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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
The jet’s cage is shed at Kilimanjaro, but the true arrival is found in the mountain-crisp air. Your comfortable transfer on smooth tarmac delivers you to the Arusha Serena Hotel, an authentic outpost set on the woodland slopes of Mount Meru. From your sanctuary, Lake Duluti, a deep volcanic eye, is a fixed, profound gaze.
This position demands that you submit to the breathtaking tranquility. The primal silence instantly seizes your awareness. You are commanded to join the traditional Sundowners by the Lake—a walk to the shore for a campfire ritual—where the sun stages its ultimate, fierce spectacle.
Activities: Canoeing, Mountain Bike for the trails, or take the meditative Lake Duluti Walk. You may also seek local mastery through Swahili or Cooking Lessons or find inner peace with a Beauty and Massage service. This is the magnificent core of the Northern Safari Circuit.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Serena Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins at 7:30 AM with a two-hour drive into the heart of the wild. Tarangire National Park is a land of ancient baobab trees and colossal elephant herds, the largest concentration in the country. The day is a quest to witness their raw interactions and to track the elusive predators—lions, cheetahs, and leopards—who move like shadows across the savanna.
We will find a moment of truce at the Tarangire River picnic site, but stay vigilant, as the bold baboons and monkeys are a constant, clever presence.
The afternoon's quest continues before we settle into a pure wild camp deep within Tarangire's untamed lands. Unlike the bustling camps of central Serengeti, this is a place of solitude. Here, you will truly feel the pulse of the wild, sleeping under a sky thick with stars, with only the distant roar of a lion for company.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
We begin early, between 6:00 and 6:30 am, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier we descend, the greater our chances of encountering black rhinos.
From the comfort of your open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser, spend the majority of the time exploring the crater. With its 600- to 650-meter-high walls, Ngorongoro Crater resembles a natural zoo. The landscape shifts greatly depending on the season, and you're guaranteed to observe scenes found nowhere else in Tanzania.
After the chills and thrills of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool. The final act is a relentless push forward. Your guide commands the Land Cruiser into the Serengeti National Park. This is no mere drive; it is a transfer game drive, the landscape itself tearing past as you advance to your luxury accommodation—a well-earned shelter in the vast, beating heart of the plain.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Dove Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Experience the thrill of the ultimate African safari game drive. As dawn breaks, venture into the heart of the wilderness, where the chances of spotting majestic predators like lions and leopards are at their highest. Capture breathtaking moments as the golden sunlight illuminates the vast plains.
Savor a delicious picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery before continuing your exploration. Witness the changing dynamics of the animal kingdom as the day unfolds. From playful herds to solitary hunters, every encounter is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Conclude your adventure as the sun descends, painting the sky in vibrant hues. Reflect on a day filled with wonder and excitement, guided by our expert knowledge of the park's ecosystems and wildlife.
Optional fun:
- Join a Maasai boma visit: Experience the Maasai culture, including the unique tradition of drinking raw cow blood!
- Hot air balloon ride for only $550 per person!
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Farm House
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Visiting Lake Eyasi, Datoga and Hadzabe Tribes
Visiting Lake Eyasi, Datoga and Hadzabe Tribes
This day is a raw pilgrimage to the source of human existence, tearing you from the familiar circuit into the southwest corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your destination is the elemental silence of Lake Eyasi, a vast, shimmering soda lake fed by the vital Sibiti and Baray Rivers.
This is no ordinary safari, but a command for intimate confrontation with the ancient lifestyles of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. You commit to the primal truth: Join the Hadzabe tribesmen at dawn for the visceral reality of traditional small game hunting and gathering. You may learn to craft bows and arrows, embracing the focus of the hunter's code.
Then, approach the resilient Datoga pastoralists and smiths; engage in the fiery art of bead making, join a traditional dance, or be impromptu invited into their homes, learning the raw texture of their family structures. After absorbing the ancient wisdom of the hunter and the smith, the journey turns to Arusha to your selected accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
