$5,280 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arive in Arusha - Transfer to the Hotel in Arusha for Dinner and Overnight
Arive in Arusha - Transfer to the Hotel in Arusha for Dinner and Overnight
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after customs and immigration formalities, you will be met by our representative who will drive you to Arusha City which is the safari capital of Tanzania. It is located beneath the peak twins of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. Arusha is a major international diplomatic hub. Arusha is your gateway to the safari adventures that can be found on the famed northern circuit. It is a dynamic and bustling city where Africa and the west collide in a dizzying, fascinating fusion. With a domestic airport (Arusha) and an international airport (Kilimanjaro), it's also the perfect place to launch your adventures to Dar es Saalam, Zanzibar, or even neighbouring countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, or Uganda. The city is the capital of the East Africa Community and also houses the East Africa Court of Justice, located in the northern highlands of Tanzania.
Your overnight stay will be at Gran Melia.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Gran Melia Arusha
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at the hotel, start the drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx 2 hours) with splendid views of the Great Rift Valley wall. After entering the gate, your first encounter will probably be spotting large troupes of baboons. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is an alkaline soda lake which is home to an incredible array of birdlife that thrives on its brackish waters. Pink flamingos stoop and graze by the thousands of colourful specks against the grey minerals of the lake shore. Yellow-billed storks swoop and corkscrew on thermal winds rising up from the escarpment, and herons flap their wings against the sun-drenched sky. Even reluctant bird-watchers will find something to watch and marvel at within the park. Other large animals are elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos and antelopes. Have lunch at a picnic site and afterwards, in the afternoon continue with a short drive to Kirurumu Safari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serena Manyara - Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serena Manyara - Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, we'll depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. We'll stop at the Loduare gate entrance to the Ngorongoro and continue for a brief stop at the crater viewpoint then proceed to the Naabi hill gate for lunch and paperwork. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local Maasai language, "endless plains". The plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Millions of wildebeests and zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. Serengeti is truly home to the legendary great wildebeest migration. Arrive at the lodge late afternoon for dinner and your overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lahia Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park - Whole Day Exploring What the Endless Plains has to Offer
Serengeti National Park - Whole Day Exploring What the Endless Plains has to Offer
This is a full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. Every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings, including for game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive. Alternatively, you could do a full day game drive with a picnic lunch. On this day you have an option to make the most of your time at Serengeti by adding a sunrise hot air balloon ride to your vacation (extra cost), which lets you view the plains and wildlife from a perspective many never experience. In the late afternoon, drive back to the camp for dinner and your overnight. It’s not easy to spot hyenas during the day as they’re most active at night. But if you listen closely after dark—or really at all—you’ll likely hear their eerie cries in the distance.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Lahia Tented Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. We'll have a morning game drive and leave for the Naabi hill gate. Have lunch at the gate and then proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102sq miles and has 2,000ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark. It inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations on the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World. The lodge is located at the rim of the crater (2100m) with a stunning view of the crater. Your overnight is at Serena Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater - Ang'ata Camp inside Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater - Ang'ata Camp inside Tarangire National Park
On this day, we'll start very early. Descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife viewing in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth Wonder of the World', the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! It's one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, the park is home to the entirety of the Big Five. It is also a particularly good place to see lions and Cape buffalo all year round. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. After lunch, ascend the crater and start to drive to Ang'ata Camp with a few stops for dinner and your overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Tarangire Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, we'll drive to Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families which can often be seen congregating by the river. Tarangire has many massive baobab trees and the grassland, swamps and floodplains found here are home to big cats, giraffes, baboons and hippos, plus many more species. Tree-climbing lions and rock pythons are other local specialities. We'll have lunch at the picnic site then in the afternoon, we will drive back to the lodge where we take the opportunity to relax and enjoy dinner. Night game drives are at an extra cost.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Maramboi Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Tarangire - Arusha
Tarangire - Arusha
After breakfast, we will start to drive towards Arusha. We will have short breaks on the way. You can discuss with your driver guide and if you have a free afternoon, you might choose to do a town tour or visit a local market.
After lunch you will start heading to the Airport for your departure flight.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
