$4,105 to $4,967 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Lion King Adventures representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Gran Melia Arusha is an oasis of calm and aesthetic pleasure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Melia Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
In the morning, you will be collected from your lodging in Arusha by our personal safari guide. We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. As we zip along, we pass many Maasai in their colorful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding cattle and driving donkey’s carts.
Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures. From the open roof of our state-of-the-art safari Jeep, we experience the seasonal swamps, savannah and life-giving Tarangire River. We endeavor to encounter a multitude of creatures, from zebra to wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe, to name a few. It is possible we will glimpse lions stalking prey or watch leopards, relaxing in the trees above.
You will drive to one of our carefully selected luxury partner lodges for dinner in a tasteful restaurant and a pool at hand to soothe us.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Maramboi Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue toward the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onward to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday.
The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. Here, the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals in their search for food and water. After an extensive game drive, you will head for your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park (full day)
Serengeti National Park (full day)
The entire day is set aside for more game drives in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you may have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions, always lurking close by.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park (full day)
Serengeti National Park (full day)
This will be your final day spent in the Serengeti, the 'endless plain' in Maa, the tongue of the Maasai, truly one of the most spectacular places on earth. Continue to enjoy the wide range of animals and birds. By now, you will be an expert. Our guide will make sure to take you to all the best locations.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After an early breakfast, you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti. You may spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard – before embarking on your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves offering you an uninterrupted game viewing experience. Arriving at the edge of the crater, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite amount of animals. You will spend the night at our selected partner lodges for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge. After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, formed millions of years ago, is 610 meters deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometers. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.
After lunch, you will ascend the steep walls of the crater and head to the accommodation in Karatu. Arrive at one of our carefully selected luxury partner lodges for dinner in the expansive and tasteful restaurant, a pool at hand to soothe you and a most spacious room to harbor your ease and dreams of wild cats.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Kitela Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to your final destination on this epic safari, Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes - not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs.
After an extensive drive, you will head back to Arusha where you will arrive later in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
