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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Meet our experienced driver-guide at your Hotel in Arusha town at 8:30 am, and embark on a journey to Lake Manyara National Park, situated approximately 135 kilometers away. You'll enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes. This park boasts diverse landscapes, including giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees, grassy floodplains, and a stunning escarpment. The contrast of these elements creates breathtaking scenery.

During your game drive, you'll have the opportunity to spot a variety of animals, such as elephants, hippos, impalas, giraffes, warthogs, wildebeests, blue monkeys, and buffaloes. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and leopards.

The park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 400 bird species recorded here. Highlights include the pink-hued flamingos, herons, storks, and pelicans.

After your adventurous day, you'll head to Migombani Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Natron

Lake Natron

After breakfast, continue your journey to Lake Natron, where you'll spot wildlife like zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and buffaloes. This route takes you through the scenic Masai land, with Oldonyo Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Masai, in the distance.

Passing through the small village of Ngare Sero, enjoy a guided bush walk to Lake Natron, known for its pink-hued shores due to flamingo breeding. In the evening, visit the Munge Waterfalls for a swim and explore Engarasero Footprint, an ancient site with over 400 footprints.

Optional activities include Maasai village visits and primary school tours, dinner and overnight at worldview campsite.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Budget camping
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, your journey continues northward as the vehicle navigates winding roads. You'll have one last glimpse of Lake Natron before departing the Rift Valley and heading toward Northern Serengeti. Midday, you'll enter Serengeti at Kleins Gate and embark on a game drive en route to Seronera, the center of Serengeti.

During this drive, you'll have the opportunity to spot a diverse range of wildlife, including leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Your day concludes as you arrive at Pimbi campsite for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Your day begins early at 5:45 am as you enjoy breakfast before embarking on a sunrise and morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. The serene morning hours offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

In the afternoon, you'll return to camp for a hot lunch. Following your meal, you'll head out for an evening game drive across the vast Serengeti Plains. Keep your eyes peeled for elusive creatures like leopards and cheetahs, and witness the breathtaking spectacle of the Wildebeest Migrations.

As the sun sets, your game drive continues, allowing you to soak in the beauty of the African wilderness during the magical golden hours. Eventually, you'll return to Pimbi campsite for dinner and a well-deserved overnight rest.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater rim

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater rim

After an early breakfast, you'll prepare picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater's rim. Traverse the vast Serengeti Plains, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife. Encounter predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, including leopards perched high in trees. Marvel at flamingos and water birds near Lake Magadi and spot lovebirds and kingfishers in the Seronera River Valley.

Witness the incredible spectacle of millions of large wild mammals and the great wildebeest migration. Explore the Serengeti's kopjes, where cheetahs, lions, and leopards may roam. The plains host hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, elephants, and various small antelope species, all adapted to this unique ecosystem.

In the late evening, head to Ngorongoro Crater's rim and settle in at Simba campsite for a well-deserved dinner and restful night's sleep.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • On the crater rim of Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you'll check-out, prepare your picnic lunch, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a remarkable 6-hour game drive. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to a diverse array of animals, including wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant elephants.

This park is renowned for its dense population of predators, featuring lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopards. You'll visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, known for hosting a plethora of flamingos, hippos, and various water birds.

As the day draws to a close, you'll drive to Lake Eyasi bush campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Near Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Eyasi, Hadzabe Bushmen, and Datoga Barbeig tribes

Lake Eyasi, Hadzabe Bushmen, and Datoga Barbeig tribes

In the early morning, at 5:00 a.m., savor a cup of coffee or tea before embarking on an adventure with the Hadzabe Bushmen. Guided by a Hadzabe guide, explore the wooded bushland around Lake Eyasi.

Participate in various activities with the Hadzabe. During this unique experience, you'll walk alongside the Hadza as they gather honey and insects from the bush, providing firsthand insight into their traditional hunting and gathering techniques. Gain a deeper understanding of the Hadza's indigenous culture and daily rituals.

After your memorable encounter with the Hadza, return to camp around 10:00 a.m. for breakfast.

Following breakfast, visit the Datoga Barbeig tribe to further explore their culture. Engage with the Datoga people and learn about their traditions while taking in scenic views of Lake Eyasi.

In the afternoon, return to camp for lunch and then journey back to Arusha, carrying cherished memories of the unique cultural experiences you encountered.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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