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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters to domestic flights, you will be met by an African big cats safaris representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay will be at Arusha Planet Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mtoni River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat, from the adorable calves up to the intimidating bulls. After lunch, you will drive to Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen's Trees Inn.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Karatu to Western Serengeti National Park (Grumeti) following the Great Migration
Karatu to Western Serengeti National Park (Grumeti) following the Great Migration
You will have an early morning after breakfast. Thereafter, you will depart to Western Serengeti.
Around the end of April, May, and June, a vast army of wildebeests along with its partners: zebras, elands, and gazelles mill around the western corridor of the Serengeti, south of the Grumeti River. Harassed behind by lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas and ahead by giant Nile crocodiles, many hundreds perish as some hazard the river crossing while others detour it. But the beauty of the landscape, stretching without end beneath an infinite sky on a Serengeti West Safari, changes something within the watcher, who becomes more aware of the place of humankind within the drama of the animal world
After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head for our tented partner lodges for dinner and an overnight stay.
You will spend 2 nights at the Western Corridor.
- Main Destination:
- Western Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Western Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Western Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Early morning after breakfast, you will continue with your en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before you depart to Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, you will head for your comfort partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Early morning after breakfast, you will have a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing drives where your first encounter will be spotting large troupes of baboons. Established specifically to protect the elephant herds that have made the area renowned, the park provides an amazing wildlife experience. Elephants are not the only animals that Lake Manyara is famous for. Tree-climbing lions are occasionally sited. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life that thrives on its brackish waters. Pink flamingos stoop and graze by the thousands of colorful specks against the grey minerals of the lake shore. Even reluctant bird watchers will find something to watch and marvel at within the national park. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
