical time, with the subtle light dappling the landscape, the birds awakening, and the sense of a great adventure beginning to unfurl. This game drive lasts for 1-2 hours, after which you’ll return to the lodge for breakfast and some brief relaxing.
Following a hot lunch around 2:00pm, you’ll head back into the bush for an evening game drive. This time of day carries its own excitement and character, as predators begin their nightly search for prey. As the day cools and the sky is streaked by red, gold, and orange hues, you may be surprised by the roar of a lion or a galloping giraffe. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart at 6:00am from the Serengeti on a game drive en route to Ngorongoro. Descend over 600 meters into the crater to observe the wildlife here. Supported by a year-round water supply and rich fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area sustains a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippos, and giant African elephants. Another major attraction of this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, featuring lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which may require a trained eye to spot.
During the visit, we will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which stands out as one of the main features of the crater. This lake is often inhabited by a large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park, which marks the final stop in your journey through the northern circuit. This park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. A large portion of this wonderful park is covered by the alkaline lake, which is seasonally visited by large flocks of flamingos and various other water birds. Along the lake's shores, you'll have the opportunity to spot numerous animals, including elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, banded mongoose, and gazelles.
After your game drive, you will drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
